Tag: Proserpine 4800
Proserpine cane smut becomes more widespread: BSES
The sugar research group the BSES says it is starting to see evidence of widespread smut fungal infections in canefields around Proserpine in north Queensland.[MORE]
AgForce chief highlights strong rural sentiment
The new president of the rural lobby group AgForce says despite current global financial woes, many farmers are optimistic.[MORE]
Close eye kept on shale oil mine pit
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says the impact of a shale oil mine pit near Proserpine in the Whitsundays will be placed under further scrutiny.[MORE]
Unlicenced driver killed after car rolls
Police are investigating whether alcohol may have been a factor in an early morning road crash that claimed the life of an unlicenced teenage driver on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Learner driver killed as car rolls
A teenage girl has died in a road accident on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. [MORE]
Accused drink-rider faces court
Court proceedings against a north Queensland man who allegedly rode a bicycle while intoxicated, causing a serious accident in the Whitsundays last month, have been adjourned.[MORE]
Proserpine man to face drug charges
A man is facing drugs charges after a raid on a north Queensland home.[MORE]
Green group worried about acidic mining water
A north Queensland conservation group says if a mining pit near Proserpine is not closed before the wet season it could have devastating environmental consequences.[MORE]
Police probe Dingo Creek fatal road crash
Police are investigating the cause of a road crash that killed a man in north Queensland this morning. [MORE]
Boards set to decide on sugar merger
The boards of two of the north Queensland region's biggest milling organisations will decide by next Friday if they support a merger proposal.[MORE]
AgForce conference to mark leadership change
The new AgForce president will formally take over the top job today as the farming lobby group continues its state conference at Proserpine in north Queensland.[MORE]
Farmers express emissions scheme concerns
Farmers worried about the impact of the Federal Government's emissions trading scheme have raised their concerns with the Federal Agriculture Minister in north Queensland. [MORE]
Farmers fear emissions trading scheme impact
The Fed Govt's proposed emissions trading scheme will be a top issue at the AgForce state conference today.[MORE]
North Qld property gets Hendra virus all-clear
A quarantine has been lifted at a property south of Proserpine, in north Queensland, with Biosecurity Queensland giving it the all-clear to further risk of Hendra virus.[MORE]
New centre to celebrate Indigenous culture
The culture of the Ngaro and Gia peoples in the Whitsundays will be celebrated with a new performance space and cultural centre in Shute Harbour.[MORE]
Qld Govt attacked over cancelled resource projects
The Queensland Resources Council says foreign investors will lose faith in the state's resource sector if the Government keeps cancelling major projects.[MORE]
LNP urges permanent shale oil mining ban
The Liberal-National Party (LNP) is calling on the Queensland Government to place a life long ban on shale oil mining.[MORE]
Govt backs mining despite shale oil ban: Lucas
The Queensland Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, Paul Lucas, says the decision to ban oil shale mining in north Queensland does not mean it is against mining.[MORE]
Quarantine lifting looms for Hendra virus property
The Department of Primary Industries could lift a quarantine order by the end of the week on a north Queensland property affect by an outbreak of Hendra virus.[MORE]
QER calls for Govt meeting over shale oil mine ban
Mining company QER is seeking an urgent meeting with the Qld Govt after a decision to ban shale oil mining in the Whitsundays.[MORE]
Bligh bans Whitsundays shale oil mining
The Queensland Government has announced the Whitsundays region will be off limits to all shale oil mining.[MORE]
Hendra virus review welcomed
The Qld Horse Council has welcomed the review of the handling of the Hendra virus outbreak.[MORE]
MP takes stand against shale oil mine
A north Queensland MP says there are too many unanswered questions about a proposed shale oil mine in the region.[MORE]
Independent review to examine Hendra virus outbreak
The Qld Govt has announced an independent review of the handling of the Hendra virus outbreak that killed a vet.[MORE]
Mayor offers Proserpine CBD assurances
The Whitsunday Mayor has moved to reassure the Proserpine community that something will be done to revitalise the main street.[MORE]
