Coffs Coast Advocate

Why there will soon be more helicopters in our skies

There is an increase in activity expected across Alligator Creek, Bowen, Coppabella, Hay Point and Moranbah.

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12th Jan. 2021 11:01 AM

Helicopter inspections across Central Queensland over the coming months will help Powerlink Queensland maintain the reliability and safety of its electricity transmission network. Picture: supplied

LOOK UP AND LIVE: New app to keep safe around powerlines

Here’s how you can keep safe around powerlines while looking down, and up!

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25th Sept. 2020 10:09 AM

Look Up And Live website image shows the electricity network around Grafton

Branch causes live powerline to fall on street

Ergon are working to fix the fault

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11th March 2020 5:03 PM

Powerline down in Hardy Ave, Park Avenue, on Wednesday afternoon.

Crew dispatched to downed powerline at Elliott Heads

CREWS are working to repair a downed powerline at Elliott Heads.

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05th Dec. 2019 7:12 AM

Generic photograph of powerlines, and street lights near Brisbane, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Households will pay significantly more for their power when a proposed Emissions Trading Scheme is introduced. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING

Power outage after truck crashes into pole

More than 800 homes are without power after a truck crashed into a power pole this morning

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02nd Dec. 2019 9:12 AM

POWER OUT: More than 800 homes could be without power for “hours”.

Remember powerline safety this storm season

Energex is urging residents to be aware of possible fallen powerlines during storm season as it could ‘save your life’.

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18th Oct. 2019 11:10 AM

SAFETY: Energex are reminding residents of the dangers of fallen powerlines. Photo: ERIK WILLIAMSON

Power down as outages continue

KEEP clear of downed power lines as winds cause outages,

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23rd Feb. 2019 11:02 AM

STAY SAFE: Essential Energy crews are repairing damage to powerlines caused by winds coming from Cyclone Oma and ask everyone to stay clear of downed lines.

Cyclone Oma leaves hundreds without power

Hundreds of homes are without power as strong winds and wild weather from Cyclone Oma have lashed the Gold Coast. Have you...

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22nd Feb. 2019 8:02 AM

Cyclone Oma weakened to a Category One storm last night but would re-intensify today to Category Two while staying well offshore through the weekend. The system would still continue to create hazardous conditions and abnormally high tides on the Sunshine Coast over the next few days.

More frustration with closed Bundamba road

Frustration with Ipswich City Council's decision to close off a Bundamba road have risen again.

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05th Feb. 2019 12:02 AM

FRUSTRATION: Fallen powerlines in the area two weeks ago "exasperated” the issue for residents unable to access River Rd.

Low-flying choppers over Ipswich from today

At times the helicopters will need to fly at relatively low altitudes and may also need to turn widely or cross...

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04th Feb. 2019 10:02 AM

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