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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.
National parks in rapid recovery after Cyclone Ita
The majority of national parks in northern and central Queensland, which were closed because of Tropical Cyclone Ita have now been reopened.
Mount Isa guides 30-year ResourcesQ vision
A 30-year action plan to ensure Queensland’s resources sector remains strong is starting to take shape with the first of five regional workshops held as part of the Queensland Government’s ResourcesQ initiative.
Queensland research pioneering Dengue solution
Queensland scientists are one step closer to eradicating Dengue after promising results in field trials have limited the spread of the disease.
New Resident Information Service Launched
Residents of retirement villages and manufactured home parks now have access to a new service to help them understand their rights.
Recreation opportunities to grow around Scenic Rim lakes
People will be able to enjoy more recreational opportunities in and around the Scenic Rim’s lakes with the state government today releasing plans for upgraded facilities, better access, new opportunities and improved safety.
Festival to deliver stellar Indigenous art line-up
Cairns is set for a cultural and tourism boost with the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2014 (CIAF) to be hosted over three days in July, focusing on Indigenous art, music, dance and fashion design.
Assistance for farms hit by tropical cyclone Ita
Famers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Ita will have access to financial support, including concessional loans and freight subsidies.
Download the Daily Physical Activity Guide for an `appy Easter
Queensland kids can stay active during the Easter break with the help of the free Daily Physical Activity Guide iPhone app.
$2 billion in savings to reduce power prices
Queenslanders will experience cheaper electricity prices in the future after the Queensland Government announced common sense changes that will save electricity distributors $2 billion dollars.
Assistance for Cooktown, Laura, Wujal Wujal and Hope Vale
Mobile outreach teams are assisting individuals and families who have suffered some loss or damage to their home as a result of Tropical Cyclone Ita.
Tigerair invests in Cairns
Tigerair Australia today launched its new daily return services between Brisbane and Cairns, reinforcing the Newman Government’s election promise to grow tourism as one of the four pillars of the Queensland economy.
$300,000 for Northern Brisbane restoration projects
Two waterways in Northern Brisbane will benefit from a $300,000 investment by the Newman Government.
New facility to help homeless in Cairns
Efforts to tackle homelessness in Cairns took another step forward with the Queensland Government today announcing the location of a new supported accommodation facility for homeless people.