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
LNP & ALP Both Saying
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.
‘No Forced Redundancies’
At Tarong Power Stations
Stanwell has released a statement in relation to planned job cuts at Tarong Power Station
MP Fears Power Station May Close
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington challenged the Premier in Parliament on Thursday about redundancies at Tarong Power Station.
Transformer Explodes
Emergency personnel were called to Tarong Power Station on Friday afternoon after reports of a fire.
Downer Extends Meandu Mine Contract
Downer EDI Limited has signed a two-year extension to provide mining services at Meandu Mine
ACCC Seeks Heavier Fine
Against Fly Ash Contractor
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has appealed against the leniency of $17.1 million fine against Cement Australia Pty Ltd and related companies for breaches of the Trade Practices Act.
Tarong Takes Seven Staff Aboard
Seven young people from Kingaroy, Nanango and Blackbutt have begun apprenticeships and traineeships at the Tarong power station.
Union Fears Asset Sales
‘Back On LNP Agenda’
The Electrical Trades Union believes the LNP Opposition has revived plans to privatise Queensland assets, including power stations such as Tarong and Tarong North.
Work To Start On Fly Ash Plant
Work to construct a new multi-million dollar fly ash handling facility at Tarong Power Station is expected to begin soon.
Burn-Off At Tarong
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a planned burn within Tarong State Forest in the Tarong area on Wednesday (July 15), weather permitting.
Mayor Defends Nanango
A report by accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) which claims Nanango has experienced the sharpest drop in economic output of any town or region in Australia has been questioned by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann.
Heat Sparks Record Power Use
Yesterday’s extreme heat set new records in Queensland with demand on the electricity transmission network reaching an all-time high for March.
