The Queensland Resources Council has supported state Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young's decision to include fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in a new priority vaccination list.
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QLD swears in new resources safety minister
The Queensland Government has welcomed Scott Stewart as the new Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy.
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QLD mine workers to receive compulsory lung screening
Queensland has extended its free lung health checks to all of the state's mine and quarry workers.
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Late Queensland miner’s COVID-19 test deemed negative
The passing of a 30-year-old miner in the Queensland mining town of Blackwater has been found to be unrelated to COVID-19.
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QLD parliament passes 20-year jail terms for manslaughter
Mining executives will face harsher punishments for the deaths of their employees after Queensland parliament passed.
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QLD announces $4bn relief package, opens mining roles
The Queensland Government has unveiled a $4 billion package to support jobs, businesses, health and households in response to the coronavirus crisis.
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