Gladstone Industry News

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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Business MARITIME workers will rally in Gladstone today to call for a raft of changes to Queensland legislation to help save the state's shipping industry.

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News All residents encouraged to attend next month's GEA Gladstone Supply Chain Expo.

Business RESIDENTS can have their say on a proposed 265 megawatt solar farm at Aldoga.

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Business RIO Tinto will mark a new phase of bauxite and alumina production today with the official commissioning of its $2.6 billion Amrun mine at Weipa.

News THE gas industry has warned price relief is unlikely for southern states unless governments lift exploration bans.

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Business THE company behind a proposed project tipped to create 1000 jobs is set to delve into what environmental impacts it could have on the region if it goes ahead.

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Business SMELLING and hearing the industrial process at Queensland Alumina Limited from nearby suburbs is hoped to become a thing of the past.

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News THE gas industry has hit back at claims a third of Curtis Island LNG production could be shutdown within the decade due to a gas supply shortage.

News GLADSTONE has been the chosen location for several huge projects in recent years, but some plans are progressing much faster than others.

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News GPC has responded to environmental concerns about its proposed $80m dredging project, following the impact of its last major dredging project.

Business A FORMER personal trainer and a high school graduate are two of the seven new trainees at Queensland Alumina Limited.

Business The mine's output in December was almost three times budget expectations, and the first load will be shipped from Gladstone's port early this year.

News GLADSTONE Ports Corporation is rallying behind calls to make the region the "hydrogen capital” of Australia.

News ONE man suffered facial burns and another from nausea after they were exposed to a chemical at Orica Yarwun today.