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Water pilot project improves environment and eases cost of living pressure
A pilot project funded by Queensland Urban Utilities will not only have big environmental benefits but, will also demonstrate a way to help moderate water prices.
ANZAC – a time to remember all veterans
Queenslanders are being encouraged to recognise the many Indigenous Australians who’ve served in the military on the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One.
Queensland’s Mako Mermaids hooks TV viewers
About 500 local jobs have been created by television’s favourite trio of mermaids making a big splash with Mako Mermaids now filming at Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast.
Maroochydore bus station taxi trial
A new late-night taxi pick-up zone will provide a safer place to wait for a cab on the Sunshine Coast.
Queensland breakthrough makes chemo safer
A Queensland research breakthrough could relieve the suffering of millions of chemotherapy patients around the world.
New patrol boat to beef up protection for the Reef
A new patrol vessel, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland governments, will soon take to the water to monitor and protect the Great Barrier Reef.
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES IMPACTED
Federal Minister for Justice, Michael Keenan, and Queensland Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Jack Dempsey, today announced that further assistance is being provided to communities hardest hit by Tropical Cyclone Ita.
Attorney-General orders appeal
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Jarrod Bleijie has instructed the Director of Public Prosecutions to appeal the sentence of Richard Quincy Williams, who was convicted of rape and other offences in the Southport District Court on 7 April 2014.
$12.4 million boost for community groups across the State
Almost 600 local community organisations across Queensland will share in over $12.4 million in the latest round of State Government community benefit grants.
Remain alert on roads following Easter break
Queensland motorists are being congratulated for staying safe on the roads over the Easter period maintaining one of the lowest road tolls on record.
People’s Budget proves popular with Queenslanders
More than 16,000 Queenslanders have had their say on how to lower Queensland’s debt to a sustainable level through the ‘Strong Choices’ website in its first full week of operation.
Paradise showcased through local’s eyes
A new tourism marketing campaign to attract Brisbane and interstate visitors to Tropical North Queensland will start screening this week.
School resumes for an eventful Term Two
Students and teachers have been welcomed back to school across the state for what will be an exciting and busy second term.
Market access negotiated for banana industry
North Queensland banana farmers have received a boost with the Queensland Government negotiating arrangements to ensure growers can certify fruit from fallen plants after Tropical Cyclone Ita.
Get in now for centenary celebrations
Queensland secondary students are being given the chance of a lifetime with the opportunity to be part of the Centenary of Anzac celebrations in Gallipoli next year.
Queensland set to welcome royals
Premier Campbell Newman will today welcome their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Queensland.
Stay ‘gas safe’ during Easter
Holiday makers are reminded to be ‘gas safe’ over the Easter Holidays when using portable gas appliances.
Proposed 'call in' for Masters Home Improvement Store
The Queensland Government will consider ‘calling in’ the development application for the proposed Masters Home Improvement Store in Bundaberg, following a request from council.
Most national parks now open for Easter
Easter picnic and camping trips are back on track after rangers pulled out all the stops to reopen national parks in the Daintree and other areas in northern and central Queensland, in the aftermath of Cyclone Ita.
Police Unite against Alcohol Fuelled Violence
Queensland revellers will experience the benefits of safer party precincts this weekend, following the launch of a joint policing effort to crack down on alcohol-fuelled violence and antisocial behaviour.
New passenger terminal for Boulia Airport
The Western Queensland town of Boulia will receive a new airport terminal to cater for local residents and a growing number of resource sector workers through the Queensland Government’s $495 million Royalties for the Regions program.
Funding aids life-saving snake venom research
Ground-breaking research that uses deadly snake venom in blood testing technology is one of the projects being boosted by the Queensland Government’s $990,000 support over three years for the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF).
More affordable housing in Redcliffe
Housing affordability in Redcliffe has received a welcome boost with 20 new townhouses recently completed under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).
Labor smear exposed by Union
The credibility of the Queensland Labor Party has been further tarnished, and Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk exposed as a smear merchant, following comments by Queensland Police Union President, Ian Leavers.
JOINT STATEMENT: Construction starts on Gateway Motorway South
CONGESTION on Brisbane’s busy Gateway Motorway South will soon ease with construction starting on the widening of Mt Gravatt–Capalaba Road across the Gateway Motorway, including improvements to ramps for drivers entering and exiting the highway.
Waging war on western weeds
Queensland graziers have received a boost in the fight against prickly acacia and bellyache bush with the State Government announcing $1.88 million to combat the weeds.
Government reveals plan for priority infrastructure
The Queensland Government has announced a way forward to the challenging issue of infrastructure charges that will encourage development, while providing new funding avenues for local government.
Public transport patrols double ahead of Easter
In the lead up to Easter the Queensland Government has doubled the number of Senior Network Officers on the Gold Coast targeting anti-social behaviour on public transport.
Leasehold rent relief for landholders in cyclone-affected shires
Quarterly leasehold rent and freehold land instalment payments have been deferred by the Newman Government to support landholders as they start the recovery task from ex-tropical Cyclone Ita.
Cyclone Ita 'ground zero' power heroes thanked
North Queensland communities hit by Tropical Cyclone Ita should have their electricity back on in time for Easter.