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Up and coming stars hit the stage for 15th anniversary of CGEN
Education Minister Grace Grace has congratulated around 1,400 Queensland students who are involved in this year’s Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage (CGEN) program.
Small businesses prepare for climate change
The Palaszczuk Government is supporting small businesses to prepare for the impacts of climate change, with the launch of the Small and Medium Enterprise Sector Adaptation Plan.
Community grants on offer in latest funding round
Community organisations can apply for funding of up to $35,000 under the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants which is now open.
New Queensland trade commissioner in Hong Kong
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced Ms Julia Herries had been appointed Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner – Hong Kong.
Queensland gas to power more manufacturing jobs
Queensland gas will continue to support hundreds of Queensland manufacturing jobs in Gladstone and at Rocklea in Brisbane.
New funding to keep exotic fruit fly at bay
The Queensland Government has moved to protect jobs in Far North Queensland’s agricultural sector by boosting funding to efforts to eradicate exotic fruit fly in the region.
New bridges to bust M1 congestion
Work has started to install almost 400 bridge decks for two new northbound bridges across Mudgeeraba Creek on Queensland’s M1 - Pacific Motorway.
Access to staff information will benefit Queensland’s elderly
All private aged care homes in Queensland will be asked to publicly report their staffing information under legislation proposed by the State Government.
Job opps open for apprentices with Ergon & Energex
Nearly 100 jobs are available for the next generation of electricity industry professionals with Queensland’s publicly-owned electricity distributors Ergon Energy and Energex.
G:link reaches five-year milestone
The Goldy has 42 million reasons to celebrate as its iconic blue and yellow trams cut the cake on five years of connecting the Coast.
Statement by Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad on today’s labour force data
Today’s labour force figures underline the importance of the Palaszczuk Government’s focus on job creation in challenging economic times.
Alcohol Management Review Finalised
A review of Alcohol Management Plans (AMPs) in Queensland’s 19 discrete and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities has been finalised by the Palaszczuk Government.
New flower, foliage technology helps support regional jobs
A Sunshine Coast flower and foliage company is making the most of new propagation technology while supporting regional jobs through grant funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Government support grows jobs in fruitful business venture
A North Burnett horticulture producer is set to build a new pre-packaging and quick chill facility with funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Agtech jobs on offer in farm robot company
A team of specialised agtech robot designers and builders will be recruited in Central Queensland thanks to grant funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Funding boost for RSPCA and 1300 ANIMAL
The RSPCA is set to receive an additional $200,000 in funding to support their 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) hotline thanks to the Palaszczuk Government.
A good excuse to stay in your pyjamas this Friday
It’s the perfect excuse to stay in your pyjamas all day while supporting an organisation that helps vulnerable Queensland children.
Queensland kids benefit from award winning training
More than 2,000 Queensland child protection workers have completed an award-winning training course aimed at helping children overcome trauma and live happy lives, with 3,500 more enrolled.
International art exhibition generates millions for Brisbane tourism
A major international art exhibition held over five months at Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) pumped $35 million into the economy and generated 1.5 million visitor nights for Queensland, new data has revealed.
XXXX beer continues to pour at Milton Brewery – securing 150 Queensland jobs
The Palaszczuk government has ensured one of Queensland’s favorite beers will continue to flow off the production line at the iconic and historic XXXX Brewery at Milton for many years to come, while securing 150 local Queensland jobs.
Specialist QFES firefighters performing rescues in state’s most difficult mountain terrain
A specialist group of highly-trained Queensland firefighters is tackling some of the state’s most difficult mountain terrain to perform rescues.
State allocates $60,000 for proposed men’s crisis centre in Coen
A men’s crisis centre proposed for Coen in Queensland’s Far North will progress to the next stage, with the Palaszczuk Government investing $60,000 in the project.
Veloway 1 Stage E lifting into place
Almost 70 Super-T girders are being lifted into place to make way for the next stage of the Palaszczuk Government’s Veloway project in Brisbane’s south.
Zero children in Brisbane City Watch House
As of this morning, 17 July 2019, there were zero children held on remand in the Brisbane City Watch House.
$414,000 to expand Transition 2 Success in Gold Coast and Mount Isa
The Palaszczuk Government is supporting young people in contact with the Youth Justice system on the Gold Coast and in Mount Isa, with new funding to roll out the successful Transition 2 Success (T2S) program in both locations.
Broncos kicking goals under latest round of Skilling Queenslanders for Work
More than 6700 Queenslanders will be assisted to get the work ready skills they need to get a job thanks to the latest round of Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding.
Budget boost supports additional ambulance staff in Coen
Residents of Coen and surrounding areas who need emergency pre-hospital care will be better serviced following a boost to Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) staff numbers in the region.
Australian travellers spend more than ever before in Queensland
More Australians than ever before are choosing to holiday in Queensland, with visitor numbers and spending reaching record highs.
$200,000 awarded to restore Qld military memorials and honour boards
The restoration of numerous veterans’ memorials sites across Queensland can soon begin with funding from the first round of a new grants program announced today.
Great Barrier Reef protection in spotlight in Mackay
The importance of protecting the Great Barrier Reef is being highlighted in the Mackay region today, where Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne Enoch is meeting with local canegrowers and stakeholders.