Mine worker’s death being investigated
Authorities are investigating following a 59-year-old Banya man's death in a roof collapse at Coronado's Mammoth Underground Mine on Friday, 2 January.
Mammoth Underground Mine...
Mine worker’s death being investigated
Authorities are investigating following a man's death in a roof collapse at Coronado's Mammoth Underground Mine on Friday, 2 January.
Mammoth Underground Mine is within...
Winton cut off as Western River reaches Major Flood level
The Western River at Winton reached the major flood level on Sunday of 3.51 metres, cutting off all roads.
On Monday, 5 December at 9am,...
Disaster assistance extended to Winton
Disaster assistance financial support has been extended to additional Queensland councils and impacted primary producers following extensive flooding over the Christmas period.
Burke, Cassowary Coast,...
Indexation of youth and student payments not enough
The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as Thursday's routine indexation falls short of what people need to afford basic necessities, the...
Mining industry pushes back against proposed cashflow tax
Australia’s minerals sector has voiced strong opposition to a new proposal from the Productivity Commission that would impose a net cashflow tax on mining...
Mine worker confirmed dead
A worker has been confirmed dead after a roof collapse at Coronado's Mammoth Underground Mine mine on Friday, 2 January.
"This is heartbreaking news for...
Register hoped to help significant reforms to child safety laws
Described as one of the most significant reforms to child safety laws in Queensland’s history, the Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register...
Beef over Chinese tariffs
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry says China’s imposition of a 55 per cent tariff on Australian beef will deliver a devastating blow to Central Queensland’s...
Man missing in mine collapse
One worker remains unaccounted for, while another has reportedly been rescued after a roof collapsed at a Central Highlands mine on Friday, 2 January.
Queensland...
Our top achievers
Year 12 graduates from across the region have received their ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) scores, and the Central Highlands' high achievers are well...
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Mine worker’s death being investigated
Authorities are investigating following a 59-year-old Banya man's death in a roof collapse at Coronado's Mammoth Underground Mine on Friday, 2 January.
Mammoth Underground Mine...
