Unions Fear Job Losses,
Higher Electricity Bills

Unions Fear Job Losses,<br> Higher Electricity Bills

The union movement has reacted angrily to today’s State Government announcement that it will “investigate” selling off Stanwell Corporation, CS Energy, QIC, the Port of Gladstone and the Port of Townsville.

New Faces At Tarong

New Faces At Tarong

The electricity market mightn’t be the strongest at the moment but that hasn’t stopped Tarong Power Station continuing to plan for the future, with five new apprentices and one trainee starting work this week.

Calling Ex-Meandu Workers

Calling Ex-Meandu Workers

Have you worked at Meandu Mine over the past 30 years? For Rio Tinto, Thiess or Downer EDI Mining?

Workers Slept At Power Station

Workers Slept At Power Station

Tarong Power Station site manager Dennis Franklin is full of praise for his employees during the floods crisis.

It’s Not All Gloom And Doom

It’s Not All Gloom And Doom

One of Queensland’s most senior public servants, Under Treasurer Helen Gluer, visited Kingaroy today at the invitation of local MP Deb Frecklington to brief local businesspeople and community groups on the State’s finances.

Workers To Rally Against Job Cuts

Unions are organising a community rally to be held in Kingaroy next week in support of workers at the Tarong Power Station.

‘Real Agenda’ Behind Job Losses: Union

The Electrical Trades Union says the “real agenda” behind recent job losses at Stanwell has been exposed: sack the permanent workforce and replace it with contractors.

State Won’t Step In To Save Jobs

The State Government will not intervene in the axing of jobs at Tarong Power Station and Meandu Mine.

Union Shock As Jobs Axed At Tarong

Union Shock As Jobs Axed At Tarong

The Electrical Trades Union has reacted with anger to the announcement that two of the four generating units at Tarong Power Station are to be mothballed

$1.5m Economic Boost

Accommodation will be in short supply from Friday onwards when the overhaul of Unit 1 at the Tarong Power Station begins.

$1m Boost From Shutdown

$1m Boost From Shutdown

An overhaul of Unit 1 at Tarong Power Station – due to begin on October 5 – will inject more than $1 million into the local economy.

Tarong Fire Under Control

Tarong Fire Under Control

Urban and rural fire crews worked to contain a vegetation fire in bushland near the Tarong Power stations on Friday.

Thiess Safety Pays Off For Ambulance

Thiess Safety Pays Off For Ambulance

An outstanding safety record achieved by the Thiess team at Tarong’s Meandu Mine has resulted in an unexpected windfall for the local Kingaroy Ambulance.

Congratulations Ben!

Congratulations Ben!

Tarong Power Station employee Ben Worbs, from Nanango, has received State-wide recognition for his leadership and commitment to his job.

$8000 For Cancer Research

$8000 For Cancer Research

Stanwell will match dollar-for-dollar Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraising at Tarong

$26m Channel To Protect Dam

$26m Channel To Protect Dam

Construction of a $26 million diversionary channel to protect the Tarong power stations’ ash dam from flood damage is expected to begin in either April or May next year.

South Burnett Gets $1.5m Boost
From Tarong Power Station Overhauls

South Burnett Gets $1.5m Boost<BR> From Tarong Power Station Overhauls

Tarong Power Station will inject nearly $1.5 million into the South Burnett community during two overhauls this year. The first started last Friday, and the next is scheduled for October.

Power Station Guaranteed To 2030 … At Least

Power Station Guaranteed To 2030 … At Least

Continued upgrades and maintenance programs at Tarong Power Station are ensuring the ongoing, reliable operation of the power station past its design life.