Updated Jul 20, 2026 – 1.31pm, first published at 1.20pmThe Queensland government has used special powers to approve a major development surrounding Dreamworld that will allow land to be cleared for resorts, residential apartments and restaurants.The chairman of Coast Entertainment Group, formerly known as Ardent Leisure, told shareholders the approval was a “watershed moment” for the company following the 2016 Dreamworld accident where four visitors died.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles