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Positive point of view as Mackay receives $1.38m lookout upgrade
The North Mackay Rotary Lookout will soon become a ‘must-see’ attraction for the city after the revitalisation project secured funding through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 Building our Regions (BoR) program.
World Science Festival wows Brisbane
This year’s World Science Festival Brisbane is now in full swing, connecting Queenslanders with the wonders of science.
Queensland parent survival guide launched worldwide
It’s often said parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but a Queensland survival guide launched in Brisbane is set to help and support parents the world over.
State government on song with Cairns parklands funding
More big-name artists will feature at Munro Martin Parklands in Cairns following a $1.3 million revamp of the park’s performance space, supported through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
Palaszczuk Government supports pay increase for lowest paid
The Palaszczuk Government is supporting a $25.17 per week pay rise for Queensland’s lowest paid private sector workers.
Morrison budget must reverse hospitals cuts in Central Queensland
The Commonwealth Government has one last chance at the upcoming Federal Budget to properly fund Central Queensland’s Hospitals, ahead of the next Federal election.
Brisbane camp inspires QLD STEM girls to shine
Education Minister Grace Grace has launched the 2019 STEM Girl Power Camp, welcoming 59 of the state’s brightest year 10 students to the four-day event in Brisbane.
Attorney-General lodges appeal
Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath will appeal the sentence handed down to Mason Jet Lee’s mother, Anne Maree Lee, for manslaughter and child cruelty.
Queensland forte of musical talent celebrated
The best of Queensland’s musical talent hit the high notes this evening at Queensland Music Awards, where the state’s top musical artists have been celebrated.
Community safety boosted thanks to Community Corrections graduates
The hard work and achievements of the first 22 community corrections graduates for 2019 were recognised today at a ceremony held at the Queensland Corrective Services Academy.
Tenders sought for second Centenary Bridge
Tenders have been called for the detailed design for a new Centenary Bridge at Jindalee.
Queensland appoints first Work Health Safety Prosecutor
The Palaszczuk Government has announced the appointment of Aaron Guilfoyle as Queensland’s first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor.
Enoggera disability housing project now a reality
The doors have now opened on an innovative $4.1 million disability accommodation project in Brisbane that will support local people with disability and provide peace of mind for their elderly parent carers.
Amway delegates touch down in Cairns ahead of $40 million trip
The first of more than 6000 Amway China delegates have touched down in Cairns as part of a month-long initiative set to pump $40 million into the Cairns economy.
First look at Auchenflower station upgrade
Auchenflower residents and commuters are being invited to take a look at the Palaszczuk Government’s plans for Auchenflower station’s multimillion-dollar accessibility upgrade.
Boost in technology and people helps Policelink save time
Average call handling times are coming down and more calls are being dealt with thanks to important improvements to the operational capability of Policelink.
Additional contract monitor for Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre
Queensland Corrective Services has increased its oversight of the management of Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre (AGCC), with the introduction of a third full-time contract monitor commencing today.
Commitment to progress SEQ city deal
The South-East Queensland city deal has been cemented with all three levels of Government coming together to commit to the 20-year vision.
Big Events and Holiday packages to boost Outback Queensland
The Year of Outback Tourism marketing campaign is expected to reach more than three million prospective tourists and double the number of Sunlover bookings in western Queensland, new data has revealed.
Cairns progresses to business case stage for agricultural export centre
The Palaszczuk Government has invited Air Freight Handling Services (AFHS) to submit a business case for a possible multimillion-dollar agricultural export distribution centre at Cairns Airport.
Toowoomba progresses to business case stage for agricultural export centre
The Palaszczuk Government has invited Wagner Group Holdings to submit a business case for a possible multimillion-dollar agricultural export distribution centre at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport.
Three companies invited to compete for Tropical North GTH
One of Tropical North Queensland’s most exciting tourism projects is one step closer to reality with three firms shortlisted to develop a Global Tourism Hub in the Cairns CBD.
Focus on Queensland’s education and training partnership with South Korea
Strengthening education and training partnerships will be the key focus during this week’s South Korea Trade Mission, led by Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman.
Is the Community Recovery team trying to call you?
The Queensland Government’s Community Recovery team has been trying to contact a number of people who have applied for grants and need to be visited in their homes or who need to provide additional information to finalise their applications.
Congestion busting milestone maps future for Coomera Connector
A future road alternative to the M1 between the Gold Coast and the Logan Motorway Interchange has been mapped out after the third and final section of the Coomera Connector was gazetted.
#eatqld – A world of flavour from the state of delicious
The State Government is encouraging Queenslanders to keep healthy and help create jobs by making the most of top-quality Queensland produce.
EOIs open for $5m Waste to Biofutures Fund
Expressions of interest are open for the Palaszczuk Government’s new $5 million Queensland Waste to Biofutures Fund (W2B Fund).
Helping hand for Townsville community groups
Community groups impacted by recent flooding in Townsville will be able to receive face-to-face advice about applying for funding from Queensland’s largest one-off grants program, the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
Stage is set to secure contractor to build new theatre
The Palaszczuk Government has called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a managing contractor to oversee the development of the new $150 million theatre at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) that will support more than 100 jobs during construction.
Police target hooning
Police are taking strong action to tackle hooning on the Sunshine Coast.