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Govt holds summits for farmers over mining exploration concerns

Source: ABC News
Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 9:06 AEST
Expires: Monday, December 22, 2008 9:06 AEST

Stateline Qld's Kathy McLeish reports the Qld Govt has been forced to call a series of summits to discuss problems farmers face when mining companies get permission to explore their land.

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