Billionaire wins fight with govt over mining town
The Queensland government has walked back a big demand to a major coal company in a bid to give a ‘long term’ future to a mining town.
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Mining town rocked by man’s ‘sudden death’
The sudden death of a man in his 30s has sent a mine village in Queensland into shock.
Discrimination complaint made by council CEO before resignation
A discrimination complaint was made to the mayor before the council CEO resigned, but the mayor said there were no acrimonious circumstances behind his exit.
Why power prices could surge by 60 per cent
New modelling predicts Queenslanders will pay a significantly higher cost for electricity by 2035 without a replacement for a scrapped major project.
Porters throw final party at historic home
An almost 96-year-old woman celebrated her birthday early at her favourite store as the Porter family said goodbye to their Brisbane St home. GALLERY.
Mackay council CEO resigns after meeting allegations
Less than a week after going on leave following allegations councillors discussed his future in an off-site meeting, Mackay council CEO Scott Owen has resigned.
State government hands power to council for mining region
Development rules put in place during the mining boom when homes were renting for as much as $2000 a week have been lifted in a win for a regional Qld council.
CEO on leave, mayor warns councillors after off-site meeting
Mackay council’s CEO is on leave after a group of councillors allegedly had an off-site meeting at George Christensen’s home where his future was discussed.
MP insists local promises ‘iron-clad’ as 100-day-mark hits
Whitsunday MP Amanda Camm now has a ministry with big responsibilities — but when will Mackay-Bucasia Rd, Shute Harbour, and more be funded?
Plibersek’s office to ‘consider’ letter claiming mine risks koala future
Koalas and greater gliders are claimed to be at risk from Qld’s newest coal mine in new drone footage, as an environmental group urgently calls on the federal government to add more protections.
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