LNP in a pickle over backpacker pickers
Members of the second largest farming sector in Queensland have accused the Liberal-National Party of placing them in a ‘swamp’ of uncertainty over moves to
May 17, 2016
Members of the second largest farming sector in Queensland have accused the Liberal-National Party of placing them in a ‘swamp’ of uncertainty over moves to
Oakey Beef Exports aims to start construction by the end of 2016 on a $30 million plant expansion after the State Government approved funds for
The world’s largest private-sector coal company, Peabody Energy Corporation, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States but says its Australian operations are not
An appeal filed this week against the granting of mining leases for Adani’s Carmichael coal project in the Galilee Basin highlights the urgent need for
A $12.6 million project to ensure the stability of the Kuranda Scenic Railway line kicked off today with crews beginning environmental and ecological assessments ahead
A Subcontractors Alliance policy document penned by chairman Les Williams is complete and he is calling on readers to help circulate it to politicians ahead
Subcontractors brought to their knees by developers who went bust without paying their wages will have a clearer picture later this year of changes flagged
An expert in dispute resolution and adjudication believes many subcontractors get caught out because they simply lack the knowledge to deal properly with an issue.
Glencore expects to close its Newlands Northern underground coal mine in Central Queensland by midyear, upon completion of the final longwall panel. The company said
As headlines continue to fly about politician and business heavyweight Clive Palmer’s role in the downfall of Queensland Nickel, a local economist says the Yabulu
Doctors closest to coal miners are to be brought up to speed on black lung disease. The disease fits into the general description of pneumoconiosis and
Workers and businesspeople affected by the Queensland Nickel collapse are expected to join a Townsville meeting today to be chaired by broadcaster Alan Jones. Former
Industry groups across regional Queensland have collaborated to produce a Galilee Basin coal fact sheet, launched at a bumper Bowen Basin Mining Club meeting. The
The recent granting of mining leases means discussions can recommence on prospective people, logistics and mining services hubs for Adani’s $21.7 billion North Queensland projects, a forum heard today.
U&D Coal is poised to begin construction in the second half of this year for its Meteor Downs South open-cut mine in Central Queensland. The
Brookfield Multiplex has started construction on a $1 billion hotel complex on the Gold Coast for the Wanda Ridong Group. Located on Old Burleigh Rd
A dozen regional and rural centres in Queensland have been identified as possible sources of feedstock for a new biofuels plant. Mount Isa, Townsville, Clermont and Roma
There’s been cautious reaction to the announcement that the Queensland government has approved mining leases for Indian investor Adani. https://industryadvocate.com.au/mining-leases-for-adanis-carmichael-mine/ The approvals process for the Carmichael