Two reports released this week on the environmental health of the Great Barrier Reef have highlighted what is needed to…[Read More]
Queensland News
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Uranium mining given go-ahead by Queensland government
Published: August 8, 2014
The Queensland government has announced it is will accept applications for uranium mining at the abandoned Mary Kathleen Mine, near…[Read More]
Hefty fines for bulk carrier travelling outside of shipping area
Published: August 8, 2014
Two crew members of a bulk carrier, the MV Bulk Ingenuity, have been fined a total of $125,000 after travelling…[Read More]
Commonwealth approves Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure project
Published: August 1, 2014
The Commonwealth has approved the Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure project subject to what Federal Minister for the Environment…[Read More]
Ecosystem Health Report Card launch
Published: August 1, 2014
The Healthy Waterways 2014 Ecosystem Health Report Card is scheduled to be released on 22 October. The annual report card…[Read More]
Water Act Review – Last days to provide comment
Published: July 24, 2014
The Queensland Government is undertaking a review of the Water Act 2000 which is intended to pave the way for…[Read More]
Western Downs Regional council plans second regional landfill
Published: July 18, 2014
Western Downs Regional Council is investigating a second regional landfill to be located in the west of the region to…[Read More]
Mary River Water Quality
Published: July 18, 2014
The Noosa and District Landcare Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Seqwater to improve water quality in the…[Read More]
Changes to Contaminated Land Regulations
Published: July 14, 2014
Under new Sustainable Planning Amendment Regulations introduced by the state government, a compliance permit from an approved contaminated land auditor…[Read More]
Collinsville solar thermal power plant shelved
Published: July 14, 2014
The planned conversion of the old coal-fired power station at Collinsville into a solar thermal station will not go ahead.…[Read More]
