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NQ mineral promise lures gas pioneer north
08 September 2022
North Queensland’s historic goldfields have lured an Australian-based international oil and gas explorer and investor to the tropics
CQ mine extension shows confidence in state’s resources sector
01 September 2022
More than 700 mining jobs continue to be supported after a Central Queensland steel-making metallurgical coal mine extension was given the green light
Gympie creek officially named after First Nations horseman
25 August 2022
A new creek name will recognise Uncle Jimmy, a local First Nations horseman from Gympie's gold rush days.
Old mine remediation continues to protect river and support regional jobs
18 August 2022
Work is underway on the $2.5 million stage of a Queensland Government project to remediate an old mine and protect the Burnett River catchment.
Kurtjar People’s native title to help enshrine knowledge of elders
26 July 2022
The Gulf's Kurtjar People will continue to protect their land and pass on their knowledge following a native title determination near Normanton today.
New grants program to deliver regional jobs and investment
12 July 2022
Regional Queenslanders are set to benefit from a revamped land resource grants program, aimed to maximise jobs, investment and productivity.
Longreach community to have say on creek name change
12 July 2022
Queenslanders can have their say on a proposal to change the name of Longreach’s Black Gin Creek.
Cairns community to have say on creek name change
11 July 2022
Cairns residents can have their say on a proposal to rename Blackfellows Creek to its traditional Yidiny name.
Nearly 1.5 million hectares recognised at historic FNQ native title determinations
06 July 2022
Cape York Traditional Owners have reconnected with their land, culture and history as part of four historic native title determinations.
Resources budget booster to future-proof Gladstone industries and jobs
30 June 2022
A State Budget new economy minerals booster pack of almost $40 million will support good jobs and encourage economic opportunities for Gladstone.
Mithaka people make Betoota their home base
27 June 2022
South West Queensland’s Mithaka people now have a place to call their own following an historic land handover ceremony in the Channel Country today.
Budget drives fresh path for resources
23 June 2022
A State Budget pack of $68.5 million will transform the state’s new economy minerals sector into a long-term pit-to-product industry.
Budget drives resources future
21 June 2022
Almost $80 million will be invested to transform Queensland’s resources sector along with making the state’s lands and waters more productive.
K’gari land returns to its people
16 June 2022
The Butchulla people can look after Country forever for future generations after a ceremony in the K’gari (Fraser Island) World Heritage Area.
Gkuthaarn and Kukatj people’s place to call home
15 June 2022
The Gkuthaarn and Kukatj people own their own country forever after a ceremony in Normanton in the Gulf of Carpentaria
Mackay ready to dig in on new economy minerals
09 June 2022
Almost $6 million in the next State Budget will see Mackay’s Resources Centre of Excellence become a key player in Qld's new economy minerals sector.
Hand back of massacre site helps Darumbal people heal
21 April 2022
Central Queensland's Darumbal People take control forever of a culturally significant site at the foot of Gai-i, “doing right” by their old people.
Wakka Wakka native title continues the work of past generations
12 April 2022
The Wakka Wakka people’s native title determination achieved part of the work started by past generations, for their future generations.
FNQ wildlife, creeks win in latest natural resources investment
11 April 2022
The threatened yellow-bellied glider and a creek in historic Irvinebank will benefit from the government’s latest investment.
Shovels hit the ground at Olive Downs mine bringing jobs jackpot
08 April 2022
Construction has begun on a $1 billion Central Queensland coal mine which will create up to 1000 new local jobs.
Minister makes final call on Bundaberg coal proposal
05 April 2022
A proposal for coal exploration at Bundaberg will not proceed after an application for a mineral development licence was refused.
Queensland land values rise after property market boom
05 April 2022
Strong demand and confidence in the property sector and low interest rates have all contributed to higher land values across Queensland.
More time for flooded property owners to appeal
01 April 2022
Flood-affected property owners have been urged to appeal their land valuations especially if their properties flooded for the first time in February.
Land valuations
31 March 2022
The Queensland Government understands many Queensland properties have been impacted by flooding.
Kunja People's native title brings an 'awakening'
22 March 2022
An historic native title determination will help the Kunja People of South West Queensland reconnect younger generations to Country.
Last reviewed 25 September 2022
