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Massive employment forecast for Central Queensland mining project

Employment will double at a north-Queensland mine, which plans to ramp up next year, creating jobs for 500 construction workers and 400 miners.

Queensland quarry project passes next phase to EIS

The Queensland Coordinator-General has approved the release of the environmental impact statement (EIS) for a major quarry project and is inviting the public to have its say.

Retail behemoth gets go ahead in Queensland before national expansion

The first Queensland development of a membership warehouse chain has been approved by the state government for a 14,000m² construction estimated to cost close to $50m and situated at North Lakes, north of Brisbane.

Plan lodged for $500m expansion of Hunter coal mining operation

A proposal for a $500 million expansion of a coal mining operation in the NSW Hunter region has been lodged with the state’s Planning Department.

Tenders called for section of major highway upgrade on NSW North Coast

A call has been made for interested parties to tender for the construction of a section of major highway upgrade on the NSW North Coast.

Plans on show for $805m underground coal mine on NSW Central Coast

Plans for an $805 million underground coal mining operation on the NSW Central Coast have been placed on public exhibition.

Planning approval given to $46m refurbishment of Sydney-based university facility

Planning approval has been granted for a $46 million refurbishment of facilities at a university in Sydney that will create supplier and contractor opportunities.

Shortlist announced for major regional housing initiative

Three non-government housing consortiums have been selected for the next stage of joint venture between the State Government and Logan City Council.

Preparatory work starts on $262m Townsville housing development project

A national civil contractor is preparing to begin works on a $262m housing development in north Queensland that will be developed over 10 years.