Gladstone Industry News

Business NEW jobs and opportunities are expected in Queensland's resource sector after the announcement of a $15million hydrogen industry development fund.

Business CONCERNS have been raised about the impact a Rio Tinto Yarwun development could have on the region's koala population.

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News The Observer has compiled a list positions that are currently open in the Gladstone region

Business GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has had its biggest year for exports ever, buoyed by record shipments of coal and liquefied natural gas.

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Environment AN ENVIRONMENTAL group is calling for the government to investigate the threat of coal ash in areas near coal-fired power stations.

Business A PLEA for financial relief by coal miners has been dismissed by the Supreme Court, after it ruled in favour of Aurizon in a multimillion-dollar battle.

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Business EXPRESSIONS of interest are open for the purchase or lease of industrial land at a "game changing” Central Queensland industrial park.

Business BOYNE Smelter's safety initiatives will be replicated throughout other Rio Tinto sites as general manager Joe Rea takes on a new role.

Business AS AUSTRALIA moves to put the official stamp on a trade deal with Hong Kong, trade between the port region in southern China and Gladstone has ground to a halt.

News Independent Coordinator-General approves development application.

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Business THE Queensland Government's plan to future-proof Gladstone's industrial sector is progressing, with Gladstone Regional Council giving it the go-ahead.

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News ORIGIN Energy had record sales from its $25 billion Curtis Island LNG project Australia Pacific LNG during the first quarter of 2019.

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Politics AS the climate policy debate heats up, some within the aluminium industry have concerns about the lack of information surrounding Labor's action plan.

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Business AT LEAST four regional Queensland cities were vying for what would become Southern Oil's expansion above the NSW border about five years ago.

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News It is expected to provide access to an online system containing more than 60,000 suppliers and about $247billion of dollars in contracts.

Technology IN AN Australian first, a Yarwun biorefinery will test diesel made from waste tyres, in a V8 engine.

Business THE potential impact of Gladstone Port's Corporation's proposed dredging works within the Gladstone Harbour have been revealed.

Business MINING giant Rio Tinto has hit back at criticisms it is not using enough Australian crew on its ships.

News THE Queensland Government has been urged to take action to prevent more deaths at sea and the exploitation of foreign crews on ships.

News SEAFARERS say they need a "lifeline” for the industry to have a future in Australia, with the rise of foreign vessels with crews paid $4 an hour.

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