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Queensland has called on the Commonwealth to put its money where its mouth is and release the draft legislation it says will guarantee no state or territory will be worse off under its proposed GST calve up.
Palaszczuk Government donates $50,000 to support surf lifesavers in SOS Week
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford today (Tuesday) launched the annual 'Support Our Savers' fundraising appeal with a donation of $50,000 from the Palaszczuk Government.
Interim chair appointed to QR
Queensland Rail board member David Marchant AM has been appointed as the organisation's next chair.
Corruption investigator to head new councillor complaints office
Respected crime investigator Kathleen Florian has been appointed as the inaugural Independent Assessor to head up the new office to deal with councillor conduct complaints in Queensland. Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe welcomed the appointment of Ms Florian, who was ...
Overwhelming Response to Renting Consultation
In just two and a half weeks, more than 29,000 Queenslanders have had their say on renting a place to live in our state.
Anti-poverty week forum focusses on women
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman today will co-host a public forum on Women and Poverty as part of the 15th national Anti-Poverty week events.
Queenslanders urged to support rural firefighters on Yellow Ribbon Day
Fire and Emergency Services Craig Crawford – a former Victorian rural firefighter – today (Tuesday) urged Queenslanders to show their support on Yellow Ribbon Day for the state’s 36,000 Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers.
Applications closing for AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
Applications for the 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will close at the end of this month, so nominations will soon need to be submitted.
Queensland still sold short with federal arts funding framework changes
Queensland Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch has called on the federal government to play a larger role in arts funding for Queensland.
Expressions of interest open for new Queensland ecotrails
Investors are being enticed to develop three new ecotourism trails in North Queensland and the Sunshine Coast.
New festival to lure ‘foodies’ to the Sunshine Coast
Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has today announced the Sunshine Coast will host a new food festival in 2019, aimed at showcasing the region’s food experiences.
Queensland firefighters develop cutting-edge technology to help protect people and property
Queensland firefighters have developed world-class technology to help them accurately predict the path of destructive vegetation fires – potentially saving lives and property, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said today (Monday).
Farm safety messages through the eyes and hands of young Queenslanders
After their success in a state-wide drawing competition, the works of 12 talented primary school students feature in the 2019 edition of the farm safety calendar.
Premier uses social media to respond to cyberbullying
The Premier has taken to social media this morning to outline how Queensland intends to tackle cyberbullying.
New round of heritage grants sees almost $1 million made available
New round of heritage grants sees almost $1 million made available
Premier acclaims 40 years of helicopter rescue service
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has praised RACQ LifeFlight for 40 years of service to the Queensland community, describing the organisation as ‘one of our great institutions’.
Work begins to prepare ex-HMAS Tobruk dive site for global tourists
Beginner level divers will be able to access more of the ex-HMAS Tobruk including features such as the propeller without any changes to the ship’s current position, according to an independent dive report.
Plan to turn Bribie Island eyesore into aquaculture hub
The Palaszczuk Government has today announced a plan to turn rundown buildings on Bribie Island into an innovative world-leading aquaculture hub.
Inaugural meeting of North Queensland Defence Advisory Board
The North Queensland Defence Advisory Board met in Townsville this week for the first time to discuss the multimillion dollar future of the defence industry in the region.
Almost 500 calls for SES assistance in the wake of SEQ storms
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford has praised the efforts of volunteers from the State Emergency Service (SES) and Rural Fire Service (RFS) involved in the clean-up of storm-hit areas in the South Burnett region.
East Trinity remediation a major success thanks to clever science
Scientists involved in an 18-year project to remediate acid sulphate soils at a north Queensland site have pulled off a major accomplishment, turning the once badly acidified land into a place where mangroves, native birds and other wildlife have now returned.
Education is key in crocodile country
The Palaszczuk Government’s Crocwise education program is proving vital in keeping Queenslanders safe near waterways in crocodile country, with figures showing more people are becoming engaged and reporting crocodiles than ever before.
Burnett Heads town centre $6.6 million facelift complete
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Torres Strait child rearing practices to be enshrined in law
Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders will help to develop new legislation that officially recognises traditional Torres Strait Islander child rearing practices.
Maryborough manufacturer expanding locally to target new markets
Maryborough’s iconic supplier to the Australian building industry, Hyne Timber, is commencing construction and fit-out of a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing glue laminated timber plant with support from the Palaszczuk Government.
Queensland attracts more new apprentices and trainees
Data released today shows Queensland continues to buck national trends with increases in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements
Safety and recovery the focus after severe SEQ storms
As the clean-up following yesterday’s severe storm activity across South-East Queensland continues, families, businesses and farmers are beginning to count the cost of the damage.
Queenslanders awarded for building resilience
Four innovative projects from across Queensland have been recognised for making communities safer and better prepared for natural disasters and emergencies at the 2018 Get Ready Queensland Resilient Australia Awards.
Latest quarterly data shows ongoing improvement in Child Safety response times
Queensland’s Child Safety system continues to show improvements, with the Palaszczuk Government’s continued investment in new staff getting results.