‘Misconceived concerns’: Gold mine given the green light
Gold mining could soon be returning to the Whitsundays after objections to the reopening of a historic mine were dismissed as ‘misconceived’.
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‘Cause chaos’: Why mining giant wants to block new evidence
A land court battle to stop a $1bn mega mine from going forward will next decide on whether a doctor’s evidence can be included.
What’s holding up ‘seven-star’ redo of abandoned island resort
Reasons for the delayed construction of an exclusive Qld Island resort with luxury units and a beach bar can be revealed.
‘Back to square one’: Dad slams safety law change
A Queensland father has slammed changes to workplace safety laws, warning they could unravel the hard-fought accountability measures introduced after his son’s preventable electrocution.
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Whistleblower stoush ends in massive settlement
A Queensland mine operator has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement over the alleged treatment of a former employee who accused the company of falsifying coal quality results.
12 stubbies, jilted ex: 19 Mackay, Whitsunday drink-drivers named
From driving into town for a snack to bogging their car at a country club, here are 19 Mackay and Whitsunday drink-drivers whose actions put the rest of us in danger. See the full list.
‘Completely crushed’: Couple dealt double blow with horror roof fall
A Qld couple has copped a devastating hit after the breadwinner shattered both ankles in a horror work injury — just months after his partner lost most of her vision.
Mine worker dies on site
The resource industry’s health and safety watchdog has given control of a Central Queensland mine site back to the owners following a sudden early-morning death.
Snorkeler flown to hospital from Great Barrier Reef
A man has been flown to hospital after a snorkelling incident on the Great Barrier Reef early today. LATEST.
Why tourist pilot crashed in failed landing
An aviation safety report has ruled what caused an undertrained pilot to crash a Qld tourist plane carrying seven passengers.
‘Families want answers’: New mining coroner must ‘hit the ground running’
A new mine death watchdog based in Mackay will investigate all resource industry-related fatalities after the Queensland sector was plagued with the worst death toll in five years.
300,000 tonnes: Gold, silver, copper discovery to revive abandoned mine
A mining objection hearing deciding whether operations can restart at a historic Qld gold mine with 300,000 tonnes of potential won’t be joined by the objectors.
‘He is free now’: Family mourns beloved father, adventurer
A beloved fisherman and father died after sustaining critical injuries in a crash on the Bruce Highway. Now his family need support to give him a special send off.
40 cabins: Tavern reveals ambitious accommodation plans
A Whitsunday pub has revealed its expansion plans to build 40 subtropical cabins, aiming to attract tourists.
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