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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.
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.
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.
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.
Flood-affected farmers and charities among land rent relief recipients
18 March 2022
Thousands of landholders across flood-affected southern and central Queensland have gained an eight-month reprieve from paying their land rent.
Stock route reforms proposed to improve funding model
17 March 2022
Local governments across the state will be able to maintain the state’s vital 72,000 km stock routes network more easily under new proposed changes.
Resources communities to apply for $53 million funding
10 March 2022
Applications are open for Queensland’s resources communities to share in over $50 million in project funding to improve community infrastructure.
Explorers to have a dig at finding new economy mineral bounty
16 February 2022
A Townsville company is among 13 explorers who will be drilling and surveying across Queensland in a bid to uncover in-demand new economy minerals.
Maiden journey for state-of-the-art Queensland-built mobile health unit
11 February 2022
A world-first mobile health unit will help with the early detection of mine dust lung diseases in regional Queensland workers.
Landowners encouraged to go digital for valuations
08 February 2022
Queensland landowners are being encouraged to go digital and get their 2022 land valuation sent to their inboxes instead of their letter boxes.
Consultation closes soon on plan for Queensland’s resources future
04 February 2022
Queenslanders have one week to have their say on the government’s 30-year-plan to drive jobs and prosperity in a sustainable resources industry.
Boonah’s ‘giant ancestral eel’ in the hands of traditional owners
03 February 2022
An ancient rock formation in Boonah’s southwest has been put back in the hands of its Traditional Owners.
Brighter future beckons for Collingwood tin site
27 January 2022
Native plants and a safe, usable site will eventually replace the abandoned Collingwood Tin mine site near Cooktown.
Gkuthaarn and Kukatj people’s place to call home
16 January 2022
The Gkuthaarn and Kukatj people own their own country forever after a ceremony in Normanton in the Gulf of Carpentaria
K’gari land returns to its people
16 January 2022
The Butchulla people can look after Country forever for future generations after a ceremony in the K’gari (Fraser Island) World Heritage Area.
Gas pipeline could reduce Bowen Basin coal mine emissions
06 January 2022
A gas pipeline in Queensland’s Bowen Basin could future-proof gas supply, reduce emissions and help create jobs, a new study has found.
Land clearing laws working – but more work to be done
30 December 2021
Minister for Resources Scott Stewart said the release of the latest land clearing figures shows progress in protecting vulnerable areas.
$40 million land resource program to boost regional recovery
30 December 2021
A revamped land resource grant program will improve the productivity of Queensland’s land resources while supporting regional jobs.
North West Queensland copper waste could power EV revolution
24 December 2021
Electrical vehicles could one day be powered from the waste of North West Queensland copper mines as part of a new research project.
Last reviewed 26 June 2022
