‘Climate wars are over’: Combet’s new green battle
The former Labor minister is returning to Canberra again, this time with a new brief – part troubleshooter and part catalyst for billions in green investment.
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Changes to NBN home devices to meet huge green targets
NBN boss Stephen Rue wants all its energy consumption to come from renewable sources in just over two years, and the black box in 10m homes holds the key.
Not ‘equitable’: Mining boss slams Dick’s royalty money gush
Cameron Dick’s big royalties-fuelled spend in the regions has not mollified the pugnacious former resources minister as he warns of dark times for Queensland 10 years from now.
Big super to grow even bigger on advice shake-up
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones is moving cautiously with financial advice to remain out of reach for many.
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Toxic chemicals found near Callide power station
CS Energy released testing results this week and Banana Shire Council is testing drinking water supplies.
CQ’s $37M beef project on track to be operating mid-year
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility has started handing over the $24M committed to the project.
T-bone crash blocks West Gladstone street
Police said a third vehicle, possibly a white utility, may be involved and has left the scene.
How not-for-profits can apply for $8M in grants
The grants are part of the Queensland Government’s Unite and Recover Economic Recovery Plan.
Schoolboy taken to hospital after woodwork arm laceration
Paramedics were called to the Gladstone school after reports a student had suffered a laceration to the arm.
Tough new laws to target CQ’s repeat youth offenders
GPS tracking, parents to police their child obeying bail, and stricter bail conditions among reforms.
EXPLAINED: Vaccine rollout to begin in CQ this month
Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry says people should seek information from government sources.
Update for ship stuck off China after sailing from Hay Point
A ‘humanitarian crisis’ has been avoided after months of repeated appeals.
1 in 3 teens contacted by online predators
How you can regulate your children’s online use to prevent exposure to online predators.
Paramedics called to Boyne Island motor scooter crash
Reports from the scene were a 31-year-old man fell from a motorised scooter.
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