FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Mick de brenni | History Defined

Minister 'unaware' of risk before power plant explosion

Queensland's energy minister has testified in court that power plant executives did not tell him about risks of serious incidents before an explosion.

AAP · Oct 3, 2024

Queensland energy minister tells court he was not made aware of Callide safety concerns before explosion

Mick de Brenni fronts a federal court hearing on the power station on day three of the state election campaign

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024

'Unacceptable' injury raises power plant safety issues

The chief executive of a Queensland power plant still recovering from a catastrophic explosion says a worker being injured on site is "unacceptable".

AAP · Jul 30, 2024

From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy

Manufacturer Orrcon Steel has joined forces with a global energy firm to supply torque tubes made from 100 per cent Australian steel for solar panel tracking.

AAP · Mar 14, 2024

Queensland identifies ‘renewable energy zones’ as part of $62bn ‘super grid’ plan

Exclusive: Plans for transition to renewables include establishing local consultation groups and expert panels across 12 state-wide zones

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023

Hydrogen-powered trucks primed to roll out in Australia

The first prime-mover powered by hydrogen will hit Australian roads within months after PepsiCo revealed plans to trial the vehicle technology in Queensland.

AAP · Jun 28, 2023

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench

After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

How will Queenslanders be impacted by the surge in electricity prices?

Grocery store operator Jane Yap says she's paying 40 per cent more for electricity compared with the same time last year. Now, bills are expected to increase yet again.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

Queensland reveals plans to power electric car trend

More Australian petrol stations will be turned into electric vehicle recharging hubs as Ampol ramps up its local rollout and EV numbers double.

AAP · Feb 16, 2023

Queensland set to swelter through three-day severe heatwave thanks to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle

Temperatures are set to hit 10C above average across southern Queensland this weekend with Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle bringing three days of heatwave conditions.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023