Regions hit hard by mining downturn

In 2024-25, Queensland Resources Council member companies paid $1.7 billion in wages in the Fitzroy region, contributed $10.6b to the gross regional product and supported 56,909 jobs or 44 per cent of Fitzroy's total employment. (Image: Whitehaven)

Miners' royalties rage, depressed coal prices and cutbacks in direct spending with the supply chain were the perfect storm that […]

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