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Five Hurt In Crash

Five people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a collision involving three vehicles on Kingaroy-Cooyar Road between Tarong and Maidenwell on Monday evening.

Work Starts On $38m Upgrade

Preliminary work has begun on a $13 million upgrade by Powerlink of the 38-year-old Tarong Substation.

Coal Sparks Fire Alert

Smouldering coal sparked a fire alert at Tarong Power Station on Wednesday morning.

‘Economic Boost’ From Shutdown

The $29.9 million overhaul of Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station currently under way will provide an economic boost to the local region, Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said on Thursday.

Apprenticeships … Apply Now!

It’s that time of the year … Stanwell, Ergon and Energex are inviting applications for apprenticeships and traineeships at these government-owned enterprises.

$353m Upgrade Planned At Tarong

Stanwell Corporation is now officially “investigating options” in regards to the construction of a new fly ash plant at Tarong Power Station.

New Faces Join Tarong Team

Stanwell had some good news and some bad news at its community update held at Tarong Power Station on Wednesday morning.

New Recruits Start At Stanwell

Seven South Burnett locals are honing their skills as apprentices and trainees after joining the Tarong Power Stations team recently.

Thieves Target Power Station

Thieves have stolen a large quantity of copper wire from the Tarong Power Station complex.

Three-Year Warning Before Axe Falls

South Burnett residents will get at least three years’ warning of any planned closure of Tarong or Tarong North power stations.

Contractors involved in the current shut-down work being carried at Tarong Power Station are conducting a series of rolling stopworks as part of prolonged negotiations over a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

Shutdown Boost For Economy

The $35 million maintenance works currently under way at Tarong Power Station will provide a boost to the South Burnett economy, Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham told State Parliament on Thursday.

MP Calls For Tarong Extension

Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for the life of Tarong Power Station to be extended beyond its projected closure date in 2030

More Power, More Emissions

Emissions from Tarong Power Station have increased over the past five years because the station has been generating more electricity …

Calling All Ex-Tarong Workers …

Do you recognise these blokes? If so, you’ve probably worked at Tarong Power Station at some time over the past 40 or so years.

LNP & ALP Both Saying<br> They Won’t Close Tarong

LNP & ALP Both Saying
They Won’t Close Tarong

MP Deb Frecklington has defended a report which warned Tarong Power Station could close in 2018-19

Stanwell Wins Safety Award

Tarong Power Station has won a major award at the 2017 WorkCover Queensland awards, announced on Wednesday morning.

‘No Effect On Power Stations’

The re-starting of the mothballed Swanbank E Power Station near Ipswich is not expected to have any effect on Stanwell’s activities at Tarong and Tarong North.

$108m For Region From State Budget

The State Government will spend more than $108 million in the South Burnett and nearby areas over the coming year, according to the 2017-2018 State Budget handed down on Tuesday.

Man Hurt In Crash

A man was taken to Kingaroy Hospital for assessment on Wednesday morning after two vehicles collided on the Nanango-Tarong Road.

Heatwave Tests Qld Power Stations

In February this year, Queenslanders dodged a bullet … just … and the power generating units at Tarong played a big role in that lucky escape.

Stanwell ‘May Write Off Debt’

Coal Reuse allegedly owed Stanwell Corporation – operators of the Tarong North and Tarong power stations – just over $251,000 at the time it went into liquidation last year.

Stanwell Won’t Pay Coal Reuse Debts

Stanwell Corporation says it is “not appropriate” for the government-owned corporation to reimburse local businesses left out-of-pocket by the collapse of fly ash haulage company Coal Reuse.

$50m Facelift For Dam

Boondooma Dam is about to get a $50 million facelift, courtesy of the State Government.