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Palaszczuk Government unveils $3.8 million firefighting boost for Darling Downs region
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford will today officially open three new QFES stations – and hand over two new appliances – in a $3.8 million boost for firefighters and rural volunteers in the Darling Downs region.
New funds for HIV prevention
The Palaszczuk Government is boosting funding to the Queensland AIDS Council to help more vulnerable Queenslanders take up successful HIV prevention treatment PrEP.
Gladstone Energy and Ammonia Project could create 1000 jobs
A $1 billion Gladstone Energy and Ammonia Project which could deliver up to 1000 jobs for the region has been declared a coordinated project this week by Queensland’s independent Coordinator-General.
Darling Downs feedlot beefs up operations
Australia’s second largest feedlot enterprise is expanding its operations on the Darling Downs with a funding injection from the Palaszczuk Government’s $150 million Jobs and Regional Growth Fund.
Improved customer information during trackwork
TransLink and Queensland Rail will trial timetabled rail replacement bus services and better customer information during two Ferny Grove train line closures next month.
PM Morrison, don’t rob Peter to pay Paul
Education Minister Grace Grace has called on the Federal Government not to turn its back on public schools, urging the PM not to rob Peter to pay Paul.
Safety first for dams and lakes
Stay vigilant and stay safe is the message for the thousands expected to take advantage of Queensland’s dams and lakes during the September school holidays.
Night of nights for Queensland’s brewing enthusiasts
Queensland’s best craft brewers were thrust into the spotlight last night, as the industry’s version of the Oscars, the Beeries Gala Awards, rolled into Brisbane’s Royal International Convention Centre.
Extra judges for Queensland
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has announced the courts will be expanded, with funding for two more judges to improve the delivery of justice in Queensland.
Doctors welcome hospital name announcement
Queensland’s specialist paediatric hospital will change its name to “Queensland Children’s Hospital”.
Young Queenslanders urged to make their voices heard
Young people from across Queensland who are interested in representing their peers and shaping Queensland’s future can apply now to be a member of the new Queensland Youth Engagement Panel (QYEP).
New Fire and Rescue Station and SES equipment in $2.8 million boost for Far North
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford today (Friday) officially opened Herberton’s new $2.7 million fire station – and presented State Emergency Service (SES) crews with three new trailers worth more than $63,000.
Vital stormwater infrastructure officially opened
Vital stormwater infrastructure is now in place to protect Toowoomba’s key economic hub with the opening of the more than $4 million Charlton North Detention Basin.
Seagrass scientist is Queensland’s 2018 Tall Poppy
The Palaszczuk Government has congratulated an environmental scientist from James Cook University who has won the 2018 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year Award.
More farm maintenance codes updated for landholders
Rural producers are being asked for their views on updated guidelines for low-risk essential clearing to maintain their properties.
Greater energy choice for regional Queenslanders
Regional consumers will be able to return to Ergon after switching to another retailer after the Palaszczuk Government passed new energy laws today.
Statement from Fisheries Minister Mark Furner
Fisheries Minister Mark Furner has expressed his sympathies to the victims of two shark attacks in the Whitsundays.
Queensland protected area increases with new Nature Refuge
The Palaszczuk Government is further increasing the amount of protected areas in Queensland, with another 34,000 hectares added as part of a nature refuge near Rungulla National Park.
Funding boost to support QLD’s Invictus Games athletes
Queensland’s Invictus Games athletes gathered at Parliament House today for an official ‘send-off’ before next month’s big sporting event, which is being held in Australia for the first time.
Ministers call out the LNP on gender inequality
Minister for Employment Shannon Fentiman said the Palaszczuk Government’s record of achievement for women was in stark contrast to the record of the LNP.
More Queenslanders stand up against elder abuse
The number of Queenslanders seeking help and advice about elder abuse is continuing to grow as more people become aware of the seriousness of this issue and the support available.
Greater consistency on lift laws for Queensland 4WD owners
Queensland vehicle lift modification laws will change to be more consistent with other jurisdictions for 4WD motorists across the country after consultation with 4WD groups.
Last days to have say on TSRC name
The final countdown is on to submit naming suggestion for the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC) road and elements.
World-leading waste-to-energy company eyes Ipswich for $400 million project
World-leading German waste-to-energy company REMONDIS has announced plans to build a $400 million energy-from-waste (EfW) facility in Swanbank, south of Ipswich.
Community feedback firmly behind light rail extension to Burleigh Heads
More than 75 per cent of Gold Coast residents support Light Rail Stage 3A, according to an independent survey conducted as part of recent community consultation.
An old treasure of Toowoomba gets facelift
The Palaszczuk Government is investing $100,000 to protect and conserve the 84-year-old, heritage-listed Toowoomba Trades Hall.
Review into state’s volunteer marine rescue services to commence next week
A wide-ranging review into Queensland’s volunteer marine rescue services will start on Monday (September 24), Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said today (Thursday).
Landmark legislation paves the way to redress for thousands of Queensland child sex abuse victims
Child Safety Minister Di Farmer says approximately 10,000 people who suffered sexual abuse as children in institutions are expected to seek redress after the passage of landmark legislation in the Queensland Parliament today.
Palaszczuk Government bolsters frontline emergency services across Qld
One hundred new Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) staff and more than 60 new Fire and Rescue appliances will soon boost frontline services across Queensland keeping our communities even safer.
Western Downs Regional Council partially drought declared
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner has partially drought declared the Western Downs Regional Council area.