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Explorers invited to stake their claim in $2.8 million
06 May 2020
Mineral explorers are being invited to stake their claim in $2.8 million worth of grants to find the minerals needed to meet the demands of the world’s technology and renewable sectors.
Multi-million dollar relief package for explorers
06 May 2020
Multi-million dollar relief package is now available (6 May 2020) to eligible exploration companies in Queensland to support them, on the road to recovery during this COVID 19 emergency.
Price freeze offers further relief for farmers
05 May 2020
Thousands of Queensland farmers will see their irrigation water prices remain the same or fall next year thanks to a Queensland Government price freeze.
Locals and farmers to have their say on Rookwood Weir water allocations
01 May 2020
Locals and farmers in Central Queensland are invited to have their say from 29 April on water allocations for the $352 million Rookwood Weir.
State land rent waived for farmers, tourism and clubs
29 April 2020
More than 6000 farmers, businesses, tourism operators, and community and sports clubs, won’t have to pay state land rent for six months.
Miners’ health truck powers ahead
28 April 2020
A prime mover health truck will be on the road by the end of the year and clocking around 50,000km annually to deliver vital health checks for dust-related diseases to regional mine and quarry workers.
Hope springs for re-emerging wetlands
23 April 2020
Under the Natural Resources Investment Program (NRIP) $1.5 million is being invested to develop and protect emerging artesian spring wetlands around Longreach, Diamantina and Quilpie Shires after decades of decline.
$10 billion flows for Arrow Gas Project
17 April 2020
Arrow Energy has made the big $10 billion final investment decision to progress its Surat Gas Project in the Surat Basin in southwest Queensland and deliver first gas in 2021.
Hidden gems of Central Queensland revealed
17 April 2020
When it comes to visiting Queensland’s world famous gemfields it’s not hard to get lost in the rugged natural beauty, but for many, getting lost en-route is a far less enjoyable experience.
Funds flow for Emu Swamp Dam
16 April 2020
Emu Swamp Dam is another step closer to reality with the Queensland Government approving the transfer of $6 million for the Granite Belt Irrigation Project to help the project progress to the final construction design and tendering phase.
Barambah Creek locals have their say on groundwater management
09 April 2020
Barambah Creek locals and farmers from Ficks Crossing to Wooroonden are being asked to have their say on how groundwater will be managed in the area.
Late valuations objections can be accepted because of COVID-19
07 April 2020
Queenslanders wishing to submit an objection to their annual land valuation issued on 4 March 2020 and are unable to do so by 5 May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, can lodge a late objection up until 1 July 2020.
Regional power prices forecast to fall again
31 March 2020
Typical regional Queensland households are tipped to see their biggest power bill cut in a decade, with prices expected to fall by $75 a year from July 1.
COVID-19 safeguards to protect mine workers
30 March 2020
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer has asked resources companies to follow the latest public health directions to help protect workers and their host communities from the spread of COVID-19.
More Paradise water available as dam investigations continue
25 March 2020
All the water sitting in Paradise Dam will be prioritised for existing customers, including Burnett farmers, while more work is done to identify a long-term solution.
More Queensland gas in the pipeline
24 March 2020
Two junior explorers - Pure Energy/Strata X and Santos Ventures - have been given the green light to explore and develop gas on 254 square kilometres of highly prospective land in south-west Queensland.
New safety body lines up for mine workers
17 March 2020
Queensland’s 66,000 resources workers will soon have their own independent health and safety body.
Qld gas to flow for Aussie manufacturers jobs
11 March 2020
Australia’s first gas directed for fuelling Aussie manufacturing jobs will be flowing in Queensland by 2021.
QLD’s ‘salad bowl’ farmers and industry receive water allocations
06 March 2020
The Lockyer Valley and its farmers now have fair water allocations that will allow them to grow their businesses and sustain Queensland’s ‘salad bowl’ for decades to come.
Qld Gov puts a lid on mountain water
05 March 2020
No new groundwater bores can be constructed on Mount Tamborine and Springbrook for at least a year – except for farming and household use – while further research and more community engagement about water needs are prioritised.
Annual land valuations issued for Hinchinbrook
04 March 2020
An oversupply of vacant land has been identified as a contributor to the reduction in Hinchinbrook Shire land values as the 2020 annual land valuations were released today.
Queensland’s rural areas see continued confidence in land values
04 March 2020
Valuation notices providing updated land valuations have today been issued for 14,879 properties throughout rural Queensland.
Land valuations rise in Gold Coast
04 March 2020
Demand for industrial land has been identified as a contributor to a rise in Gold Coast City land values as the 2020 annual land valuations were released today.
Annual land valuations issued for Fraser Coast
04 March 2020
A strong demand for rural properties within the hinterland has been identified as a contributor to the rise of Fraser Coast Regional land values as the 2020 annual land valuations were released today.
Land valuations rise in Flinders
04 March 2020
Strength in beef commodity prices as well as a low interest rate environment, are key factors that have been identified in the rise of Flinders Shire land values as the 2020 annual land valuations were released today.
Last reviewed 14 April 2021
