Outback residents in the dark without permanent Ergon staffer
Boulia, an outback town in Queensland, faced persistent power outages for weeks as it has been without a permanent electrician for 18 months. Local businesses report sales losses due to blackouts lasting up to 14 hours, severely impacting operations. The town's Camel Races festival is approaching, prompting Ergon Energy to deploy temporary staff to address the issue.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 23:38 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 23:50 UTC
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