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Subscriber only The company behind the $1 billion Olive Downs coal mine project has revealed it will be seeking to employ locals from surrounding towns to fill the 1500 jobs up for grabs, ruling out any fly-in, fly-out rosters. A Pembroke spokesman said construction was still planned to go ahead later this year, despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID has impacted activities and the company is committed to respecting guidelines in place for safe operations during this challenging period, the spokesman said. Some matters are out of the company s control, and it will ensure it provides updates on any material change to its plans should COVID measures continue.
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Subscriber only The owner of Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal has flagged a proposed mega expansion of the facility within the Port of Hay Point. Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Management Pty Ltd has submitted a referall under the
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to increase terminal capacity from the currently approved 89 million tonnes per annum to 99.1. The purpose of the referral process is to determine whether or not a proposed action will need formal assessment and approval under the act. Documents filed with the federal Environment Department say the proposed development would be an incremental expansion involving works associated with the construction of additional operational infrastructure within the existing, licensed and continuing operational terminal footprint.
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A jetski owner had no reason to worry when he found himself stranded off Flat Top Island without power, thanks to his “meticulous” readiness.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Mackay volunteer Daryl Howland said they received the call for help at 9.50am and were at the man’s aid within the hour.
“He was not able to give us GPS coordinates as he had complete electrical failure,” Mr Howland said.
But Mr Howland said he did have everything else, including a VMR membership, tall antenna, two anchors, a medical kit, EPIRB, flares, marine radio and a smart-coloured backpack.
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