Thousands in south-east Qld without power after attempted copper theft

An attempted theft of copper cables at a substation in south-east Queensland has left approximately 13,000 residents without power overnight. Energex reports that someone broke into the substation's cable pit and tried to cut through an 11,000-volt cable, causing the widespread outage. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of copper theft, which not only disrupts essential services but also poses significant safety risks. The power company is likely to face challenges in restoring electricity and investigating the security breach.