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Keep up to date with what is happening in the world surrounding the minerals and energy sector.
Growth Outlook StudyPosted on 20 Jan 2012 In this detailed study of the resources sector in Queensland, the demands on energy, water and jobs out to 2020 are examined. To view the study, click here. Source: Queensland Resources Council |
Inspiring Australia Science GrantsPosted on 19 Jan 2012 New grants now available for any activity that supports science (Grant round 16 January-29 February). The grants are titled Unlocking Australia’s Potential because a core element of the round will target people who may not have had interest in or access to science engagement activities in... |
Big rains, solar put wind in powerPosted on 06 Dec 2011 Heavy rains and a dramatic rise in the number of household solar energy panels have helped to boost Australia's renewable energy production in the past financial year, despite larger projects temporarily stalling amid political uncertainty over the carbon tax. A report released today by the... |
Queensland's Solar AtlasPosted on 01 Dec 2011 Queensland has the natural resources necessary to become a renewable energy leader, and the government is developing a collection of renewable energy maps to help lead clean energy companies to prime development sites in the state. These maps to date include solar and wind, and are a key... |
Get real: taking science to the next generation of EinsteinsPosted on 30 Nov 2011 The state of science: If there is a crisis in student enrolment numbers in school science, where does that come from? Denis Goodrum asks whether a new perspective could revolutionise both teaching and learning. In 1992, 94% of all Australian Year 12 students studied science. According to a... |
Mine jobs outlook boomsPosted on 21 Nov 2011 Queensland could have another $140 billion in mining projects over the next decade, generating 40,000 more jobs. But the resources industry has conceded that the mining boom is putting a strain on some sections of the community after The Courier-Mail highlighted the issues facing cities such as... |
CO2CRC Otway Project UpdatePosted on 09 Nov 2011 Stage 2 experiments at the Otway Project are nearly complete. The most critical part of the experiments was to force CO2 to be permanently stored in the rock pores deep underground (residual gas saturation), by injecting formation water and dissolved CO2. The injection mimics deep geological CO2... |
Work for Queensland Mining and Gas Jobs ExposPosted on 03 Oct 2011 The Queensland Government, in partnership with regional councils and major resources industry employers, is hosting a series of one day jobs expos in Cairns, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, the Whitsundays and Wide Bay-Burnett. The expos will commence in October and November 2011. For more info,... |