Just read in the Queensland Times that the Queensland Government is ENCOURAGING fossicking over the festive season. Gives places to go and online licensing. Now that is a Smart State.
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They'd be even smarter if they allowed more fossicking areas up there. Opening up State Forests would be great for Qld.
Ha Ha Come in spinner..... I can see a nice little money earner for the Government... And with dug out areas or Restricted areas there's not much left...
Surprised there hasn't been a large Nugget found also... AKA Minelab style...
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Surprised there hasn't been a large Nugget found also... AKA Minelab style...
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I had a look and couldn't find that reference.Mackka said:
Any chance of copying and pasting it on the forum for us or to me via PM.
Jaros
Sorry mate it was the Brisbane Times.
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try this link
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/want-fossick-gold-opal-now-available-qld-families/360291
Is this the same one Mackka.
didnt work..........i'll try again. 404 error.
google sunshinecoast daily re fossicking, should come up.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/want-fossick-gold-opal-now-available-qld-families/360291
Is this the same one Mackka.
didnt work..........i'll try again. 404 error.
google sunshinecoast daily re fossicking, should come up.
Brisbanetimes.com
More than 8300 licences have been issued this year
More than 8300 licences have been issued this year Fred Olsson
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Want to fossick? Gold, opal now available to Qld families
16th Dec 2018 12:12 PM
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QUEENSLAND families will now be given greater access to sites used for fossicking sapphires, gold, opal and topaz.
Minister for Natural Resources Mines and Energy Dr Anthony Lynham said fossicking was a popular activity throughout Queensland, with more than 8300 licences issued this year.
"There are a number of areas around south-east Queensland that provide fossickers with the chance to strike it lucky,'' Dr Lynham said.
"Whether fossickers are looking for gold near Gympie, topaz at Swipers Gully (south west of Stanthorpe), petrified wood near Chinchilla, Durikai and Talgai State Forests (west of Warwick), local mining officers are regularly on site to ensure activities are happening safely and that people are following the rules.
"The first step to fossicking in Queensland is jumping online to purchase a licence and with a month-long licence costing $11.95 for a family or $8.30 for an individual, it is certainly an affordable activity," Dr Lynham said.
"Equipment like picks, shovels, hammers, sieves, shakers and electronic detectors can be used - just remember to fill in holes to ensure the safety of fellow fossickers.
"Treasure hunters also need to bring lots of water and wear long pants to protect against snakes. ''
Dr Lynham also reminded fossickers that possible finds such as meteorites fragments or fossils of vertebrate animals are not allowed to be fossicked.
"We want to see fossickers strike it lucky and while they may want to keep their treasure it also is legal for treasure hunters to occasionally sell a gemstone or trade to hobbyists through fairs and exhibitions.
"But if this becomes a regular practice, a production tenure, such as a mining claim, is required.
"Anyone is in interested in a production tenure, such as a mining claim, the application process is also available online from the Queensland Government.''
Information on how to obtain a fossicking licence online as well as maps and rules for these fossicking areas can be found at
More than 8300 licences have been issued this year Fred Olsson
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Want to fossick? Gold, opal now available to Qld families
16th Dec 2018 12:12 PM
2
QUEENSLAND families will now be given greater access to sites used for fossicking sapphires, gold, opal and topaz.
Minister for Natural Resources Mines and Energy Dr Anthony Lynham said fossicking was a popular activity throughout Queensland, with more than 8300 licences issued this year.
"There are a number of areas around south-east Queensland that provide fossickers with the chance to strike it lucky,'' Dr Lynham said.
"Whether fossickers are looking for gold near Gympie, topaz at Swipers Gully (south west of Stanthorpe), petrified wood near Chinchilla, Durikai and Talgai State Forests (west of Warwick), local mining officers are regularly on site to ensure activities are happening safely and that people are following the rules.
"The first step to fossicking in Queensland is jumping online to purchase a licence and with a month-long licence costing $11.95 for a family or $8.30 for an individual, it is certainly an affordable activity," Dr Lynham said.
"Equipment like picks, shovels, hammers, sieves, shakers and electronic detectors can be used - just remember to fill in holes to ensure the safety of fellow fossickers.
"Treasure hunters also need to bring lots of water and wear long pants to protect against snakes. ''
Dr Lynham also reminded fossickers that possible finds such as meteorites fragments or fossils of vertebrate animals are not allowed to be fossicked.
"We want to see fossickers strike it lucky and while they may want to keep their treasure it also is legal for treasure hunters to occasionally sell a gemstone or trade to hobbyists through fairs and exhibitions.
"But if this becomes a regular practice, a production tenure, such as a mining claim, is required.
"Anyone is in interested in a production tenure, such as a mining claim, the application process is also available online from the Queensland Government.''
Information on how to obtain a fossicking licence online as well as maps and rules for these fossicking areas can be found at
Thanks Jaros, sorry I am not tech savvy.
Mackka
Mackka
No gold up here mate , however, if you you want to show the the kids, Tiger Snakes, Tiapans etc come aboard.
Mackka
Mackka
You will be hard pressed to find a Topaz at Swipers....
:lol: Nice one Mackka...... Don't forget the most expensive Petrol in Aust too...
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:lol: Nice one Mackka...... Don't forget the most expensive Petrol in Aust too...
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