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10 March 2023
The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water is asking for early input from the community, including irrigators, First Nations peoples, and other key stakeholders, to help guide the Burdekin Basin water plan review.
09 March 2023
Strong demand for water from irrigators along the Dawson River has resulted in 13 temporary water licences for almost 70,000ML of unallocated water being granted.
09 March 2023
The moratorium protecting the Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook groundwater systems has been extended for another 12 months, until 2024.
07 March 2023
The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water is asking for community feedback on a new draft water plan for the Mary Basin area, before submissions close on 21 April 2023.
05 December 2022
The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water wants to hear from community groups and small businesses about their interest in accessing water from the Lower Brisbane River and Cabbage Tree Creek catchments.
05 December 2022
The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water has today granted an associated water licence, with 35 strict conditions, to New Acland Coal for its Stage 3 development.
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Last updated: 01 Dec 2022
