Far North Queensland

AUD 356 million silica project in Far North Queensland opens supplier opportunities with growing demand for high-purity silica sand

With an estimated CAPEX of AUD 356 million, this Far North Queensland project seeks equipment and service providers for high-purity silica sand production, including port and logistics infrastructure.

Copper project in North Queensland progresses toward 2024 investment decision with plans for copper cathode production by late 2025

A flagship copper project in northern Queensland is progressing towards a final investment decision by the second half of 2024, with production aimed for 2025.

Safety and resilience upgrades proposed for Kuranda Range Road

The Kuranda Range is a key to the Far North’s transportation network with both levels of Governments developing a strategy to help reduce unplanned closures of this road.

$450M State-funded battery system to be built in Central Qld

A recent approval will see construction of a 300-megawatt battery with four hours storage near Rockhampton, Queensland.

Cairns and Mackay Airports to receive $155m worth of expansions and upgrades

Funding will help make air travel faster and easier for people in North Queensland, connecting families and businesses to the rest of Queensland, the nation and the world.

State commits to resuscitating Great Keppel Island

Last month the Queensland Government announced a masterplan for a Southern Great Barrier Reef island that will focus on community-driven development to create a world-class destination.

Approval given for ultra-luxury resort in sleepy seaside tropical far north Qld site

Projectory details an ultra-luxury branded wellness hotel and private gated residences now approved for an ocean-side site in far north Queensland.

New renewable energy development to power Cape York’s bauxite operations

A new solar farm and battery storage development is set to reduce emissions at its Pacific bauxite, alumina and aluminium operations in north Queensland.

Globally competitive renewable hydrogen industry set to take root in North Qld

The Bowen Basin is set to benefit from a clean energy project earmarked to supply low-cost renewable electricity to the north Queensland region.