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Quilpie Shire positions itself as fuel powerhouse amid supply pressures

Quilpie Shire, with fewer than 50 residents, is positioning itself as Australia's fuel powerhouse amid ongoing supply pressures. Mayor Ben Hall highlighted the region’s vast oil reserves, stating that increasing local production could ease reliance on imports. Current restrictions hinder extraction, but local leaders are advocating for policy changes to tap into the Cooper Basin's potential.

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