Qld approves Carborough Downs coal project The expansion of the Carborough coal mine in central Queensland has been approved by the state government, allowing the project to operate for another 11 years. AAP · Sep 1, 2022
Qld not entitled to most Acland royalties Land title rules mean Queensland will likely miss out on more than 90 per cent of royalties generated if a new coal mine goes ahead. AAP · Sep 1, 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
Qld's New Acland coal mine leases approved Stage three of southern Queensland's New Acland coal mine is "just one step away" after the state's resources minister granted the project's mining leases. AAP · Aug 26, 2022
‘Insanity’: entangled whale in Queensland sparks renewed calls for shark net removal Fisheries department says an humpback whale was found ‘in poor health’ but ‘not badly tangled at the Gold Coast The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022
Fraser Island to go the way of Ayers Rock Just as Uluru has replaced Ayers Rock, the Qld government hopes Fraser Island will go by the Indigenous name of K'gari as it embarks on an official name change. AAP · Aug 3, 2022
Qld govt downplays Japanese ambassador Queensland's resources minister has brushed off the Japanese ambassador's criticism of the state government's recent coal tax hike. AAP · Jul 7, 2022
Qld miners snub state govt over coal taxes Qld miners will snub the launch of the state government's industry plan after a hike in coal taxes, while environmental groups attend in protest over emissions. AAP · Jul 3, 2022
Qld govt halts coal seam gas in Scenic Rim The Queensland government has delisted the last two coal seam gas leases in the Scenic Rim region after a decade-long campaign by locals. AAP · Jun 24, 2022
Qld govt to meet mayor over gas proposal The Queensland government won't make a decision on a controversial coal seam gas application until the resources minister meets with the mayor who opposes it. AAP · Jun 16, 2022
Call for dialogue on Qld mine emissions The Queensland coal sector has called for more clarity from the state government on its plans to lower emissions from existing coal mines. AAP · Jun 8, 2022
Queensland could cancel two gas leases Arrow Energy's coal seam gas leases in the Scenic Rim of Queensland could be cancelled amid community uproar. AAP · Jun 1, 2022
Coal mining company New Hope Group says it's ready for controversial mine expansion, opponents say obstacles remain A lobby group will ramp up the fight in response to New Hope Group's claims its mine expansion in Queensland's Darling Downs is ready for the "green light". ABC News · May 30, 2022
Qld locals alarmed about Arrow's gas plans Locals in Queensland's Scenic Rim region have called on the state government to cancel Arrow Energy's two coal seam gas leases in their region. AAP · May 25, 2022
The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022 Queensland’s newest LNP MP sparks glee – from his former state politics opponents Election of Colin Boyce to federal parliament leads to a series of taunts from state Labor frontbenchers
Daily Record · May 13, 2022 Inverness Caley Thistle end Arbroath fairytale to reach Premiership play off final but Willie Collum takes centre stage Billy Dodds' side were reduced to nine men but prevailed on penalties after a gruelling 120 minutes at Gayfield.
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AAP · Apr 21, 2022 Qld hands back Indigenous massacre site The Queensland government has handed back a site where 300 people were massacred in the 1800s to the traditional owners, the Darumbal people.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2022 Miner will ‘pursue all avenues’ to overturn rejection of coal exploration licence in Queensland Fox Resources statement sparks calls for candidates to outline positions ahead of federal election
Daily Record · Apr 9, 2022 Hamilton 0, Arbroath 1: Arbroath end Accies' play-off hopes with vital win Stuart Taylor's side will be left to battle it out for a mid-table slot following a costly defeat
The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2022 Queensland government rejects coal exploration licence in farmland close to Great Barrier Reef Fox Resources’ proposed mining development lease refused on public interest grounds
ABC News · Apr 1, 2022 Landholders say Arrow Energy's $1m fine for drilling deviated CSG wells not enough Arrow Energy drilled 48 "deviated" wells under properties without the knowledge of the landholders. The Queensland government says the penalty sends a message, but those affected disagree.
ABC News · Apr 1, 2022 Flooded Brisbane suburbs up more than 20 per cent in value, Lord Mayor calls for reassessment Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has called for the valuations to be redone at a later date, but the Resources Minister says historical flooding is taken into account during the process.
AAP · Mar 31, 2022 Qld govt won't order new land valuations The Queensland government has defended an unexpected hike in land values in flood-hit areas, saying valuations take in data from previous flood events.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022 Coal seam gas company Arrow Energy fined $1m for breaching Queensland’s land access rules Investigation began after discovery of ‘deviated’ wells drilled from neighbouring properties