Central Queensland

Map markers are indicative only. They do not reflect the exact location of the stations and sensors.

The region has 11 air monitoring stations, measuring the impact from agricultural burning and coal mining operations.

Active stations and sensors

Active monitoring stations:

  • Blackwater ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=bla ) from 2019
  • Bluff ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=blf ) from 2020
  • Emerald ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=emd ) from 2020
  • Moranbah (Cunningham Way) ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=moh ) from 2020
  • Moranbah (Utah Dr) ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=mor ) from 2011

Active smoke sensors:

  • Biloela ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=bilo ) from 2023
  • Gracemere ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=grac ) from 2023
  • Longreach ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=lon ) from 2023
  • Parkhurst ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=par ) from 2021
  • Yeppoon ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=yepp ) from 2022