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Boaties urged to be aware of powerlines and underwater cables
8 January 2020
Energex and the Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) have joined forces urging boaties to be aware of overhead powerlines and submarine power cables crossing Queensland’s waterways. Read more...
Energex crews on duty so Queenslanders can relax over Christmas
20 December 2019
While many Queenslanders will take a break over the festive season, Energex will have teams working around the clock to monitor the electricity network, keep the lights on, take fault calls and respond to emergency outages. Read more...
Stay electrically safe installing Christmas lights this weekend
28 November 2019
It’s this time of year the community channels its inner Clark Griswold and begins the ritual of setting up Christmas lights and other powered decorations in and around their home. Read more...
Buy Christmas lights, not safety risks
8 November 2019
With plenty of Christmas lights and other powered decorations already making their way into stores and online Energex is urging people to be careful what they’re buying doesn’t end up being an electrical or fire hazard. Read more...
Powerline down safety campaign designed to save lives
17 October 2019
Last summer in NSW a person lost their life after touching a live powerline hidden among fallen tree branches brought down by a severe storm. Read more...
Veloway 1 bikeway closure for Energex network maintenance
26 September 2019
Energex will soon commence urgent underground network maintenance on the city's power grid that runs along the Veloway 1 bikeway. Read more...
Energex and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services urge extra caution when backburning near power assets
5 August 2019
Energex and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are urging property owners to take extra precautions while conducting controlled burns near the electricity network. Read more...
It’s time to sign up for Safety Heroes
5 June 2019
Energex is encouraging Queensland primary schools to register for the 2019 Safety Heroes program, which teaches students all about electricity. Read more...
Don’t risk fire or electric shocks when heating your home this winter
3 June 2019
Heating appliances are fantastic for keeping warm during the cooler months, but damage and their misuse can also cause serious safety risks warns Energex. Read more...
Don’t pay for power you’re not using this Easter and beyond
18 April 2019
Holidaying over Easter can cost a small fortune so what’s the point in paying for electricity you’re not using while you’re away from home? Read more...