Coffs Coast Advocate

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

MYSTERY CHOPPER: An Energex chopper is taking aerial photos of Bribie Island today.

Hundreds lose power after truck brings down powerlines

Energex crews are working to restore power to more than 300 properties after an earlier incident.

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29th Jan. 2019 4:01 PM

OUTAGE: More than 300 customers are affected by a power outage after a truck brought down powerlines in Glenore Grove earlier today.

Powerlines down in Bundamba

Traffic is being directed away from fallen powerlines in Bundamba after a traffic crash this morning.

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24th Jan. 2019 11:01 AM

Major powerline works due on 300km transmission line

The Calvale Substation near Biloela is a vital hub in the high-voltage network. It transports power from Callide Power...

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10th Jan. 2019 5:01 AM

Helicopter patrols are sometimes used to help Powerlink Queensland maintain the safety of its electricity network.

JAIL POWER: Solar snubbed for high voltage powerlines

'FOR a total of about $20 million they could have a state-of-the-art renewable energy site delivered quickly by local...

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29th Dec. 2018 12:12 AM

SKY IS THE LIMIT: Artist impression of Clarence Correctional Centre, which one nearby resident believes will have sufficient roof coverage to power the facility with solar panels.

Power interruptions possible for Mackay

Mackay residents are being urged to heed warnings and prepare for power interruptions when tropical cyclone Owen passes...

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13th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM

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