LATEST 6.30PM: Residents across Queensland have been warned further power outages could be in store Tuesday evening as emergency services remain on scene responding to an explosion and fire at the Callide C Power Station at Biloela.
The Australian Energy Market Operator advised that some customers in Queensland may experience further outages, but essential services such as hospitals, transport networks, ports, airports and other key infrastructure would stay online.
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni thanked Queenslanders for their patience and understanding.
“I’m thankful no one was injured in this incident and we’re working hard to resolve these unprecedented issues as quickly as we can,” the Minister said.
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A long-mooted plan to re-route the Inland Rail to Gladstone has been officially received by Banana Shire Council after a report showed it would be at least $3 billion cheaper than sending it to Brisbane.
Council CEO Tom Upton said the Toowoomba to Gladstone option would provide greater opportunity for expansion in the future, compared to Brisbane.
This is according to an AEC report released earlier this year.
âOur role here was to demonstrate feasibility of the option and weâve got to a stage where weâre confident thatâs the case,â Mr Upton said in the ordinary council meeting on April 28.