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Brisbane housing construction project tender opens under Buy Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government has called on eligible South East Queensland construction companies to tender for the construction of a new social housing complex in Upper Mt Gravatt.
New planning scheme paving the way for Yarrabah community
Yarrabah residents will benefit from the introduction of a new Town Planning Scheme this week, which will provide for future development in Yarrabah while protecting cultural heritage and natural assets.
Gold Coast Health to lease former Varsity Lakes surgical hospital from Healthe Care
Gold Coast Health will lease the former Gold Coast Surgical Hospital to deliver more efficient public elective surgery to the local community.
Queensland businesses and jobs stand to gain from Affordable Energy Plan
Hundreds of Queensland farmers and manufacturers could slash tens of thousands of dollars from their power bills under extended energy audits, as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Affordable Energy Plan.
Advanced weed targeting technology wins Palaszczuk Government funding
A Queensland agtech startup can get its ‘drone-to-tractor’ precision weed targeting system to market much sooner with a grant from the Palaszczuk Government.
Palaszczuk Govt delivers Affordable Energy Plan for regional QLDers
The Palaszczuk Government will use the benefits of public ownership to cut $125 a year from household bills and $120 off small business bills as part of a $2 billion Affordable Energy Plan.
Cape York youth show leadership in fight against domestic and family violence
Students from Cape York indigenous communities have been praised for the leadership they have shown in taking on entrenched attitudes to Domestic and Family Violence.
Three new aircraft will boost police operations in the North
The Palaszczuk Government’s $47 million investment in two new rescue helicopters and one new fixed wing aircraft for North Queensland will also boost aerial policing for the region.
New funding to support Far North Queensland families of ice users
Far North Queensland families of ice users will be better equipped to help their addicted loved ones thanks to funding of up to $880,000 over three years for ice and other drug-related information, education and support services.
Premier unveils $50 power bill savings and power price pledge
The Palaszczuk Government will ensure Queenslanders’ power bills are pegged to average inflation over the next two years and cut $50 a year from bills as part of a $2 billion Affordable Energy Plan to provide cost of living relief.
Palaszczuk Government supports green concrete project to slash carbon emissions
A Queensland family business behind eco-friendly concrete reducing carbon emissions is set to become a global player with support from the Palaszczuk Government.
Palaszczuk Government supports research into new vaccine to treat head and neck cancer
Immunologist Professor Ian Frazer is investigating the use of a new therapeutic human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine he invented in treating head and neck cancers, thanks to the help of Advance Queensland’s Ignite Ideas Fund.
Assistance for residents affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in southern Gladstone
Immediate Hardship Assistance and support services are now available to residents directly affected by recent heavy rainfall and flooding in the southern suburbs of Gladstone.
Disaster Assistance for Gladstone and North Burnett Communities
JOINT MEDIA RELEASEThe Hon Michael Keenan MPMinister for Justice Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Counter TerrorismThe Hon Mark Ryan MP Queensland Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Palaszczuk Government funding gives budding cricketers a shot at the big time
A Brisbane company behind a batting training device to help the next generation of cricket superstars develop their skills has been awarded almost $100,000 under round three of the Palaszczuk Government’s Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas funding.
Gold Coast’s Biggest Tree Planting Day
Gold Coasters will brave the wet weather today to plant 10,000 native trees at the Robina City Parklands thanks to funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Dianne
Police have found the fishing boat "Dianne" that overturned in Bustard Bay off the central Queensland coast on Monday night, and they will start recovery operations this morning.
Mega container ship due to arrive in Brisbane
The Port of Brisbane is about to play host to the longest container ship to ever visit Queensland.
Queensland’s foster and kinship carers spoke and we listened
The voices of Queensland’s foster and kinship carers have been heard with the State Government using valuable feedback from the Partners in Care workshops, a foster and kinship care engagement program implemented across the state.
MSF Sugar and the Queensland Government sign an MOU that will deliver no net loss of cane land arising from Cairns South SDA
The Queensland Government and MSF Sugar will investigate the feasibility of potential industry adjacent to the Mulgrave Mill as part of the proposed Cairns South State Development Area (SDA).
Palaszczuk Government puts safety first at South Pine and Pullen Roads
More than one million dollars will be spent improving safety at the intersection of South Pine and Pullen Roads at Everton Park.
Turnbull Govt must turn on funding tap for Qld water projects
The Palaszczuk Government has put $12.5 million on the table to help fund a vital water project in the Burdekin that could deal with long term salinity problems.
Burdekin Hydro plans powering ahead
A hydro-electric power station on the state’s largest dam – Burdekin Falls Dam – to secure energy and support jobs for North Queensland moved a step closer today.
Drone pilot course takes off at Mabel Park State High
Students at Mabel Park State High School will be among the first in Queensland to gain a qualification in drone piloting skills.
Another big tick for Palaszczuk Government’s economic plan
S&P Global Ratings’ announcement that affirms its AA+ credit rating for Queensland is another big tick for the Palaszczuk Government’s economic plan, says Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Curtis Pitt.
Community groups urged to apply for funding under new round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund
The Palaszczuk Government is calling on Queensland community groups to apply for funding under the next round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund, which opens today.
Work under way to assess farm production impact
Government staff are on the ground in central Queensland and the Burnett assessing damage to agricultural production caused by floods and recent heavy rain.
Audit reveals big power bill savings at Burdekin pump station
Lower Burdekin Water (LBW) has slashed its power bill at one pump station by $20,000 a year after implementing the findings of an Energy Savers Program audit.
Regional Queenslanders win big in annual open data awards
A Sunshine Coast team behind a drone that delivers medicine to isolated customers is among a swag of successful Queenslanders who collected gold medals and honourable mentions at a recent international event to celebrate the use of government data in solving community problems.
Whale sized works on Warrego Highway underway
Thirty-two concrete girders, each the length of a fully grown blue whale, have been installed as part of construction on a new overpass west of Toowoomba.