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Reforms herald new era of productivity for Queensland landholders
Landmark reforms to Queensland’s vegetation management framework passed State Parliament today, restoring balance to vegetation laws and marking the end of years of vilification of the rural sector by the previous Labor Government.
Lifeline passed for drought stricken Queensland graziers
The Newman Government has taken swift action to save starving cattle in the state’s drought stricken communities, as the Queensland Parliament passed an emergency grazing amendment to the Nature Conservation Act 1992 tonight.
Second croc caught at Newell Beach
A second crocodile has been caught in a trap at Saltwater Creek at Newell Beach, near Mossman.
Green groups hypocritical on terminal proposal
Green groups’ claims about future development at Abbot Point coal port reveal their hypocrisy and determination to oppose any and every development to the detriment of the Queensland economy and Queenslanders.
Government hands back corridor
The Newman Government has continued its commitment to restoring power to local governments by revoking the Bundamba to Swanbank State Development Area (SDA) and handing back planning control of the corridor to Ipswich City Council.
The campaign that problem gamblers can’t miss
Problem gamblers won’t be able to miss a new campaign aimed at making
New 5-star hotel for Brisbane CBD
The Newman Government has finalised the sale of the former Brisbane Supreme and District Courts in George Street, allowing for the largest single development to date in the Brisbane CBD.
Home Assist Secure program to continue
Housing and Public Works Minister Tim Mander has announced the Home Assist Secure program will continue to be funded throughout 2013–14.
Stock squad to investigate cattle deaths
Members of the Queensland Police Service’s Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad have been appointed to investigate the deaths of 46 heifers at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's 'Swans Lagoon' property near Ayr.
Commissariat Store starts a new chapter
Housing and Public Works Minister Tim Mander has hosted a special rededication ceremony to mark the end of the meticulous restoration of the flood damaged Commissariat Store.
New boot camp for Cairns
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie has announced that his department’s Director-General has terminated the contract of the Cairns boot camp’s operator, Safe Pathways.
Queensland celebrates 30 years of music excellence awards
Tickets to Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music (MOST) go on sale today (Monday 20 May).
Flood-hit Bundaberg fishers find relief with new trial
Commercial beam trawl fishers who were hard hit by flood damage to the Burnett River will now be able to access additional fishing areas as part of a new government trial.
Independent investigation initiated
The death of 46 heifers at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's 'Swans Lagoon' property near Ayr earlier this month is being independently investigated.
Good neighbours make safe and secure communities
Police Minister Jack Dempsey has urged all Queenslanders to look out for the safety of their neighbours at the Good Neighbour Security Expo in Mount Gravatt this afternoon.
License reform for Queensland drivers
Better educated younger drivers and changes for older drivers are included in a package of driver license reforms which have been recommended by some of Queensland’s leading road safety experts and will be implemented by the Newman Government
JPs now at your fingertips
A new mobile website now makes finding a Justice of the Peace (JP) or Commissioner for Declarations (C.decs) as simple as a tap of your finger.
Cairns to host two Mountain Bike World Cups
Cairns will be the focus of international sports fans when it hosts the UCI Mountain Bike World Cups in 2014 and 2016.
Volunteer for Queensland’s best lifestyle jobs
National Parks Minister Steve Dickson is looking for volunteers for the best lifestyle jobs in Queensland.
Energex Apprentice Awards highlight industry’s best and brightest
Energy Minister Mark McArdle has congratulated the Energex Apprentice of the Year Awards winners presented at a ceremony last night.
Batman and Snow White on trial for Law Week
What if the Evil Queen stood trial for poisoning Snow White? Imagine if the Dark Knight’s brand of rough justice finally caught up with him.
Local schools rewarded for Excellence
Schools in the Far North Queensland region are celebrating outstanding teaching practices, with seven awards for educational excellence presented today.
Lights, camera… “And Action” on Gold Coast tourism campaign
A new blockbuster Gold Coast tourism campaign ‘And Action’ will grace the silver screen from this Sunday.
State-wide tourism workshops developing a 20-year plan
The long-term direction of Queensland’s tourism industry is under the spotlight at workshops across the state to discuss how the industry will be more competitive and successful over the next 20 years.
Registrations now open for DestinationQ 2013
Registrations have opened for this year’s much anticipated DestinationQ forum, the Queensland Government’s peak industry event for tourism.
Burdekin Growers’ Race Day provides local boost
Racing Minister Steve Dickson will officially open the Burdekin Growers’ Race Day tomorrow, and is encouraging all North Queenslanders to come along and show their support for country racing.
‘Operation Cool Burn’ to prepare Queensland for bushfire season
The temperature may be cooling, but operations are heating up for Queensland’s firefighters with the 2013 bushfire season just around the corner.
Hospital and Health Boards retain almost 90 per cent of members
Queensland’s Hospital and Health Boards have retained 101 of their 117 inaugural appointees as they move into their second year in charge of local health resources.
Relief on its way for BJD affected producers
Relief for cattle producers impacted by the recent Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) cases is on its way with cattle farmers able to apply for financial support from 31 May 2013.
African festival celebrates solidarity
Be sure to visit the lawns of African House in East Brisbane on Sunday 26 May as Queensland’s African communities come together to celebrate the Africa Day Festival.