Alleged mining region drug trafficking syndicate dismantled
By Bryn Wakefield
More than 320 grams of methylamphetamine and almost three kilograms of cannabis have been seized in Operation Xray Limbo so far, south-west of Mackay in central Queensland.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-27/central-queensland-mining-region-drug-trafficking-syndicate/105704566
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Twenty people charged with drug trafficking offences in central Queensland raids
More than 320 grams of methylamphetamine and almost three kilograms of cannabis have been seized in Operation Xray Limbo so far, south-west of Mackay in central Queensland.
Surgeon tells inquest of harrowing night before patient's death
By Bryn Wakefield
A Mackay-based surgeon tells a coronial inquest he was "very, very upset" that nurses waited almost an hour to call him after his patient said she could not breathe following a thyroid operation
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-25/inquest-into-robyn-beales-death-at-mater-private-hospital-mackay/105692852
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Inquest into woman's death after surgery at Mater Private Hospital Mackay begins
A Mackay-based surgeon tells a coronial inquest he was "very, very upset" that nurses waited almost an hour to call him after his patient said she could not breathe following a thyroid operation.
Fire ants spread on brick pallet to five central Queensland mine sites
By Bryn Wakefield and Liam O'Connell
There are fears further outbreaks in central Queensland could take resources away from the main fire ant stronghold in the state's south-east.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-19/fire-ant-nests-detected-at-five-queensland-mine-sites/105670232
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Fire ant fears in central Queensland as dogs detect nests at five mine sites
There are fears further outbreaks in central Queensland could take resources away from the main fire ant stronghold in the state's south-east.
Five young people die on roads in Queensland region in four weeks
By Bryn Wakefield and Liam O'Connell
The death of an 18-year-old in a road crash near Mackay devastates the community, which has endured a series of tragedies since mid-July.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-13/fatal-crash-mount-martin-mackay/105647480
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Five young people die in road crashes in Mackay region in four weeks
The death of an 18-year-old in a road crash near Mackay devastates the community, which has endured a series of tragedies since mid-July.
Island residents gutted after Chinese developer drops sale negotiations
By Bryn Wakefield
Residents of a tropical island are fuming after a deal between its Chinese owners and a potential buyer fell through, leaving vital infrastructure in disrepair.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-08/keswick-island-back-on-sale-developer-terminates-transfer-deal/105628646
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Keswick Island back on sale after Chinese developer terminates transfer deal
Residents of a tropical island are fuming after a deal between its Chinese owners and a potential buyer fell through, leaving vital infrastructure in disrepair.
About 500 jobs in doubt as coal mine owner enters administration
By Bryn Wakefield
Bowen Coking Coal has appointed administrators after failing to negotiate deferment on its coal royalties to the Queensland government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-30/bowen-coking-coal-appoints-administrators-amid-price-slump/105590630
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Owners of Bowen Basin mine enter administration amid coal price slump
Bowen Coking Coal has appointed administrators after failing to negotiate deferment on its coal royalties to the Queensland government.
About 500 jobs in doubt as coal mine owner enters administration
By Bryn Wakefield
Bowen Coking Coal has appointed administrators after failing to negotiate deferment on its coal royalties to the Queensland government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-30/bowen-coking-coal-appoints-administrators-amid-price-slump/105590630
#MiningandMetalsIndustry #BrynWakefield
Owners of Bowen Basin mine enter administration amid coal price slump
Bowen Coking Coal has appointed administrators after failing to negotiate deferment on its coal royalties to the Queensland government.
Abandoned cane railways find new life as cycling paradise
By Bryn Wakefield and Liam O'Connell
A group of intrepid volunteers have negotiated North Queensland springs, mud and stray fences to reopen a disused cane rail line for tourists.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-24/rail-trail-set-to-open-in-queenslands-pioneer-valley/105561858
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Rail trail set to open in Queensland's Pioneer Valley
A group of intrepid volunteers have negotiated North Queensland springs, mud and stray fences to reopen a disused cane rail line for tourists.
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