Eton Range reconstruction to start
Monies are about to start flowing from a major roadworks on the Peak Downs Highway between Nebo and Mackay. Fulton Hogan has been chosen as
January 15, 2016
Monies are about to start flowing from a major roadworks on the Peak Downs Highway between Nebo and Mackay. Fulton Hogan has been chosen as
Queensland Nickel (QN) will make more than 230 positions redundant at its Yabulu refinery north of Townsville. That’s around a third of its workforce. Both
News of job losses at Queensland Nickel was extremely serious said local Townsville federal member, Herbert MP, Ewen Jones. The managing director of Clive Palmers’s
A gas industry forum is planned for Mount Isa in early 2016 to make the most of local opportunities stemming from an $800 million pipeline project. The Northern
Global logistics operation EMO Trans has homed in on Mount Isa as a go-ahead place to expand its business. Locally based Airside Logistics has been acting as an agency for
Mount Isa has a strong community spirit, according to resident Zyra Knight, with many local groups putting their time and skills into creating events and fundraising for causes within the community.
Wade Remington has fond memories of working on cattle stations in the Mount Isa region as a 20-year-old mechanic. So when he got tired of the
Radio technician Sam Driver was studying engineering in Brisbane before work opportunities drew him to Glencore and north-west Queensland. Mr Driver, 26, grew up in the Blackall area, did well
In part four of this week’s series on why Mount Isa will weather the current downturn and prosper we look at the resilience of the supply
This week is focus on Mount Isa, its strengths and the reasons why it will thrive. Today we look at utilities that will support growth. Mount Isa Mining
This week we are looking into the prospects for Mount Isa minerals province. So far we’ve looked at employment and emerging resource developments. In this instalment we
This week we’re looking into the reasons why the north west minerals provence will weather the downturn and go on to prosper. Today we’re looking
Construction will be a key driver in the future economic development of the north west. The latest Offermans Northern Exposure September quarter report also shows
The North West’s mining industry boasts an estimated residential workforce of about 3500 full-time employees, according to the Queensland Resources Council. And it says the operations employ about 6200 employees and contractors
A new way of teaching hopes to stem the decline in students taking up science, technology, engineering and maths. Of the 36 schools involved in
Thiess has commenced a three year contract to operate QCoal’s Northern Hub mines including Drake and Sonoma near Collinsville. The three-year $250m contract starts today
A Queensland University water engineer has been recognised with a global honour. Chris Hertle is an Adjunct Professor in the Advanced Water Management Centre at UQ and a