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AgInvest forum to further Queensland agriculture
Growing agriculture as one of the four pillars of the economy will be the main area of discussion as hundreds of Queensland industry members gather in Brisbane for a Government-led forum today.
Workplaces to get a healthy funding boost
A healthy serve of funding is being made available to Queensland businesses that promote a better lifestyle for their workers, delivering on the Government’s election promise to revitalise frontline services.
Queensland’s transport network modelled on the best
Some of the world’s most cutting edge public transport design and technology was on show as Premier Campbell Newman toured New York’s East Access Rail Line project during his US trade mission.
Awards for Queensland’s top theatre in 2013
Artistic excellence and outstanding achievements in Queensland’s theatre industry have been recognised at the 2013 Matilda Awards.
Survey Queensland history at new look Lands Museum
Some of Queensland’s historical treasures are now on display at the newly relaunched Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying at the Landcentre at Woolloongabba.
Have your say on limo industry
Hiring limousines could become more affordable for Queenslanders as the Newman Government looks to cut red tape in the industry.
Queenslanders have their say on social services investment
Queenslanders are being asked to give their feedback on how the Newman Government can revitalise investment in social services like child safety, health, housing, disability services and homelessness.
Record Broken as more than 20,000 kids Get Started
More children than ever are outside and getting active, with the latest round of the Newman Government’s Get Started program, the most successful to date.
Discounts for foster and kinship carers
Queensland’s foster and kinship carers can now stretch their dollar further by accessing discounts at more than 4,500 businesses across the state, as part of the Queensland Government’s Carer Business Discount Card scheme.
AUDIO: Premier's media conference in New York, Sunday 9 March 2014
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has arrived in New York and outlined the planned meetings in the Big Apple, including covering investment opportunities in Queensland and discussing New York's crackdown on crime.
Queensland tourism on show at Australian Marketplace beach party in the US
Premier Campbell Newman has joined some of the State's tourism operators for a Queensland themed beach party at the inaugural Australian Marketplace in America, to meet key travel representatives and cement the state’s reputation as a popular visitor destination.
Queensland kindy attendance rates soar
More Queensland children are attending kindergarten than ever before, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
AUDIO: Premier's media conferences in Los Angeles, Saturday 8 March 2014
Audio is available of two media conferences with Premier Campbell Newman during his trade mission to the United States of America.
Queensland learns from US in natural disaster planning
Los Angeles: Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has met with some of the world’s leading geological experts to investigate ways to minimise the impact of natural disasters.
Opportunity knocks today
Countries and communities around the world are coming together to celebrate and recognise the achievements of women, to mark International Women’s Day.
Industry backs Toowoomba Second Range Crossing
The infrastructure sector has thrown its support behind the Abbott and Newman governments’ Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project with 63 consortia and individual companies submitting Registrations of Interest (ROI).
On your bike Sunshine Coast!
Sunshine Coast National Parks will be better protected under a plan to end illegal motorbike riding and create a new facility for recreational riders in Mooloolah Logging Area.
Queensland learns from US in natural disaster planning
Los Angeles: Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has met some of the world’s leading geological experts to investigate ways to minimise the impact of natural disasters.
Two weeks to nominate for Training Awards
Queenslanders are being encouraged to nominate over the next fortnight for the 2014 Queensland Training Awards.
Women take the reins in changing face of racing
The racing industry is being urged to recognize its changing face this International Women’s Day.
Frontline women honoured on International Women’s Day
Thousands of women who serve in Queensland’s police and emergency services have been acknowledged for their amazing contribution to the community ahead of International Women’s Day.
Greater access to ombudsman services
More Queenslanders will get support to resolve energy and water disputes after the Newman Government announced a review of the role of the Queensland Energy and Water Ombudsman.
State listens on flood planning
The push to make Queensland communities better protected against flooding is changing the way councils can apply for funding.
The largest area of Queensland ever drought declared
Emergency aid and funding will be made available to another 15 shires after 79 per cent of Queensland was declared in drought, the largest area ever recorded.
Indigenous councils step up
Queensland’s Indigenous councils are rising to the challenge to become financially sustainable by improving the way they do business.
New dental chairs for Maryborough
The opening of six new dental chairs is set to further improve oral health waiting times across Maryborough and the Wide Bay.
Boomgate strike measure keeps trains running
Queensland Rail will introduce further measures to tackle boomgate strikes with new procedures allowing trains to continue to operate.
Statement by Health Minister, Lawrence Springborg
Health Minister Lawrence Springborg has welcomed a positive exchange with doctors’ representatives leading to a new dialog on the implementation of contracts for Senior Medical Officers.Mr Springborg and Assistant Minister Dr Chris Davis met AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, inc ...
ETU completely discredited - yet again
The Electrical Trades Union’s campaign of misinformation and misrepresentation has been shown for what it really is, Treasurer Tim Nicholls said today.
New Biosecurity Act to better protect Queensland
Queensland’s environment and agricultural sector will be better protected after the new Biosecurity Act was passed in State Parliament today.