Mining’s real life succession drama yet to play out
The breakdown of a marriage is a deeply private matter, but in the case of the billionaire Forrest family it can have big public implications.
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‘Tidal wave of suffering’: Outgoing mine chief warns 60,000 jobs at risk
He may be retiring as the face of Queensland’s billion-dollar resources sector but Ian Macfarlane’s advocacy is far from over – especially when it comes to coal royalties and the threat to mining towns.
World-first hydrogen pilot worth $100M+ gets go ahead in Qld
Resources giant Rio Tinto will trial world-first hydrogen technology, tipped to reduce emissions equivalent to taking more than 100,000 cars off the road, in the gas heartland of Gladstone. DETAILS.
‘Cough in the morning’: Lung disease cases skyrocket as 150,000 workers tested
A former miner of 50 years suffering from silicosis is urging comrades to get checked as the number of Mine Dust Lung Disease cases surge across Queensland.
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Coal royalties to fall by 53 per cent this financial year
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Mining, agriculture buffered ‘worst of COVID-19 downturn’
Treasurer Cameron Dick has revealed the key projects for Mackay Whitsunday in the government’s no frills budget.
Villa owners dig in at Clive’s resort as water, power cut
A LATE night police escort, blocked driveways and no power or water.
Sticky track results in personal best times at CQDRA champs
Competitors travelled from Brisbane and around the state for the final round of the CQDRA 2020 championship.
Racers cut personal best times at Benaraby
A sticky track provided perfect traction for racers to cut personal best times at Benaraby dragway on November 28.
Agnes Water man bitten on face by dog
The man in his 30s was taken to Bundaberg hospital.
Partnership major boost for Gladstone’s hydrogen industry
A partnership has been announced between Stanwell and Japanese industrial gases company Iwatani Corporation.
Surf Lakes reveal plans to open to the public
The Capricorn Coast could become a must-visit tourist destination if plans to open Surf Lakes to the public become reality.
PHOTOS: Rosella State School formal
Gladstone’s Rosella State School held their year 12 formal at Harvey Road Tavern on November 27.
Tens of millions worth of CQ coal caught up in China standoff
In October, 407,000 plus tonnes of coal was exported from Gladstone, as 82 ships carrying $1b in coal to China are delayed
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