A modern day Harbour Master
Since 1862, shipping in the Mackay-Whitsundays region has been monitored and controlled by a succession of Harbour Masters. In the early days, Mackay was reliant on imports by ship. Today, the...
View ArticleSteam train chugs into Mackay
After 48 years working with trains no doubt Kenny McAnder has heard all the noises a train can make.
View ArticleGovernment's privatisation plans 'a winning formula'
The Aust Industry Group supports the Qld Government's approach to asset sales.
View ArticleQR wins coal hauling contract ahead of sale
Queensland Rail says it has secured a new $2 billion contract to haul Xstrata coal from the Bowen Basin in central Queensland.
View ArticleIndustry coping with record coal exports
A logistics company says port and rail infrastructure in central Queensland is coping well with record coal export levels.
View ArticleUnion seeks dangerous goods road haulage ban
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has launched a campaign to ban the long distance transport of dangerous goods on the road.
View ArticleQR ramps up rail safety campaign
Queensland Rail (QR) has stepped up its campaign to reduce the number of accidents at level crossings.
View ArticleMayor maintains rail diversion push
The Whitsunday Mayor says he will continue to lobby government and the mining industry to alter the plans for a major rail link through north Queensland.
View ArticleExport dispute may threaten rail link
A billion dollar rail link in the Bowen Basin in central Queensland could be in doubt because of a dispute between two coal companies.
View ArticleBillion-dollar rail link on track
Queensland Rail (QR) says a billion-dollar rail link from the Bowen Basin in central Queensland to Abbot Point will still go ahead even if two sponsors pull out of the deal.
View ArticleResidents fear railway impact
A north Queensland councillor says Collinsville residents are very unhappy with plans to build a major railway line through the town.
View ArticleMiners push QR purchase with Bligh meeting
A group representing 14 coal companies that wants to buy the coal arm of Queensland Rail (QR) says it will meet with Premier Anna Bligh to discuss the offer.
View ArticleRail sale talk not impacting coal chain
The company that oversees the coal supply chain to the Dalrymple Bay terminal in north Queensland says debate about the sale of the coal rail network is not affecting its operations.
View ArticleRail link on track to deliver jobs surge
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says up to 800 additional workers are needed to build a vital coal rail link in the state's north.
View ArticleFraser fires back at Ferguson over QR float
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser has criticised Federal Resources and Energy Minister Martin Ferguson over his stance on the sale of the Queensland Rail (QR) coal haulage business. The State...
View ArticleBusiness leaders appointed to QR National board
The Queensland Government says nine senior business leaders are set to join the QR National board.
View ArticleBligh urged to keep up pressure against mining tax
The Qld Resources Council will meet Premier Anna Bligh and Treasurer Andrew Fraser to discuss the Federal Government's new mining tax.
View ArticleMining tax threatens Bligh's jobs target
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says tax-related uncertainty in the mining sector could affect her jobs target in the state.
View ArticleFraser 'not persuaded' to split QR for sale
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the government is on track to sell of parts of Queensland Rail (QR).
View ArticleRail company raises anti-competitive concerns
Rail transport company Asicano has asked the State Government to change the privatisation plan for Queensland Rail (QR) because of concerns about anti-competitive behaviour.
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