Major power station evacuated, generators offline after ‘fault’
Major power station evacuated, generators offline after ‘fault’
3 months ago
couriermailTaylah Fellows
There's been a setback to a Callide Power Station generator coming back online after an explosion. Cracks and deterioration have been discovered inside critical high-pressure steam piping. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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There's been a setback to a Callide Power Station generator coming back online after an explosion. Cracks and deterioration have been discovered inside critical high-pressure steam piping. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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Downer contractor workers at the Callide Power Station walked off the job this morning, demanding a pay rise from their employer. They say they're worried for their safety, after the plant's systems went offline in November due to multiple equipment failures. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/central-queensland #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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Downer contractor workers at the Callide Power Station walked off the job this morning, demanding a pay rise from their employer. They say they're worried for their safety, after the plant's systems went offline in November due to multiple equipment failures. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/central-queensland #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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Callide power station workers strike as negotiations for new enterprise agreement drag on - The Queensland Briefing
Callide power station workers strike as negotiations for new enterprise agreement drag on - The Queensland Briefing
Jun 26, 2024
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A damming report has revealed the truth behind a costly explosion at Callide Power Station earlier this year. Findings exposed safety inadequacies, design flaws, poor planning and training, and staff shortages. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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A damming report has revealed the truth behind a costly explosion at Callide Power Station earlier this year. Findings exposed safety inadequacies, design flaws, poor planning and training, and staff shortages. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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Another outage has hit Central Queensland's troubled Callide power station. The B1 unit is set to be offline for a total of five days, but CS Energy insists it's not impacting energy supply. 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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Another outage has hit Central Queensland's troubled Callide power station. The B1 unit is set to be offline for a total of five days, but CS Energy insists it's not impacting energy supply. 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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There are calls for a thorough investigation into the critical failure of the Callide Power Station. The energy minister calls it "unfortunate" but says there isn't a looming energy crisis. However, industry experts are raising concerns. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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There are calls for a thorough investigation into the critical failure of the Callide Power Station. The energy minister calls it "unfortunate" but says there isn't a looming energy crisis. However, industry experts are raising concerns. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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The Federal Court has ordered a new investigation into catastrophic failures at the Callide Power Station. The explosion in 2021 left nearly half a million people without power. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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Callide Power Station has been isolated following a fire that had broken out in one of the turbine halls. The incident is believed to be linked to the widespread outages across the state. Authorities are urging the community to stay clear of the area. 7NEWS at 6pm. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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Callide C Power Station is undergoing a major $80 million overhaul following a serious boiler explosion earlier this year. The work aims to get the unit safely back online and restore reliable electricity for Central Queensland. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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The operator of the Callide Power Station has committed to replace the damaged generator that failed last week, knocking out power to more than 400,000 Queensland homes and businesses. Work on the Number 4 unit is expected to take 12 months and cost hundreds of millions of dollars. 7NEWS at 6pm. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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CS Energy releases report into Callide Power Station explosion
Feb 13, 2024
ABC NewsJasmine Hines
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Nationals MP Keith Pitt says there is guaranteed certainty for another skyrocket in energy prices amid delays with Queensland’s Callide Power Station repairs. Watch the full episode at www.skynews.com.au/flash | Sky News Australia
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The malfunction at one of Queensland's biggest power stations has gone from bad to worse, with the Callide generator going completely offline. The drama began with a cooling tower collapse on Monday, but the operator and the premier are confident there won't be blackouts. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #qldpol #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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A subcontractor has been injured at the Callide Power Station on Friday night. He's receiving treatments for burns to his feet. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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Parts of Queensland from Mackay to the Gold Coast were plunged into darkness this afternoon, after an explosion and fire at the Callide power station, near Biloela. At least half a million Energex customers lost power in the blast, which is being investigated. 7NEWS at 6pm. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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There's been another delay to switching the C3 Unit at Callide Power Station back on, with new issues found during inspections. Engineers say it's unrelated to last month's explosion but repairs are critical before the unit returns to service. 7NEWS at 6pm. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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The state government insists there is sufficient power for Queensland despite the partial collapse of a cooling tower at the troubled Callide power station. No one was injured when it came crashing down on Monday, the second major malfunction in 18 months. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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Major repair work on the trouble-prone Callide power station has been delayed yet again, putting more pressure on power prices in Queensland. The government admits it's frustrated, but insists it is bringing bills down with cost of living rebates. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #qldpol #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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The Callide Power Station is expected to be shut down until at least the end of next week. Turbines at the Central Queensland plant will remain off while investigators determine what caused one of them to explode on Tuesday, leading to widespread power outages. 7NEWS at 6pm. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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Callide Power Station goes offline after cooling tower collapses | 7NEWS - The Global Herald
Nov 4, 2022
theglobalherald.com
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Callide Power Station operator CS Energy admits explosion was not properly reported
Apr 16, 2025
ABC Newsstate political reporter Alex Brewster
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There's been another blast at the troubled Callide Power Station ripping away internal walls and insulation. The coal-fired plant in Central Queensland supplies one quarter of the State's electricity needs. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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The Mining and Energy Union has revealed another malfunction at the troubled Callide Power Station yesterday, two days after a dramatic wall collapse and flooding at the plant. Union spokesman Shane Brunker told 7NEWS if the situation hadn't been contained it could have been catastrophic. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/central-queensland #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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More than fifty contractors gathered outside the Callide Power Station today, chanting for better pay and working conditions. AMWU Organiser Phil Golby says employees need a pay increase that recognises their specialist skillsets. "The workers are really frustrated, the workers need action - they need to get their wages up." Full story on 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/central-queensland #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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CS Energy has announced the return of its C4 generator at Callide Power Station will be pushed back until July next year. The Deputy Premier says it's 'disappointing' given it's been two years since the unit caught fire and exploded. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/central-queensland #qldpol #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland
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One year on from Callide Power Station fire, answers are still being sought
May 25, 2022
ABC NewsTobi Loftus
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A Central Queensland power station is tonight the centre of a major investigation, after a fire triggered our state's worst blackout in decades. The catastrophic failure left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity. 7NEWS at 6pm. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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Callide Power Station explosion cost Queensland taxpayers nearly $50 million
Jul 30, 2024
9NEWS
Callide Power Station to rebuild after explosion
Jun 1, 2021
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