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Government funding to help Burdekin combat sea level rise
The Palaszczuk Government is providing Burdekin Shire Council with a grant of $425,810 to progress its Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS).
Help for Gladstone to prepare for coastal hazards and sea level rise
The Palaszczuk Government is providing Gladstone Regional Council with an initial grant of $47,000 for the Gladstone Regional Council to develop a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS).
National Parks start reopening in aftermath of bushfires
Queensland’s National Parks have started reopening after being affected by unprecedented bushfires.
Remote resources fuel jobs across state
After a 2000 km sea journey, the first shipment of bauxite from Rio Tinto’s $2.6 billion Amrun project in Far North Queensland has sailed into central Queensland to sustain local jobs.
Remote resources fuel jobs across state
After a 2000 km sea journey, the first shipment of bauxite from Rio Tinto’s $2.6 billion Amrun project in Far North Queensland has sailed into central Queensland today to sustainlocal jobs.
Supporting workforces during industry transition
The Palaszczuk Government has welcomed a report by Jobs Queensland detailing key elements and actions to support workforces during industry transition.
Still time left to apply for immediate financial relief after bushfires
More than 7,800 people across Central Queensland affected by the recent bushfires have now benefited from Emergency Hardship Assistance grants.
Youth Justice Strategy changing the story for young people
The Palaszczuk Government has today released Queensland’s first Youth Justice Strategy outlining ways to keep communities safer and reduce youth reoffending across the state.
Have a dingo-safe Christmas at K’gari
Families heading to K’gari (Fraser Island) for summer holidays are asked to stay in fenced areas and follow all dingo-safe behaviour.
$3 million invested in training for indigenous communities
$3 million has been invested to extend a successful training program in partnership with the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ).
Increased safety risks at regional dams this summer
Regional Queenslanders are encouraged to be aware of increased recreational safety risks of low level dams.
Making Our New Trains Accessible for Everyone
Queensland will have one of the most inclusive modern train fleets in Australia with accessible toilets on every NGR train and double the priority seating for people with disabilities.
‘FibreCo Qld’ to deliver better internet for regional Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government will use 6000 kilometres of state-owned fibre optic cable to boost internet connectivity and potentially lower prices for more than 600,000 businesses and households around the state.
Got a bright natural resource idea? New million dollar grants on offer
New grants of up to $1 million are on offer for bright sparks with innovative ideas to improve and protect Queensland’s soil, vegetation or waterways and the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland hosts World Premiere of Australian-first Netflix series Tidelands
Tidelands – the first Netflix original series to be made in Australia – is expected to receive a rousing reception at its World Premiere in Brisbane tonight, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and invited guests getting a first look at the series just days before it begins stream ...
Bushfires State Recovery Coordinator appointed
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Queensland’s bushfire recovery efforts will be coordinated by Major-General (retired) Stuart Smith.
Capricorn Highway duplication contract awarded
The contract for the $74.99 million Capricorn Highway duplication project between Rockhampton and Gracemere has been awarded to a joint venture between Fulton Hogan and SMEC.
Improved koala mapping leads to better outcomes for koala habitat
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on its commitment to protect koalas, with an extra 190,000 hectares of koala habitat now added to essential habitat mapping.
Historic day as western half of Toowoomba Second Range Crossing opens
The western section of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC) has opened to traffic for the first time, marking a major milestone for one of the state’s largest infrastructure projects and for Queensland’s largest inland city.
New Caloundra mountain bike trail is the Beez Kneez
Opening today, the new Beez Kneez black-diamond mountain bike trail in Caloundra is set to entertain locals and visitors alike with its unique features.
Queensland boaties urged to prepare
Queensland boaties should be prepared for heavy rain, high winds and dangerous surf expected in the wake of ex-cyclone Owen from today.
Extra bushfire help for CQ communities of Bracewell and Machine Creek
Personal hardship disaster assistance has been extended to the Gladstone areas of Bracewell and Machine Creek in response to the Central Queensland bushfires.
New Maranoa women’s shelter helps women and children escape violence
A new women’s shelter in the Maranoa funded by the Palaszczuk Government is helping more women and children affected by domestic and family violence in the south-west region.
Rural support for drought affected areas
The Palaszczuk Government is investing $2.2m in Rural Support Training Programs to provide training support to farmers and communities severely affected by drought.
Queensland's exports boom again
Another month, another record for Queensland export.
Queensland calls out Federal LNP for climate inaction
Queensland Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne Enoch has joined with other state and territory Ministers to condemn the Federal Government for its inaction to address climate change.
Minister opens Peter McAulay Charity Golf Day
Today the Minister for Police Mark Ryan MP joined Assistant Commissioner Mike Condon, Southern Region, to officially open the Constable Peter McAulay Charity Golf Day at Sandy Gallop Golf Club.
Don’t be a fishing fool – know your rules
Just like fresh Queensland prawns for Christmas lunch, fishing and summer are a perfect match.
Mussel up and out of Weipa
Almost 18 months of regular surveillance activities have found no further evidence of the invasive marine pest Asian green mussel in waters around Weipa.
Courts’ SMS trial expanded statewide
Adult defendants on bail around Queensland will now receive an SMS reminder 24 hours before their next court appearance as part of a regional pilot project that has been expanded statewide.