Coffs Coast Advocate

Aurizon profit takes hit from China coal ban

RAIL giant Aurizon’s profit has taken a hit from China’s ban on Australian coal with the company forecasting the chilly...

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16th Feb. 2021 10:02 AM

Man sues employer for $1000/wk until retirement over fall

A Mackay electrician has filed a lawsuit in the supreme court over a workplace injury.

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01st Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

A Mackay electrician is suing his employers for future economic loss after he suffered a fall at work. Generic image of a workplace injury. Picture: iStock.

Aurizon training on track as new jobs open up

The haulage company has opened apprenticeships and 40 new jobs in its new Sarina overhaul facility

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26th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

Aurizon has opened applications for the company’s 2021 electrical or mechanical field apprentices intake. Picture: supplied

System failure as train rips down lines at Coast station

More than a kilometre of high-voltage powerlines were dragged down at a Coast station when a container door on a freight...

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01st Sept. 2020 2:09 PM

More than a kilometre of powerlines were pulled down at Cooroy train station in 2018.

Dalby houses most dangerous rail crossings in Darling Downs

NEARLY a dozen drivers in the town have been hit by trains.

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13th Aug. 2020 5:08 AM

Remain vigilant when approaching level crossings, particularly the crossings at Condamine Street and Cunningham Street.

Exciting revitalisation plan for Rocky railway site revealed

Potential new uses could be a food and drink outlet, historical site and event space

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19th June 2020 6:06 AM

Aurizon's Railyards on Bolsover St have been abadoned since last year when work ceased at the site. There is a masterpaln in the works to revitalise the site.

Man sues former employer for $2m over fall

He was doing track repair work after Cyclone Debbie when his life changed forever.

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14th May 2020 5:05 AM

Robert Ahwong is suing his former employer. Picture: Tony Martin

$36m Sarina rail project brings trade jobs boost

Roles include fitters, welders, boilermakers and industrial painters

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11th April 2020 5:04 AM

Aurizon is forging ahead with a new purpose-built site at Sarina that will result in more local jobs.

Chinese workers in Mackay screened for coronavirus

Four Chinese nationals flown to Mackay from the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak are being closely monitored

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29th Jan. 2020 10:01 AM

Four Chinese nationals are being closely monitored for symptoms of the contagious coronavirus.

WATCH: Mega delivery of coal haulage wagons at Mackay port

More than 60 wagons have been delivered and unloaded over two days

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21st Jan. 2020 5:01 AM

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