Total irrigation ban on O’Connell River system
25 August 2021
The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water yesterday enacted a total ban on taking water for rural or irrigation purposes from the O’Connell River and tributaries.
25 August 2021
The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water yesterday enacted a total ban on taking water for rural or irrigation purposes from the O’Connell River and tributaries.
22 June 2021
Inside Advanced Manufacturing 2021 allows manufacturers the opportunity to visit select sites across Queensland and learn about the experiences and technology used in advanced manufacturing.
18 June 2021
Another milestone has been reached as the construction of Rookwood Weir ramps up, with the Queensland Government amending the Fitzroy Basin water plan to accommodate the project.
11 June 2021
Regional manufacturing hubs are giving opportunities to regional businesses to become advanced manufacturers, grow their business and create jobs in the community.
09 June 2021
Round 1 is now open for landholders to apply for funds to cap and pipe bores in the Queensland section of the Great Artesian Basin.
31 May 2021
Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on the review of the Mary Basin water plan which covers parts of the Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast and Gympie region.
27 May 2021
More than 18,000 Queensland businesses affected by natural disasters have had their annual water licence fees waived to help them get back on their feet.
26 May 2021
The Queensland Government has released a new strategy aimed at improving access to unused water allocations for irrigators.
17 May 2021
Taking advantage of big cuts to the price of irrigation water will be made easy for Queensland’s irrigators through steps announced today to fulfil the Queensland Government’s $50 million election commitment.
22 April 2021
The Queensland economy’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues with the Queensland Government unveiling a fourth round of the highly successful Made in Queensland grants program.
19 April 2021
The Queensland Government is investing millions to keep taps flowing in the Southern Downs with the announcement of a $20 million drought resilience package for the region.
25 March 2021
Three North Queensland manufacturers will share in more than $745,000 through the Queensland Government’s Regional Manufacturing Hub Grants Program to adopt leading-edge technology and processes, help boost their business and create jobs.
24 March 2021
Two new Regional Manufacturing Hubs in Mackay and on the Gold Coast will soon provide local manufacturers with expert advice and support as they look to grow their business and expand into new markets and create secure, long term local jobs.
11 March 2021
Central Queensland’s future water security is looking even brighter with another 10,000 megalitres of water being unlocked for Rookwood Weir.
05 March 2021
The ban on new commercial groundwater bores being drilled on Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook has been extended beyond its original March 5 expiry.
01 March 2021
Far North Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on the review of the Barron water plan in the Cairns region.
25 February 2021
Gladstone manufacturer Mecha – Engineered Mechanical Solutions has been awarded funding through the Regional Manufacturing Hubs Grants program to adopt world-leading technology and processes.
12 February 2021
The 2019-20 program update for Queensland’s bulk water opportunities statement (QBWOS) details our achievements towards bulk water security across the state.
02 February 2021
Farmers, tourism operators and businesses in the Granite Belt can now bid for a share of more water to expand their operations and create jobs.
02 February 2021
The Queensland Government has committed $3 million to undertake an in-depth water assessment that will identify long-term water supplies for communities and deliver jobs in a region of Queensland that is primed for growth.
Last updated: 25 Mar 2021