Mothballed Units Blamed For Power Hike
The Electrical Trades Union has blamed the State Government – and the decision to mothball two units at Tarong Power Station – for a predicted rise in electricity prices.
Unions Fear Job Losses,
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.
Meeting Says Electricity
Network Should Not Be Sold
A community forum held at Kingaroy’s Senior Citizens Centre last night attracted an audience of about 25 people concerned about the possible privatisation of the State’s electricity industry.
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
Have you worked at Meandu Mine over the past 30 years? For Rio Tinto, Thiess or Downer EDI Mining?
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Tarong Power Station employee Ben Worbs, from Nanango, has received State-wide recognition for his leadership and commitment to his job.
Tarong’s Looking For New Recruits
Tarong Power Station is looking for 10 new apprentices and trainees to join the 25 who are already gaining valuable skills at the power station.
$8000 For Cancer Research
Stanwell will match dollar-for-dollar Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraising at Tarong
$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
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.
