Bowen Basin’s Daunia mine officially opened
The Daunia open-cut coal mine was opened by BHP on September 3, with Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief Executive Michael Roche stating that it sets a new benchmark for model 21st century mining operation.
Final week to have say on Parklands Development
The Parklands Priority Development Area (PDA) Proposed Development Scheme details the future development and infrastructure plans for the Gold Coast Parklands site, with the public only having until Friday (September 13) to submit their feedback.
Port of Bundaberg Master Plan given green light
Four years after development plans were first announced, improvements on the Port of Bundaberg will finally get underway.
Hundreds of mining jobs created in central QLD
Mining jobs have been given a boost by the opening of a new mine in central Queensland, with more than 1,000 positions in the pipeline.
Stage 2 of Shakespeare Street rehabilitation project kicks off
Mackay residents will be able to take advantage of better streets thanks to the $6 million Shakespeare Street rehabilitation project.
Works begin on second phase of Highland Road upgrade
Construction has kicked off on the second phase of the Highfields Road upgrade, with the major project expected to wrap by the end of the year, weather permitting.
$5m Central Station facelift to upgrade facilities and improve access
Over the next four to five months, Central station will be undergoing a $5 million facelift, improving access for the 80,000 passengers who use the station each day.
BUSY At Work says farewell to Viv Mallinson
After 23 years of service at BUSY At Work, Vivienne Mallinson has made the decision to move on to pastures new. Ms Mallinson has recently become the permanent Executive Officer of the National Association of Australian Apprenticeships Centres and has now been announced as a Board Member of TAFE Queensland.
