Southern Queensland local news briefing: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Résumé détaillé

The Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC) says the state risks losing billions of dollars in private investment if wind farm approvals continue to face lengthy delays.…

The Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC) says the state risks losing billions of dollars in private investment if wind farm approvals continue to face lengthy delays.

Queensland holds about half of Australia's proposed onshore wind capacity, but projects take about three years from proposal to completion, which is among the country's longest development time frames.

QREC chief executive Katie-Anne Moulder said community input was valuable, but new social impact assessment requirements and government intervention had weakened investor confidence.

In response, Energy Minister David Janetzki said the Crisafulli government had an "open for business approach" and encouraged private sector investment in new generation.

Member for Groom Garth Hamilton is calling for Australia's defence minister to intervene in the proposed sale of the Milne Bay Training Depot in Toowoomba.

Over the weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to keep Sydney's Victoria Barracks and three Victorian sites in public hands following widespread backlash over plans for their sale.

Mr Hamilton said he had invited the defence minister to hear from local veterans about the importance of Toowoomba's army reserves and cadet training facility.

The Toowoomba Regional Council has deferred a decision on a proposed shopping centre in North Toowoomba after last-minute changes to the application.

The developer updated its application late on Monday, and councillors were told on Tuesday that the changes needed review.

Début de l'article, extrait de ABC Business. Pour lire la suite, ouvrez l'article chez le média.