05/10/2018
• Keith Noyahr • Staff Journalist
A feasibility study to upgrade a century-old disused quarry was discussed by Queensland Government cabinet ministers when they visited Toowoomba in mid-September.
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28/09/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
The demand for marble currently fuelled by the Middle East has brought the rich back story of the marble-producing quarries of Italy back into the spotlight.
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08/04/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A primitive quarry that was recently uncovered is believed to be evidence of shifting attitudes at a time when civilisation was moving towards agricultural practices.
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05/02/2016
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
A former quarry that is now used for performing arts and other local events once played a prominent role in the development of a major Australian city.
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11/12/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Researchers claim to have discovered more about the ancient quarrying techniques behind the creation of Stonehenge while excavating two quarries they believe yielded the mysterious monument’s iconic stones.
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27/11/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
An ancient quarry is believed to provide a snapshot of the moment when industry adopted new technology for cooking vessel manufacturing.
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28/05/2015
• Bill Langer
In the modern age, quarry operators and workers are spoiled for choice in terms of the plant and equipment they can use to extract aggregate. Spare a thought then for Barre’s “old timers”, who, Bill Langer says, had to painstakingly extract granite by hand, sometimes with a little help from nature …
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16/01/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
Relief carvings discovered at a quarry that is thousands of years old are believed to depict the way in which Egyptians transported their stone in ancient times.
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05/12/2013
• Doug Prosser
Danny Duke is an ever popular member of the quarrying industry and has left an indelible mark on the IQA over many years. He spoke with Doug Prosser about how he found his way into the industry and how the military mindset is just as applicable to quarrying as it is to the Army.
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02/11/2012
• Doug Prosser
It is not unusual for individuals associated with the quarrying industry to have to travel extensively during their career. Peter Mayo is no exception - his travels began at an early age and continued for almost a lifetime. Doug Prosser tells Peter’s story.
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