Funding supports Indigenous employment scheme
A total of 26 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men’s Sheds and groups throughout Australia have received a share of government funding.
9 November 2012
Development scheme to further boost construction in Gladstone area
A green light has been given to the final development scheme for the Tannum Sands Urban Development Area (UDA), which may provide opportunities for apprenticeships in Gladstone.
29 October 2012
Alpha Coal project open for public comment
A major mining project earmarked for central Queensland will undergo rigorous assessment, with the state government releasing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Alpha Coal development.
17 October 2012
Public comment sought for Gold Coast marine project
Gold Coast residents and local businesses are being invited to give feedback on the environmental impact statement (EIS) for a $390 million marine project earmarked for the region.
3 October 2012
Environmental assessment underway on central Queensland $2bn infrastructure project
A multibillion-dollar infrastructure project proposed for central Queensland is one step closer to getting off the ground, with the state government announcing an environmental assessment to be conducted for the development.
24 September 2012
Feedback sought on Xstrata Coal expansion
The Queensland government is seeking public feedback on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the expansion of a major coal mining operation near Glenden.
18 September 2012
Young, Black and Deadly Group creating opportunities for indigenous Australians
A group partnership in north-west Queensland which aims to bolster indigenous employment rates in the area has been commended by the government for its innovative work.
7 September 2012
Largest tourism development earmarked for Queensland
An environmental impact statement (EIS) for one of the largest tourism developments proposed in Australia was released for public comment yesterday (July 30).
31 July 2012
Central Queensland resources plan takes shape
Land use conflict between the agriculture and resource sectors in central Queensland was the focus of a government meeting held in Emerald today (July 27).
27 July 2012
Darling Downs committee meeting kicks off
Conflict resolution between the Queensland agriculture and resource sectors is imminent, with the first meeting regarding the Darling Downs Regional Plan held this week (July 24).
27 July 2012