Opponents of Adani's vast new Queensland mine have howled at the premier after she told them they would not stop coal mining in the state.

Protesters interrupted Annastacia Palaszczuk's town hall meeting in Cairns on Tuesday night, chanting "no, no, no" in opposition to the mine.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was interrupted by protesters who chanted and later broke into song. Credit:Tammy Law

But the Premier told them jobs were vital and coal mining would not cease in Queensland: "Coal is going to be a part of our energy mix for many years to come," she said.

"Rubbish!" the protesters howled in reply.