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Ensuring future frontline service delivery for Queenslanders
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has commissioned former QUT Vice-Chancellor Peter Coaldrake to map out the best way to ensure Queenslanders continue to have access to the frontline services they need.
New firefighters set to hit the road in South Western Region (Toowoomba)
Toowoomba is set to benefit from the Palaszczuk Government’s $29 million commitment to deliver 100 new firefighting jobs, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said today (Friday).
Twenty-one new firefighters announced for Fraser Coast (Maryborough), Bundaberg and Sunshine Coast
Regional centres will benefit from the Palaszczuk Government’s $29 million commitment to deliver 100 new firefighting jobs in Queensland, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said today (Friday, July 20).
Twenty new firefighters set to hit the road from Townsville to Cairns and west to Mount Isa
Regional centres will benefit from the Palaszczuk Government’s $29 million commitment to deliver 100 new firefighting jobs in Queensland, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said today (Friday).
Sixteen new firefighters to hit the road in Gladstone, Rockhampton and Mackay
Regional centres will benefit from the Palaszczuk Government’s $29 million commitment to deliver 100 new firefighting jobs in Queensland, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said today (Friday, July 20).
Sixty-two new firefighters to hit the road in regional Queensland
Regional centres will benefit from the Palaszczuk Government’s $29 million commitment to deliver 100 new firefighting jobs in Queensland, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said today (Friday).
QFES swiftwater rescue fleet bolstered by six new motorised craft
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) rescue capabilities have been bolstered by the arrival of six new Motorised Swiftwater Rescue Craft (MSRC), Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said today (Friday).
Brisbane Lions kick off Queensland Multicultural Month
The Brisbane Lions and AFL Queensland joined Multicultural Affairs Minister Stirling Hinchliffe today to mark the launch of Queensland Multicultural Month, held in August.
Safer intersections for Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay
Four new projects across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region have been given the green light under the Palaszczuk Government’s Safer Roads Sooner initiative.
Caboolture crossroads scores major revamp
The Palaszczuk Government has announced the first intersection to receive a major upgrade as part of safety works worth $28.8 million for Caboolture and Morayfield.
Statement from Minister Enoch on federal arts funding
If Federal Arts Minister Mitch Fifield has flown into town to talk about arts funding, the message he needs to hear is that Queensland is not getting its fair share.
Tenders open for school energy program
Solar panels will start to be installed on Queensland state schools over the summer holidays, with tenders now open for the Government’s $97 million Advancing Clean Energy Schools program.
Smithfield Bypass a step closer with contract award
One of Far North Queensland’s most significant road infrastructure projects has today become a step closer, with the Smithfield Bypass design and construction contract being awarded to Highway Construction / Albem Operations Joint Venture.
Community-led proposals welcomed on youth crime issues
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the Townsville community’s continued feedback and ideas on how to reduce youth crime and improve public safety.
Drumroll please… Fanfare 2018 grand finalists revealed
Education Minister Grace Grace has announced the Fanfare 2018 grand finalists, who will compete for the top gong on 13 and 14 August at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Queensland jobs growth on the up
The Palaszczuk Government’s efforts to grow jobs continues to deliver with 3,900 Queenslanders finding work in June.
Gladstone SES volunteers receive new lifesaving equipment
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford today (Thursday) handed over new equipment worth thousands of dollars – including two Storm Damage Trailers – to the Gladstone area State Emergency Service (SES).
Odour busters to tackle community concerns around Swanbank
The Palaszczuk Government has established a taskforce to deal with nuisance odours in the Swanbank area.
Queensland tech startup kicks goals in equity crowdfunding
Advance Queensland Hot DesQ participant and crowdfunding pioneer PledgeMe has made history as the only female-led equity crowdfunding platform to be licensed in Australia.
$45.2M to help Queensland job seekers
A further 7,248 job seekers will be supported through the successful Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative thanks to a $45.2 million commitment from the Palaszczuk Government.
Fairer wages for Qld bus drivers
The Palaszczuk Government has taken firm action to make bus driver wages fairer and more consistent across the board.
New service helps victims of sexual assault
Sexual assault victims can access free legal help to protect their private counselling sessions from becoming public in court proceedings, after Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath today officially launched “Counselling Notes Protect”.
New equipment helps “power up” SES groups in Rockhampton and Keppel
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford today (Wednesday) presented Rockhampton Area State Emergency Service (SES) Groups with new equipment under a $200,000 program.
Evans Landing Wharf to undergo face-lift
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) will refurbish a popular recreational fishing and operational wharf in Far North Queensland.
University researchers to reveal why students come to Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government is backing James Cook University research on international students who studied in Queensland.
$1 million on offer for researchers boosting Queensland’s biofutures
The Palaszczuk Government is calling on the world’s best and brightest bio scientists to apply for a share of $1 million in funding to support research that develops bioindustrial technology and the manufacturing of bioproducts.
Get comfy and stay in your pyjamas this Friday
Staying in your pyjamas all day sounds too good to be true, but two Queensland Ministers are encouraging all Queenslanders to do just that to support The Pyjama Foundation on Friday 20 July.
Wide Bay Burnett to get better, safer roads
Twelve projects across the Wide Bay Burnett region have been given the green light to rollout in 2018/19 under the Palaszczuk Government’s Safer Roads Sooner initiative.
Statement from Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
Justice Tim Carmody has informed me today that he will resign his commission as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland on September 10, 2019.
The bell tolls for old toll building
Works to remove and demolish a vacant building next to the Sunshine Motorway at Mountain Creek is expected to begin at the end of the month.