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STUDY: Coal dust is harming coral

Australian researchers have raised fresh concerns that a major shipping disaster could harm the Great Barrier Reef, with new research revealing coal dust in seawater can kill corals and slow down the...

Carmichael mining leases approved

Thousands of new jobs in regional Queensland have come a major step closer with approval of the mining leases for the $21.7 billion Carmichael coal mine and rail project in the State’s Galilee Basin...

Abbot Point port EIS approved

The Abbot Point Growth Gateway Project is one step closer to fruition with it’s final environmental impact statement approved by the Commonwealth Government. State Development Minister Dr...

The very last drop - Making the most of mine site water

Mines Minister introduces new water laws

The state’s creeks, rivers and aquifers and the Great Barrier Reef will be protected under new water laws introduced to Parliament this week. Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham...

ACF challenges Adani Carmichael coal mine

Adani is heading back to the Federal Court, with the Australian Conservation Foundation lodging fresh papers to challenge the Carmichael coal mine. The ACF lodged papers with the Federal Court...