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Queensland’s North West Minerals Province get Dutch showcase*
05 July 2021
Queensland’s North West Minerals Province has been on show to international investors as part of a special presentation.
Rent reprieve for flood-impacted primary producers in Goondiwindi*
01 July 2021
Primary producers in Goondiwindi impacted by a severe rainfall event in early 2021 receive a land rent reprieve.
Rent reprieve boosts drought assistance for primary producers in Queensland*
30 June 2021
Drought assistance is being rolled out with more than 8,000 Queensland state land lessees set to receive a 12 month land rent reprieve.
Queensland company exporting local resources innovation to South America*
28 June 2021
A home-grown Queensland business is manufacturing machines that are making mining cleaner and greener, while saving water in the process.
Exploration remains a key focus in 2021-22 Queensland Budget*
25 June 2021
Nearly $5 million in investment will strengthen a booming exploration sector in Queensland.
New study to unlock potential of Bowen Basin*
23 June 2021
Planning for a gas pipeline that could unlock the Bowen Basin is underway.
Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan to set strong vision*
29 April 2021
More growth, jobs and investment in our state’s coal, minerals and gas industries will be a key focus of an industry-wide blueprint being developed.
Decades of data changing exploration*
22 April 2021
Decades of Queensland’s exploration data now available to all explorers is expected to encourage the resources sector to grow in the future.
Queensland explorers invited to stake their claim in $2.5 million*
21 April 2021
Queensland’s mineral explorers are being invited to stake their claim in $2.5 million worth of grants.
Queensland’s silica sand meeting world-wide demand*
13 April 2021
A Far North silica sand mine at Cape Flattery is leading the way when it comes to indigenous employment.
Rent reprieve for cyclone-impacted primary producers in North Queensland*
05 April 2021
Primary producers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Niran will receive a land rent reprieve as part of the Queensland Government’s disaster assistance
Queensland farmers get another tool to help fight the effects of drought*
01 April 2021
Queensland farmers and dam owners have another tool to their belt to help combat the devastating effects of drought.
Confidence in rural land values continues
31 March 2021
Landowners in 25 Queensland local government areas can access their new land valuations from today.
New chapter starts for Gulngay People in Far North Queensland*
26 March 2021
The traditional custodians of more than 70 hectares of land located in Tully and Hull heads had their ancient rights formally recognised today.
South West Queensland training program leads to more local gas sector jobs*
26 March 2021
Thirteen trainees and apprentices from the Western Downs will kick off their careers within Queensland’s gas sector as part of a successful program
New skills for Queensland students*
19 March 2021
A Townsville mining workshop is showcasing the benefits of a career in mining for regional students.
Central Queensland mine reaches rehabilitation milestone*
15 March 2021
A former open cut mine in Central Queensland has been transformed into natural and productive land thanks to an impressive rehabilitation program.
Queensland's North West Minerals Province attracts global attention*
25 February 2021
Queensland’s North West Minerals Province is attracting global attention thanks to a series of international engagement sessions.
First time gas explorer gets green light in world class Bowen and Surat Basins
03 February 2021
A Queensland-based company has been given the green light to explore for gas on prospective land in the world class Bowen and Surat basins.
25 local government areas to receive new land valuations in 2021
22 December 2020
Landowners in 25 Queensland local government areas (LGAs) will receive new land valuations in March 2021.
COVID relief extends for explorers
06 October 2020
Queensland’s explorers have another six months rent-free (March 31, 2021) to keep them on the hunt for the next round of resources projects and jobs.
Racist name removed from Rockhampton creek with overwhelming community support
02 October 2020
The Darumbal people have today welcomed a Rockhampton creek being stripped of its racist name, with the 22km watercourse to now be known by the traditional word Dundula meaning gum tree.
$14 million land rent relief for farmers, businesses and clubs
01 October 2020
Almost 6000 farmers, businesses, and community and sports clubs, doing it tough won’t have to pay state land rent until 2021 under an additional $14.1 million in COVID relief.
New mine to bring 1000 CQ jobs
29 September 2020
The $1 billion Olive Downs coal mine in central Queensland which will create 1000 local jobs has been given final approvals, allowing construction of the mine to begin.
Land rent relief protects tourism industry
25 September 2020
Tourism resorts, hospitality providers and attractions from Mount Isa to the Gold Coast will share $2.55 million worth of land rent in ongoing COVID relief.
Last reviewed 26 July 2021
