Regions combine for flood resilience
A new strategy developed in partnership with eight local governments is set to make communities in the Burdekin and Haughton catchments more resilient to flooding.
A new strategy developed in partnership with eight local governments is set to make communities in the Burdekin and Haughton catchments more resilient to flooding.
The Federal Government has earmarked $709,000 towards upgrading the intersection of Upward and Draper streets in Cairns in the latest round of Black Spot project
The latest SEEK employment data confirms there are jobs aplenty in Queensland, particularly in the mining, resources and energy sector. There are 1129 jobs advertised in the areas of mining,
Work has officially begun on a major North Queensland energy project backed by a Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan. The Kidson pumped hydro project
Japan-based oil trader ENEOS Corporation will partner with Sojitz to build a large-scale solar power generation business in southwest Queensland. ENEOS acquired 100 percent of the shares
Advocacy group MATES in Construction is investing in research that will enhance opportunities for early intervention to help prevent suicide. This by determining who distressed
The Palaszczuk Government will invest $2 billion into renewable energy and hydrogen jobs as part of a COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan. The investment will provide
The $26.4 million Cairns Hospital emergency department expansion will be fast tracked, with construction works now set to commence as early as September. The accelerated
A $742 billion minerals treasure chest in Queensland’s North West Minerals Province will not be unlocked without access to more affordable and reliable electricity, according
Stanwell has secured land for its proposed 3000MW green hydrogen electrolysis facility at Aldoga, 20km west of Gladstone. The publicly-owned generator is partnering with Japanese
Kenworth is celebrating 50 years of manufacturing trucks in Australia with the release of of the Legend SAR – on sale for one day only,
Comments open on Bruce Highway priorities and National Construction Code, local government project news, and more in this week’s round-up. BMD close to wrapping up
About 100 medium-to-large building sector companies have had their licences suspended for failing to submit their financial information to Queensland’s building industry watchdog. Laws introduced
University of Queensland engineers are using crushed waste glass (CWG) to replace sand in shotcrete in the second phase of an industry-sponsored project. Dr Mehdi
Thiess has expanded its Cat MineStar Command for Dozing program at Lake Vermont, running a six-strong fleet of driverless Caterpillar D11 dozers at the Dysart
CIMIC Group’s UGL has secured a $150 million contract to design, construct and install a transmission line and switching station to support the Kidston pumped
The Scania G 540 XT, now available across Australia, promises increased torque and better fuel efficiency for tipper and dog operators. The G 540 XT
Partner supplied editorial Recent national legislation means that the issues of dust control and air quality around mining communities are firmly back on the national