Funding for isolated Queensland airstrips, boat ramps and seaports
VULNERABILITY of remote Queensland communities highlighted by recent weather events is prompting an $88 million investment from federal and Queensland state governments to protect...
‘Ground resonance’ likely caused pilot chopper crash
THE AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Board has found the phenomenon of ground resonance probably caused a Flyon helicopter to crash while taking off from the bulk carrier Star Coral...
Port of Brisbane unveils Vision 2060
STRENGTHENING the Queensland economy, future-proofing trade and supporting the transition to a more sustainable and efficient port are key aims of Vision 2060, a plan or roadmap...
Police investigate after wind turbine jams up bridge
A TRUCK carrying a wind turbine part caused major delays over the weekend after crashing into an overpass it could not clear. The crash, which occurred at 0140 last Friday (16...
MtS Brisbane welcomes Catherine Hindley as new president
MISSION to Seafarers’ Brisbane branch has celebrated the appointment of its new President, Catherine Hindley, who was nominated for the role at the Mission’s Annual General...
Queensland announces China trade and investment strategy
STRONG complementarities between China and Queensland are key to growing trade links, a new report says. Trade and Investment Queensland, the trade arm of the state government,...
Cathay Cargo to begin weekly Brisbane freighter service
CATHAY Cargo has announced it will bring a weekly service to Brisbane Airport. Cathay said the flight, which previously operated out of Wellcamp Airport, will be moved to Brisbane...
Port of Townsville plans multi-million-dollar works
THE PORT of Townsville has announced the construction of a multi-million-dollar Project Cargo Laydown Area at its East Port Precinct, providing North Queensland with critical...
Watch out for Weipa dredging
RECREATIONAL and commercial users have been warned to exercise caution during dredging at the Port of Weipa from early May to early June. The dredging is part of North Queensland...
Port of Townsville celebrates best ever cruise season
THE PORT of Townsville is celebrating its most successful cruise season on record, with 21 ships having brought more than 30,000 visitors to the city. Port of Townsville said the...
Aurizon to launch Inbound Connect at Gladstone
FREIGHT rail operator Aurizon will introduce the Inbound Connect vehicle booking and visibility system for its container terminal operations at the Port of Gladstone. According to...
Adani Ports buys Abbot Point
OFFICIAL ownership of the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) at Abbot Point has shifted from one Adani Group entity to another, with no immediate change in the facility’s...
Gold Coast beach replacement underway
THE ROHDE Nielsen trailing suction hopper dredge Trud R is hard at work in waters off Queensland’s Gold Coast, rainbowing sand from offshore to replace that lost in Tropical...
Massive economic value of three QLD ports
$31.7 BILLION – that’s the contribution of the ports of Mackay, Hay Point and Abbot Point to Queensland’s gross state product, according to a new study commissioned by North...
KMAX Leader owners fined for Great Barrier Reef threat
THE OWNERS of a vessel that posed a potential threat to the Great Barrier Reef have been fined $63,000 in the Gladstone Magistrates Court. Universal Shipping Alliance Ltd, the...
