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Queensland mining lease reforms to streamline approvals

Reforms designed to reduce delays to mining projects were introduced to Queensland Parliament today with the Mineral Resources Objections Reform and Other Legislation

Peabody to seek extension of Illawarra mine to 2044

Mining giant Peabody has announced the activation of a process to seek approval to continue its coal mine at Helensburgh in NSW through to 2044. In a statement, the

New laws to accelerate state critical minerals projects

Queensland has passed new laws aimed at accelerating major critical minerals projects. The State Government says it wants to speed up these projects without losing

The US has a sudden interest in small NSW town

By Robert Monterosso The town of Fifield near Parkes is about a six-hour drive west of Sydney, and at the last census was home to about 130 people. Now, the town has

ACCC probe leads Origin to refund $270,000

Origin Energy will refund over $270,000 to more than 4500 customers following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) investigation. ACCC Commissioner

Vecca signs on as first customer of resources facility

Vecco Group has been signed as the foundation customer for the Queensland Resources Common User Facility (QRCUF) in Townsville. The company will use the facility to

Craig McCabe appointed CEO of Energy Queensland

Craig McCabe is the new Chief Executive Officer of Energy Queensland, commencing July 13, 2026. Mr McCabe has 30 years of leadership experience across mining, industrial

Energy businesses seeking 125 new apprentices

Ergon Energy Network and Energex have started recruitment for 125 new apprentices to start in February 2027. The jobs will be based in metropolitan, rural and remote

Energy changes require delicate balancing of interests

Australia’s resources and energy sector is navigating shifting commodity needs, changing community expectations, and a more complex funding landscape. For many

BP storage lease extended at Bulwer Island

BP has been granted a lease extension at the Bulwer Island facility at the Port of Brisbane to secure additional storage under Queensland’s fuel security plan. The

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