Tag: Monto 4630
Monto mine may reopen in new year
Goondicum mineral mine near Monto, in south-east Queensland, looks set to reopen with its secured creditor in the new year, accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers administrator Ian Hall says.[MORE]
Govt promises to look after sawmill workers
The Queensland Government says workers who have lost their jobs at a Monto sawmill will be looked after.[MORE]
Third Burnett sawmill to close
There has been another blow to the Burnett region, with a third sawmill set to close.[MORE]
Authorities keep watch on Burnett fires
Fire authorities say they are monitoring fires in Queensland's north and central Burnett to make sure they do not get out of control.[MORE]
Macarthur to decide on coal mine soon
Macarthur Coal says it will decide by the end of the year whether to proceed with a thermal coal mine in the North Burnett.[MORE]
North Burnett growers expect bumper wheat crop
Wheat growers in the North Burnett are expecting such a good crop this season they will be able to export for the first time in five years.[MORE]
Financial turmoil brings mixed benefits for gold mine
The global economic crisis could strengthen the financial position of a gold mine in the North Burnett. [MORE]
Dental boost for Burnett
Queensland Health says there has been an expansion of dental services in the Burnett towns of Monto, Gayndah and Mundubbera.[MORE]
Sale looms for North Burnett mine
The administrator of a North Burnett mine anticipates it will be sold within the next six weeks.[MORE]
Monto claims firefighting top prize
A fire crew from Monto in the north Burnett region has won the Queensland Firefighters Championship at Toowoomba.[MORE]
Blaze claims tourist park buildings
An overnight fire has destroyed part of a North Burnett tourist park.[MORE]
Mine prospect may prove bigger than expected
A mining exploration company says an initial gold, copper and silver prospect near Monto could have more than three times the amount of reserves than it first found.[MORE]
Business chamber fears Monto Minerals trading halt impact
The Monto Chamber of Commerce is concerned the town's second largest employer has been forced to take steps to avoid going under.[MORE]
Calls for sweeteners to lure dentists to Burnett
The Queensland Dental Association (QDA) says incentives need to be introduced to attract dentists to regions like the Burnett.[MORE]
Mineral processor records lower than expected production
A new central Queensland mineral processing plant says its production has been lower than expected. [MORE]
Ergon workers on 24-hour strike
More Ergon Energy workers will stop work across Queensland this morning over pay and working conditions.[MORE]
Monto mine set to rake in millions
A North Burnett mine that is expected to inject tens of millions of dollars into the local economy has been officially opened. [MORE]
Federal campaigns stray into state
Two central Queensland federal candidates have come under fire from the State Government for trying to campaign on state issues. [MORE]
New party to campaign against Qld councils plan
Two disgruntled ALP supporters from the North Burnett region in southern Queensland are setting up a new political party aiming to contest every Queensland seat at the next federal election.[MORE]
Man killed in Qld industrial accident
A 46-year-old man from New South Wales has been killed in an industrial accident in south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Monto council green lights residential subdivision
The Monto Shire Mayor says the council, in south-east Queensland, has approved the subdivision of 39 new residential blocks in preparation for a new mine starting production.[MORE]
Outback towns see red over council amalgamations
Outback Queensland councils are pushing for a state-wide day of protest next Friday against the Beattie Government's local government reform plans.[MORE]
Workers seek certainty in mill sale
Workers at a Monto hardwood mill say they have heard a number of large timber companies are interested in buying the mill.[MORE]
Council mergers likely to be raised at Monto ministerial forum
Monto Shire Council is hoping issues ranging from Blueprint for the Bush funding to weed and pest control programs will be canvassed at a community forum today.[MORE]
Monto Shire looks to northern merger
The Monto Shire Mayor says his council will look to the north in any local government merge.[MORE]
