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Innovative court program begins in Ipswich
Ipswich has become the third location in Queensland to operate the Court Link program, a new initiative designed to address and overcome the underlying causes of offending.
Palaszczuk Government toughens punishment for child killers
Child killers who show callous disregard for children causing their death will, if convicted, face life in jail.
Queensland shoots and scores with successful rocket test launch
Queensland has taken a giant leap in establishing itself as a key Australian launching state after leading aerospace company Black Sky Aerospace successfully tested their Sighter190 rocket today in Westmar, five hours west of Brisbane.
New SPAYC activity program to make Cairns safer
The Palaszczuk Government has announced a $1 million, three-year pilot program in Cairns to reduce offending by encouraging at-risk young people to take up sport and active recreation.
Agricultural leaders recognised
National Agriculture Day has seen the agricultural sector’s passionate innovators and key influencers recognised at the AgFutures Innovation and Investment Forum, AgFutures 2018, in Brisbane.
Leadership, dedication and service recognised at Policelink awards ceremony
Assistant Commissioner Brett Schafferius and Member for Aspley, Mr Bart Mellish MP, representing Minister Mark Ryan, have congratulated Queensland Police Service officers and staff who received medals and awards at a ceremony in Aspley today.
Queenslanders urged to “share Christmas” to help young Australians in need
Queenslanders are being encouraged to dig deep this holiday season to help provide a better future for disadvantaged children through the Smith Family’s annual Christmas appeal.
Rockhampton filmmaker wins first of its kind fellowship
A Rockhampton-based Indigenous filmmaker with a love of telling stories has been awarded the inaugural MediaRING Fellowship at a conference in Melbourne this morning.
Govt sets out to put Queensland at forefront of international water modelling
The Queensland Government has set out to make the state a global leader in water modelling with the awarding of a tender to the International WaterCentre.
New learner test PrepLs Queenslanders into driver’s seat
New Queensland drivers can now experience a revolutionary online learning and assessment program, designed to replace the written road rules test.
Minister congratulates Project Booyah graduates
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan, congratulated 11 Project Booyah participants from the Redcliffe and Pine Rivers area who graduated today.
QCS wins Premier’s Sustainability Award
Queensland Corrective Services officer Russell Stanford took out the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability for the Palen Creek Correctional Centre’s Australian Native Foods Orchard.
QPS initiatives recognised at Premier’s Awards for Excellence
Minister for Police, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Ian Stewart have congratulated the Queensland Police Service (QPS) projects nominated as finalists at the Premier's Awards for Excellence including two projects that won in their categories and one that was Highly ...
Telehealth brings drug trials to the regions
An Australian-first partnership between North Queensland hospitals is bringing potentially life-saving cancer drug trials to rural patients.
Ipswich advances manufacturing and defence skills expertise
The Palaszczuk Government is mobilising Ipswich’s skilled workforce and is confidently poised to deliver a raft of major manufacturing contracts, including the $5 billion LAND 400 defence deal, bound for South-East Queensland.
Tennis Queensland serves a commitment to Multicultural Charter
Tennis Queensland has formally shown its support of the Multicultural Queensland Charter, signing a copy of the Charter at Sunnybank Hills State School, and committing to uphold the Charter’s principles.The Charter is an integral part of the Multicultural Recognition Act 2016, wh ...
Arts organisations come together to create Queensland’s future
Leading arts organisations from across Queensland will gather today to consider the future of the state’s arts, cultural and creative sector as part of a landmark roundtable established by Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch.
Inspiration behind North Queensland Stadium revealed
The concepts and aspirations behind the design of the North Queensland Stadium have been explained in a behind-the-scenes video released by the Queensland Government.
Queensland’s next generation of leaders optimistic about the future
The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) has released the findings of a recent study, This Place I Call Home: the views of children and young people on Growing up in Queensland, into the views of more than 7000 Queenslanders aged four to 18.
Palaszczuk Government delivers on millions of dollars for regional emergency services
Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke and Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford have officially opened Rockhampton’s $2.9 million Queensland Fire and Emergency Services complex.
North Queensland Stadium milestone a major boost for local jobs
The North Queensland Stadium construction team is on track to induct its 1000th employee by the end of the year.
Minister backs beef producers at industry roundtable
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner has praised Queensland’s beef industry for its resilience and ability to innovate.
Premier sends well wishes to Coralee O’Rourke
The Premier has sent her well wishes to the Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors who will undergo further breast cancer surgery on December 11th.
Palaszczuk Government takes next step in mining rehabilitation
The Palaszczuk Government today released a discussion paper on options for residual risk management of mine sites.
A new era dawns for adolescent mental health in Queensland
Construction has commenced on Queensland’s newest adolescent mental health centre at The Prince Charles Hospital campus.
Yarning Circles to be held in FNQ on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing
The Palaszczuk Government wants to hear from people living in Cairns and Yarrabah about what needs to be done to improve housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.
Grants to support bus driver safety
Queensland’s urban bus operators can now apply for funding to support the safety of their drivers.
Battery grants drive next renewable wave
The next wave of Queensland’s renewable revolution starts tomorrow, when grants become available for households and small businesses to install batteries to store their solar power.
New Cooktown Foreshore to deliver tourism and economic boost to FNQ
The revamped Cooktown Foreshore featuring a water park and fishing platforms is ready for families, locals and visitors to enjoy thanks to $4 million in funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
More than 10,000 responses to The Spit master plan options
Gold Coast residents have logged more than 10,000 responses on the 72 options presented for the seven Spit precincts, with the Top of The Spit so far drawing the most feedback.