Coal to Power Queensland ‘as Long as Sensible and Needed’

Coal to power Queensland ‘as long as sensible and needed’

Treasurer David Janetzki says the LNP will take a more aggressive approach to using fossil fuels and extend the use of gas and coal.

The coal story has a long way to run

Coal is here to stay. It’s part of the energy mix. Australia’s mines the cleanest thermal product and coal will fund a renewable energy future.That comes from one of the most charismatic leaders in the Queensland mining industry.Chief Operating Officer at Bravus Mining and Resources Mick Crowe addressed the audience at this week’s 2025 Townsville Mining […] Thank-you for your interest in iQ Industry Queensland. We invite you to purchase…

A Personal Connection to Pennsylvania’s Coal Region History

People often ask me how I became interested in the history of Pennsylvania’s Coal Region. The answer is simple: it runs in my blood. My great-grandfather, George Barkos (circled in the photograph), worked in the bootleg and independent mines of Williams Valley during the 1940s. But his connection to the region’s history didn’t stop there. For the rest of his life, he collected photographs, documents, and stories about the mining heritage of Daup…

Australian National Review - ‘Trinkets Won’t Win Votes’: Coal Miner Candidate Says Liberals Need to Stop Chasing Spending Game

Hunter coal miner says Sussan Ley’s Liberal party needs to better articulate why the nation needs to pursue tough, long-term growth. The Liberal Party should not try to outspend Labor to win the hearts and minds of voters, warns Stuart Bonds, a former coal miner who recently ran for One Nation in the Hunter electorate. Bonds said the traditional centre-right Liberals should not shy away from embracing long term economic reform as a policy, even…

“We have a duty:” Hockey joins Woodside call for more gas, as Queensland vows to extend coal

All aboard the fossil train: Joe Hockey says Australia has a "duty" to export more gas and coal, as Queensland premier promises to push coal power to its limits.