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Clive Palmer-owned coal mine rejected due to unacceptable impacts on Reef, water
In a massive win for the community, environment and Reef, today the Queensland Department of Environment and Science has recommended the Clive Palmer-owned proposed Central Queensland Coal Project does not proceed due to unacceptable impacts on the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Area, the Styx River Estuary, water sources, and the Broad Sound Fish Habitat.
The Assessment Report released by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science is the first time a new coal mine has been recommended not to proceed in Queensland:
“Taking into account all of the relevant information, I have determined that overall, the project poses a number of unacceptable risks and that the project, as proposed, is not suitable. As such, I consider that the project is not suitable to proceed.”
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Clive Palmer s plan to develop a coal mine 10 kilometres from the Great Barrier Reef marine park is too risky to proceed, Queensland s environment department has found.
Environmental campaigners are celebrating after the department found the former federal MP s Central Queensland Coal posed unacceptable risks, including to water quality in the marine park.
But the mine s future is far from sealed. The final decision rests with federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley, who has 30 business days to make a decision or seek more information.
Mr Palmer s proposed mine site is on a coastal flood plain, about 130km northwest of Rockhampton and 25km northwest of Marlborough.
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The Daily Mercury together with CQ News has put together your total guide to Anzac Day 2021 in the Isaac region including service times, locations and the weather.
Carmila
Dawn Service: It will start at 4.28am at the Carmila Memorial Hall, 16 Music Street, with a free community breakfast to follow.
Morning Service: The march will leave at 10.30am from the Carmila Police Station heading to the Memorial Hall for the 11am Morning Service. This is followed by a free lunch.
Clermont:
Dawn Service: A parade from the corner of Capricorn and Herschel streets will depart at 4.20am to the RSL at 1 Haig Street where the dawn service will begin from 4.28am.
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