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Fire ants could be spreading on Australian military bases due to ‘massive surveillance failure’, experts say

Exclusive: Invasive Species Council demands audit of all defence sites after red imported fire ants detected at Swartz Barracks outside Queensland containment zone

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024

Experts say discovery of fire ants in Murray Darling Basin should be ‘ringing alarm bells’

Risk of fire ants spreading at ‘another level’ after detection in Oakey, Queensland, says chair of NSW Farmers’ biosecurity committee

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024

Fire ants found for first time in Murray Darling Basin

The first fire ants detection has been made in the Murray Darling Basin, fuelling calls for an urgent funding review for eradication efforts.

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

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Oakey's New Acland coal mine faces fresh Land Court challenge over water licence

Just when the controversial New Acland mine expansion seemed all but complete, an eleventh-hour legal bid aims to stop it in its tracks.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Williamtown PFAS class action paves the way for latest settlement

Monday's settlement follows a $212.5 million settlement reached in 2020 with residents of Williamtown, Katherine and Oakey.

Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2023

Queensland weather leaves Oakey shivering through coldest May morning on record

Queenslanders are shivering before winter has even arrived, with inland regions recording their coldest May morning on record.

ABC News · May 8, 2023

Queensland couple and baby daughter killed in crash with trucks near Oakey mourned by family

Jake Pearce, Katy Tattam and their one-year-old daughter Charlie died on Tuesday when their car collided with two trucks on Queensland's Darling Downs.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2023

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Man, woman and child killed in multi-vehicle crash at Oakey near Toowoomba

A man, woman and one-year-old child have been killed in a multi-vehicle crash west of Toowoomba on the Darling Downs.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

Locals in regional Queensland town Oakey are divided over plans to reopen New Acland thermal coal mine

The New Hope mining company pushed for 14 years to expand the New Acland mine near the Queensland town of Oakey. Now it's been approved, but some locals say they'll fight it "like a mongrel dog".

ABC News · Aug 27, 2022

Queensland resources minister approves expansion of New Acland coalmine

New Hope prepares to resume mining operations near Oakey as it seeks water licence, while local landowners respond with dismay

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2022

Oakey swells with pride as street artist Fintan Magee uses library as his latest canvas

They bring art lovers to regional areas, but these big murals are also inspiring and reinvigorating residents of small Aussie towns.

ABC News · Jun 26, 2022

ADF flood rescue pilots flew with failing equipment, commander reveals

Despite system faults and treacherous weather conditions, Oakey-based Army helicopter pilots rescued almost 80 people during the 2022 floods.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

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