Council leading the way with landfill rehabilitation project
An ambitious process used to cap a 50 year old landfill is due for completion this month in Townsville. Townsville City Council is the first
An ambitious process used to cap a 50 year old landfill is due for completion this month in Townsville. Townsville City Council is the first
Police were called to a Carmichael coal project work site today after a protester locked himself on to a concrete batch plant. Frontline Action on
If you are seeking copper in North-West Queensland, an orderly row of Polycarpaea spirostylis may be a great guide. The flowering plant is among four
A review which may see the Northern Territory Government lift its ban on seabed mining is now open for public comment. A draft report lists
James Cook University has entered a new five-year partnership with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) to help safeguard the marine environment. The $5 million
The first round of projects under the $500 million Land Restoration Fund has been announced – including work tipped to create 400 jobs in Far
Legislation has passed to establish Queensland’s first mining industry rehabilitation commissioner. The measure was part of the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
The ecological health of the waterways of the Fitzroy Basin has received a ‘B’ on its latest report card. The catchment area is home to
A newly released Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management will help support the safe management of tailings facilities around the world, says the Minerals Council
An app selected for a $4.2 million Google Earth program will enable citizen scientists to use satellite data to monitor environmental change. An online remote
Major mining and gas players are among the Australian industry heavyweights signing up to scheme to work towards net zero emissions in supply chains. BHP,
A collaborative approach by the resources, agricultural and tourism sectors along with governments, conservation groups and Traditional Owners has delivered healthy waterways through the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac regions,
In accordance with the applicable event provisions under the Planning Act 2016, the Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick MP has extended timeframes
Adani has secured a 30,000-hectare conservation area on its pastoral lease to protect local wildlife, including the black-throated finch, as well as other important species
Legislation introduced into Parliament today brings a new suite of Queensland mine rehabilitation regulations and establishment of an independent statutory position of Rehabilitation Commissioner. Environment
The mining industry will be able to create more jobs more quickly thanks to a federal commitment to slash delays in environmental approvals, a peak
The Queensland Opposition has released new concept images for its $15 billion New Bradfield Scheme proposal. LNP leader Deb Frecklington said backing such visionary projects
The Federal Government has announced a fresh infrastructure boost to combat the COVID-19 downturn, including $1.5 billion of new money to get smaller-scale projects moving