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Media releases issued in the past 12 months are available here.
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* Ministerial media statements
Queensland locking in more domestic gas*
10 May 2021
Queensland-based energy company Comet Ridge has been given the green light for a new Bowen Basin based project.
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.
Queensland gas exploration ramping up
22 September 2020
Gas exploration in Queensland is ramping up again with four companies selected to explore more than 3000 square kilometres in the Bowen and Surat basins between Blackwater and Wandoan.
Job-creating mine reforms take effect
07 September 2020
New mining reforms that will give old mines another shot at life, encourage new mines to be built and toughen financial checks and balances on mining lease holders take effect today.
Land transfer offers jobs, tourism and cultural opportunities for Traditional Owners
29 July 2020
A new Aboriginal economic and cultural base is set to be developed in the heart of Queensland’s Wangetti coast following the official transfer of land back into the hands of Traditional Owners today.
Explorers on the hunt for renewable energy and technology minerals
28 July 2020
$3.96 million has been awarded to 25 mineral exploration projects to seek out the minerals needed for advanced electronics and renewable technologies from regions right across the state.
More relief supports farmers’ drought recovery
29 June 2020
Thousands of drought-affected Queensland farmers will get more relief from state fees and land rents.
Last reviewed 14 May 2021
