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.

Qld Far North welcomes apartments to tower over heritage building

A new tower proposed to sit above The Cairns Post office will uplift the face of Cairns’ CBD welcoming 7,000 new residents, Projectory reports.

$92m upgrade to new mental health facilities in Qld’s far-north

Critical health services to be expanded and upgraded to cater to the far north’s regional demand for better services, Projectory reports.

$280M north Qld ring road package awarded to joint venture

A joint venture has been engaged to deliver the $280 million northern package of upgrades across location-based packages in the north and south of the project.

$280m contracts awarded for ring roads in Qld north

The initial phase of the project includes $280 million in upgrades in the north and south of the project footprint, with construction on track to start in late 2023.

Australia’s only primary tungsten production restart boosts jobs at the top end

The Queensland Government welcomes the restart of mining activities in North Queensland, which is set to generate jobs and economic benefits for the region.

Permitting pathway advances for major silica project in Qld north

An emerging silica sands developer and explorerhas advanced permit approvals for its silica project in Queensland’s Far North.

Tender awarded for $250m hospital expansion in Qld’s Far North

The Queensland Government has awarded contract delivery for a new hospital expansion in the State’s Far North.