Norship to expand Cairns defence capacity
NORTHERN Australia–based fleet‑management company Norship will play a key role in expanding Cairns as a major defence support base. The Queensland state government has awarded...
ATSB: Brisbane ships at storm’s mercy
CHAOTIC scenes that erupted in the Port of Brisbane on 24 November last year followed a rapid intensification of severe weather conditions, the Australian Transport Safety...
Catchment rehab supports healthier SEQ waterways
AN AVERAGE 20,000 tonnes of sediment a year is being prevented from entering Southeast Queensland waterways after the completion of a fifth stage of creek restoration works in the...
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Record applications for Port of Townsville Community Fund
NIPPER surfers to bird rescue groups are among the record number of beneficiaries from the Port of Townsville’s 2026 Community Fund. The 63 applications received were whittled...
Two men and a dog successfully rescued
A HONG KONG-registered bulk carrier, en route from Hay Point to Bayuquan, China with coal has rescued beings from a distressed small craft, guided by the Australian Maritime...
Key FNQ freight route returned to "pre-disaster" function
RECONSTRUCTION works have been completed on the Palmerston Highway, a key Far North Queensland freight route between the Atherton Tablelands and the coast. Jointly bankrolled by...
Port of Brisbane day to inspire maritime careers
MORE than 30 marine trade groups have taken part in a Port of Brisbane careers open day in a bid to inspire students, parents and teachers about the value of a maritime career. On...
Inland Rail: Queensland maintains the rage
QUEENSLAND farmers and local government entities have cried foul over the federal government’s decision to truncate the Inland Rail project. As reported in DCN, the federal...
Range of views as stakeholders react to Inland Rail pause
INDUSTRY has broadly supported the federal government’s move to pause construction of Inland Rail beyond Parkes while redirecting money elsewhere in the rail freight network....
Building a smarter gateway: Pacific Marine Base Bundaberg takes shape
An interview with the CEO of Pacific Tug Group, Chris Peters When Pacific Tug Group first began exploring the development of a new heavy-lift general cargo wharf in Bundaberg, the...
Queensland announces fuel security plan
UNLOCKING land near ports is a key tenet of Queensland’s fuel security plan announced on the weekend. The Queensland government says space near ports will be made available for...
Trade opportunities identified in QLD Pacific strategy
ECONOMIC growth in Pacific Island nations presents trade opportunities for Queensland businesses, a new strategic report maintains. Prepared for the Queensland government, the...
Queensland government seeks to drive renewable diesel
THE QUEENSLAND government says it is investing $25 million to produce renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery, boosting the state’s fuel security and sovereign capability. It...
Alleged cocaine importer denied bail in NSW court
A NSW man has been refused bail after being charged with allegedly importing 200kg of cocaine last week when police found drugs on the catamaran he was sailing near the...
Townsville celebrates record cruise season
A RECORD 2025-26 cruise season reflects increased demand to experience North Queensland, Port of Townsville chief executive Ranee Crosby says. The port is celebrating a season...
