Two loaded coal trains are currently stranded in QLD en route to ports at Dalrymple Bay and Hay point after two other trains derailed early this morning, damaging 1.5 kilometres of overhead wires, track and supporting masts.
In the first incident, an empty coal train left the track on the southern leg of the Gregory branch [...]
Train derailments to delay coal export in QLD
May 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Mining
Tags:coal·derailment·export·Freight·Mining·qld·Rail
Gas retail rebates made mandatory by new legislation
March 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Oil & Gas
The Queensland government have introduced laws which force gas companies to pay a $55 annual rebate to pensioners.
It was discovered that gas retailers had not passed on the agreed rebate to seniors and concession card holders, thus prompting the governments decision to act immediately. At this stage only a draft of the legislation has been [...]
Tags:electricity-energy-and-utilities·gas industry·gas jobes·qld·state-parliament