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Celebrating our scholarship winner: Rebecca Gilchrist

We are thrilled to announce that Rebecca Gilchrist is the recipient of our first Rural Women’s Day Scholarship supported by Squadron Energy. Rebecca, a clinical psychologist, will be attending the Farming Forever National Summit in Canberra in September, and the Rural Women’s Day weekend in Ballarat in October. Rebecca’s background is as inspiring as her work. She […]

More than $100,000 in community grants from Murra Warra Wind Farm

More than $103,000 in community grants have been awarded to not-for profit and community groups across the Horsham, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh Shires, under the Murra Warra Wind Farm Grants Fund. Seventeen projects were funded through this year’s program, spanning across five categories: Education and Training, Sustainable Environment, Culture, Diversity and Arts, Sport and Recreation and […]

Squadron Energy response to: ‘Overwhelming Opposition to Wind Project’

We appreciate Ade Larson taking the time to share his views on the proposed Pikedale Wind Farm, and acknowledge that he and other members of the community are concerned about the project and its potential impacts. It’s important to clarify that the project is still at an early stage. Squadron is not yet in a […]

Squadron Energy powers First Nations workforce in Wellington with local training program

More First Nations community members are now ready to start work on local renewable energy projects after completing an intensive four-week training program run by Squadron Energy.  Eight students were awarded course certificates last Friday at a small ceremony, with prospective employers in attendance.  Squadron Energy First Nations Engagement Facilitator Justin Toomey-White said this marked […]

Dragons team up with Squadron for Riverina Blitz

The Dragons this week teamed up with Major Partner Squadron Energy to deliver the club’s Best You Can Be Blitz to a host of schools throughout the Riverina. Rising star Ryan Couchman made the overnight trip alongside the Dragons Community Team to deliver the program to six schools whilst also hosting a Come & Try […]

Bookham Wind Farm project update – June 2025

This newsletter provides updates and a summary of activities currently underway. It includes information in response to key issues we’ve heard from the community as part of our ongoing engagement. Read more in the latest project update.

Turondale Tennis Court set for upgrade thanks to Squadron Energy support

The restoration of Turondale’s aging tennis court will start soon thanks to $45,000 of funding from Bathurst Regional Council’s Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) with Squadron Energy, the company behind Crudine Ridge Wind Farm. Upgrades are set to include a new court slab, upgraded net and perimeter fencing. Acting Mayor, Cr Ben Fry, thanked Squadron Energy […]

Dragons to host South West Slopes Come & Try Day

The Dragons will be hosting a League Stars Come and Try Day at Bookham Recreation Ground on Monday, 30 June as a part of the club’s Squadron Riverina Blitz. Register your interest here. Rising star Ryan Couchman will be on hand alongside the Dragons Community Team to help run the clinic which will run from 4:00pm […]

Proposed Ballyrogan Wind Farm seeking community feedback

Squadron Energy is inviting the community to provide feedback on a proposed wind farm located on Eastern Maar Country, around 10km south of Ararat, Victoria. The proposed Ballyrogan Wind Farm is in the initial stage of community consultation and planning and will have up to 164 turbines and a battery energy storage system. Squadron Energy’s […]