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Cairns will be safer with lower speed limit
Pedestrians in Cairns CBD will be safer with the introduction of a 40km/h speed limit on roads in the CBD early in the New Year.
Sarina Range restored in time for Christmas
The restoration of the Sarina Range, severely damaged by landslides during Tropical Cyclone Debbie in 2017, will be completed in time for Christmas.
Bushfire State Recovery Coordinator visits impacted communities
Recently appointed State Recovery Coordinator Major-General (retired) Stuart Smith has visited the most heavily impacted areas of the recent unprecedented bushfires that swept through Central Queensland.
Lake visitors urged to play it safe during storm season
Visitors to South East Queensland’s lakes and dams should be aware of the risks of changing weather patterns, in particular sudden storms, during summer.
Government backs new crops in Murray Darling Basin
Producers in the Queensland Murray Darling Basin area can apply for grants of up to $100,000 to help set up new high value horticulture enterprises.
Police and emergency services combine to spread Christmas road safety message
Today, the Minister for Police, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, and Assistant Commissioner of Road Policing Command, Mike Keating launched the 2018 QPS Christmas road safety campaign on the Gold Coast.
Early $9.1 million Christmas present for drought-stricken Paroo Shire
Christmas has come early for the drought-stricken Outback Shire of Paroo, with the Palaszczuk Government delivering $9.1 million in emergency funding to build a new sewage treatment plant and reline the pipes. Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said delivering the crit ...
State support ensures Sport for Bush Kids keeps on running
Another successful Sport for Bush Kids (SFBK) event has concluded in Mount Isa, boosted by $10,000 in support from the Palaszczuk Government.
Clever cochineal culls crippling cactus
A tiny insect has saved a weed-infested paddock north of Eulo by controlling a coral cactus infestation.
Get out and about these summer holidays
The summer holidays are the perfect time to get out and enjoy Queensland’s great outdoors.
Demolition makes way for new North Straddie cultural centre
Demolition has started on the site earmarked for the new Minjerribah Cultural Centre – a major milestone for the North Stradbroke Island economic transition strategy.
Free drinking water in the can for disaster-affected Queenslanders
In an Australian first, free canned water will be distributed to Queenslanders whose water supply is cut off during natural disasters.
Summer sizzles at the Cultural Centre
Summer sizzles at the Cultural Centre
Lending a helping hand — new accommodation for women and children on the Gold Coast
Queensland developer Halcyon has officially launched five accommodation units under construction on the northern Gold Coast for women and children recovering from domestic and family violence.
Government funding to help Burdekin combat sea level rise
The Palaszczuk Government is providing Burdekin Shire Council with a grant of $425,810 to progress its Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS).
Help for Gladstone to prepare for coastal hazards and sea level rise
The Palaszczuk Government is providing Gladstone Regional Council with an initial grant of $47,000 for the Gladstone Regional Council to develop a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS).
National Parks start reopening in aftermath of bushfires
Queensland’s National Parks have started reopening after being affected by unprecedented bushfires.
Remote resources fuel jobs across state
After a 2000 km sea journey, the first shipment of bauxite from Rio Tinto’s $2.6 billion Amrun project in Far North Queensland has sailed into central Queensland to sustain local jobs.
Remote resources fuel jobs across state
After a 2000 km sea journey, the first shipment of bauxite from Rio Tinto’s $2.6 billion Amrun project in Far North Queensland has sailed into central Queensland today to sustainlocal jobs.
Supporting workforces during industry transition
The Palaszczuk Government has welcomed a report by Jobs Queensland detailing key elements and actions to support workforces during industry transition.
Still time left to apply for immediate financial relief after bushfires
More than 7,800 people across Central Queensland affected by the recent bushfires have now benefited from Emergency Hardship Assistance grants.
Youth Justice Strategy changing the story for young people
The Palaszczuk Government has today released Queensland’s first Youth Justice Strategy outlining ways to keep communities safer and reduce youth reoffending across the state.
Have a dingo-safe Christmas at K’gari
Families heading to K’gari (Fraser Island) for summer holidays are asked to stay in fenced areas and follow all dingo-safe behaviour.
$3 million invested in training for indigenous communities
$3 million has been invested to extend a successful training program in partnership with the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ).
Increased safety risks at regional dams this summer
Regional Queenslanders are encouraged to be aware of increased recreational safety risks of low level dams.
Making Our New Trains Accessible for Everyone
Queensland will have one of the most inclusive modern train fleets in Australia with accessible toilets on every NGR train and double the priority seating for people with disabilities.
‘FibreCo Qld’ to deliver better internet for regional Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government will use 6000 kilometres of state-owned fibre optic cable to boost internet connectivity and potentially lower prices for more than 600,000 businesses and households around the state.
Got a bright natural resource idea? New million dollar grants on offer
New grants of up to $1 million are on offer for bright sparks with innovative ideas to improve and protect Queensland’s soil, vegetation or waterways and the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland hosts World Premiere of Australian-first Netflix series Tidelands
Tidelands – the first Netflix original series to be made in Australia – is expected to receive a rousing reception at its World Premiere in Brisbane tonight, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and invited guests getting a first look at the series just days before it begins stream ...
Bushfires State Recovery Coordinator appointed
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Queensland’s bushfire recovery efforts will be coordinated by Major-General (retired) Stuart Smith.