Collinsville, 87km southwest of Bowen, is a resurging mining town. Glencore, reopening in 2016, employs over 300 people and projects 8 million tonnes of coal production this year. Q Coal’s success further fuels economic growth. With rising coal prices, infrastructure and real estate are booming; houses have increased from $65,000 to $200,000. With over 87% of its nearly 1,300 residents employed, Collinsville’s growth is set to continue.
Wide Bay
Wide Bay, Queensland, encompassing five local government areas, covers 48,400 sq km and has nearly 307,745 residents. Primarily agricultural, it's...
