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Margie Magnussen, Sheri Kenyon and Kirsty Schumacher (Stanwell); Aunty Patti Bond (Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation) and Aunty Florence Bond; and Penny Sainsbury, Kylie Scotney and Sophie Naughton (Stanwell)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women working in the power industry gathered together for an early International Women’s Day lunch and panel discussions at Kingaroy Town Hall last week.<\/p>\n

The hall was filled for the Power-Up Qld event, which attracted female employees from both government-owned corporations and private businesses as well as local women with an interest in power-related activities and projects in the region.<\/p>\n

There were representatives from Stanwell, Powerlink and Ergon as well as renewable energy companies.<\/p>\n

Discussions touched on women in trades, adapting existing policies and procedures, and leading change.<\/p>\n

There were also small group workshops to explore various topics and encourage networking.<\/p>\n

The day was organised by CS Energy employee Mel Street, co-founder of Power-Up Qld which aims to promote opportunities for women in energy roles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liz Beavis, from Tilt Renewables, was helping to compere.<\/p>\n

A large amount of items was also donated by attendees for the Share The Dignity project. <\/p>\n

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Natalie Spencer, from Golden West Apprenticeships; with Suzanne Mungall, from the South Burnett Sustainable Future Network and Cr Deb Dennien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deputy Mayor Ros Heit with Liz Beavis, from Tilt Renewables, owners of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chahpingah landholders Carolyn and Ken Stone with South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nicole Lashmar and Rebecca McLellan, from Renewable Energy Partners, which is developing the Chahpingah Wind Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Kingaroy Town Hall was filled for the International Women’s Day event (and yes, there were men there, too)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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