‘Normal operational processes’: Why BMA mine blast was set back
A mining giant has hit out against claims two workers were stood down for engaging in inappropriate conduct after a delayed blast at one of its Bowen Basin mines.
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Investors’ battle of the acronyms: ETFs versus NFTs
Exchange traded funds and non-fungible both have confusing names and deliver valuable money lessons, but their future paths look different.
The ASX sectors likely to shine before Christmas
Shares have slumped in a traditionally weak month for markets, and analysts say some sectors are poised to profit more.
New dual-cab ute is the most comfortable on the market
The joint development effort with Ford has enabled Volkswagen to deliver a new leading contender in the super popular dual-cab ute market.
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New life for mining truck tyres and conveyor belts
Five Central Queensland mines will supply up to 8000 tonnes of mining truck tyres and conveyor belts a year to a company that can process rubber for a new purpose.
WATCH: Spectacular explosion at new Bowen Basin mine
A four-month turnaround between acquiring and detonating has finished, with the explosion at the Bowen Basin mine a great spectacle. Watch the footage here.
Coal-country mayor ‘left out of net zero talks’
She represents the region reliant on the coal industry but says she has been locked out of discussions on reducing emissions. Anne Baker plans to take her case national.
Top green stocks that can help grow your wealth
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Superannuation is a game of life you can win
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Large SUV which is one of the best choices for families
New 2021 Toyota Kluger model brings extra style and space within a family-focused SUV.
Christensen: ‘Too much doomsday material pumped into people’
The renegade Dawson MP will fight against his own party’s net zero target that he says will kill the coal industry and destroy more than 653,000 jobs.
Should Whitsunday have its own dedicated ‘party zone’?
Debates over short term accommodation in Whitsunday’s residential areas have raised the possibility of a dedicated ‘party zone’ where holiday-makers can be as loud as they like. VOTE IN OUR POLL
First look at plans for new Bowen KFC restaurant
The community has been crying out for years for the Colonel to come to Bowen – now it looks like their fried-chicken dreams could be coming true. See the plans.
New plan unveiled for tropical island tourism mecca
A new fishing jetty in a central location is one of the major projects included in a new plan to boost business and liveability in Airlie Beach and surrounds. Find out what else is in the plan.
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