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Community conversations help inform planning for Taroom Trough

Residents from across the Maranoa and Western Downs came together this week to learn about potential oil and gas development in the Taroom Trough and what it could mean locally. More than 160 people attended the Taroom Trough Information Forums in Surat on 2 September and Condamine on 3 September.

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Community invited to attend Taroom Trough information forums in Surat and Condamine

Residents, landholders, businesses and community members across the Western Downs and Maranoa are invited to attend one of two free public information forums in early September to discuss potential oil and gas exploration in the region.

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Strong turnout at community energy forum

Community members from across the Goondiwindi and Southern Downs shires turned out in force at the Queensland Community Energy Forum in Inglewood yesterday. More than 80 local landholders and community members, along with local and state government, agriculture and energy industry representatives came together to discuss the energy future of the region.

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Regional leaders discuss future of coexistence in the North West

Over 40 leaders gathered in Julia Creek to discuss the future of energy and resources development in the North West last week. The Coexistence Symposium, hosted by Coexistence Queensland, in partnership with McKinlay Shire Council and MITEZ Economic Development, brought together representatives from local and state government, the agriculture and minerals sectors, and regional organisations.

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Landholder Support Program in Rolleston

Coexistence Queensland will be visiting Rolleston this September to deliver its Landholder Support Program which provides information to landholders in early discussions regarding gas development on their property. This free, in-person session covers important information on rights, obligations, and options to help landholders make informed decisions during land access negotiations with gas compan...

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Community Renewables Forum thrives in Roma

Shared community benefits and solutions to address challenges between renewable energy host landholders and surrounding neighbours were hot topics at the third Queensland Community Renewables Forum (QCRF) in Roma on Tuesday. More than 100 farmers, landholders, business owners, and community members from across the Maranoa came together in the Roma Bungil Cultural Centre to discuss […]

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Regional leaders convene in Biloela to discuss energy

Banana Shire Council and Coexistence Queensland partnered to gather over 100 regional leaders in Biloela today to discuss how traditional and emerging industries can sustainably coexist with communities and landholders. The Community Leaders Council event brought together landholders and leaders from agriculture, business, community, Traditional Owner groups, mining, resources, renewable energy, t...

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Guide to help negotiations with gas companies

Coexistence Queensland released its latest publication Landholder guide: Negotiating onshore gas activity today. The guide provides practical information and tips for negotiating land access agreements with gas companies. These negotiations can be crucial as they decide terms and conditions, conduct, and compensation involved. The guide seeks to empower landholders to secure long-term business obj...

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Join the upcoming renewables forum in Nebo

Coexistence Queensland is once again partnering to deliver a Queensland Community Renewables Forum – this time in Nebo – alongside the Queensland Renewables Energy Council and the Department of Energy and Climate. The forum will provide an opportunity for the Issac regional community to discuss firsthand with government and industry the why, what and how […]

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Texans (USA) share experience of renewables

Famously known as the cattle capital of the US – with more cows than people – Texas has also recently been recognised as the wind energy capital in the world, with three of the world’s largest wind farms based in a Texan town of 15,000 people alone. Although Texas is traditionally known as a state […]

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New ‘Livestock severe weather plan’

Queensland primary producers now have an emergency plan specifically designed to help build greater disaster resilience and prepare for the impacts of severe weather. The impact of a changing climate and unpredictable weather can be seen on a farm every day. Working with industry, Get Ready Queensland developed the Livestock Severe Weather Emergency Plan to […]

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Community insights into Queensland gas industry

Findings from a recent community sentiment survey independently conducted by Voconiq for the GasFields Commission Queensland, now known as Coexistence Queensland, have been released. Voconiq surveyed more than 300 community members across the Surat and Bowen Basin regions, between April to May 2024. This group included broader community members and a number of landholders that […]

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QFF’s energy information service for landholders

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation have launched new resources to help provide guidance across a range of energy enquiries. The Energy Information Service for Landholders (EISL) is a free phone service for farmers and landholders. It is available Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5pm and can assist by providing information and guidance on a range […]

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