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School review system to drive better outcomes for Queensland students
All Queensland state schools will undergo a tailored school review every four years as part of new school performance and improvement measures being introduced by the Queensland Government.
Young musicians receive boost from school music program
State school students will have access to new music instruments and more music teachers after the Queensland Government announced more than $2.46 million in funding for secondary school music education.Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek ...
Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park on the trail of success
North Queensland is fast becoming a mecca for mountain bikers with 40km of trail now built at the Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park and another 20km to come.
Training support for disadvantaged learners
Thousands of disadvantaged learners will gain new job skills thanks to 45 projects funded in the latest round of the Queensland Government’s Community Learning Program.
New miners’ village opens in Sarina
Hundreds of Queensland miners will soon enjoy new accommodation after the opening of a $35 million village in Sarina, south of Mackay.
Mackay gathers to supercharge local economy
Businesses and community representatives in Mackay will today meet to provide their input into the Queensland Government’s new regional economic development strategy, RegionsQ.
Queensland school discipline success highlighted
The behaviour of previously disruptive students is improving in Queensland’s state schools, six months after principals were given more power to discipline students.Premier Campbell Newman and Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek today saw first-hand the remarkable results bein ...
Queensland’s economy outperforming other states
Queensland’s growing economic strength has again been confirmed by two separate reports released today.
Full steam ahead for Gold Coast light rail passengers
Passengers boarded the G: for the first time today, enjoying free rides on the new light rail system between the Gold Coast University Hospital station in Southport and Broadbeach South station.
Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage celebrates 10 years
More than 1800 students from 115 schools throughout Queensland have delighted audiences in this year’s awe-inspiring tenth year anniversary production of Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage.
South East regional training winners revealed
Gold Coast mechanic Peter Newbold has been crowned the region’s best apprentice at the Queensland Training Awards South East final held tonight.
Carbon tax scrapping to lower electricity bills for Queenslanders
The average Queensland family will save about $170 a year off their household electricity bill as a result of the vote to finally repeal Labor’s toxic carbon tax.
More Independent Public Schools for Queensland
Queensland state schools can now put their hand up for greater autonomy and localised decision making as part of the Independent Public Schools initiative.
Queensland’s future schools revealed
Around a hundred new schools could be required to cater for Queensland’s student growth over the next twenty years.
Education Minister to release latest Queensland Schools Planning Commission
MINISTERIAL MEDIA ALERT for Tuesday 15 July
Inquiry into Gold Coast X-ray reporting
News of a long-running failure in the routine reporting of Gold Coast patients’ x-rays will be the centre of an independent investigation, ordered by Health Minister, Lawrence Springborg.
A big term ahead for students and schools
Children and teachers are heading back to school today for a term that promises big things for education in Queensland.
Freeze fire fatalities today
As part of the Government's commitment to Queensland being the safest place to live, homeowners are being reminded to take simple steps to ensure their family's safety.
Attorney-General issues safety warning
An investigation has been launched and a formal safety warning issued following several serious incidents involving ethanol fireplaces.
Dental blitz eliminates dental long waits
Queensland dental patients, including some who have been waiting up to 10 years, have a new a reason to smile, with the Queensland Government completing a statewide blitz on dental waiting lists which has reduced the list to zero.Health Minister Lawrence Springborg said the waiti ...
Bundaberg clears path for emergency service vehicles
Bundaberg families will be treated quicker during a crisis, with traffic lights switching on to the new Emergency Vehicle Priority system.
Government's plan drives strong employment growth
More than 65,000 jobs have been created in Queensland over the past year, according to the latest ABS Labour Force figures released today.
New substation to power Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Work is underway on a new $23.7 million electricity substation at Birtinya to power the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital and medical precinct.
Queenslanders decide State of Origin birth certificate
Queenslanders have shown their pride and passion for State of Origin is as strong as ever with over 10,000 votes cast by Maroons fans for the official State of Origin commemorative birth certificate design.
Anzac play Black Diggers for regional Queensland
Regional Queenslanders will get the opportunity to see a unique stage depiction of the untold story of Indigenous diggers during the First World War in a simultaneous live telecast later this year.
New Year boost for Whitsundays tourism
Almost half a million Australians spent over $600 million on visits to the Whitsundays in the year to March 2014, buoyed by a New Year boost in travel according to new figures released today.
New Year boost for Gold Coast tourism
Almost 3.5 million Australians spent $3.2 billion on visits to the Gold Coast in the year to March 2014, buoyed by a New Year boost in travel according to new figures released today.
Cairns popular with Aussie travellers
Domestic visitor numbers to the Far North have grown almost six per cent compared to the year prior, proving the Newman Government’s strong commitment to tourism is paying off, while Labor has no plans for the industry.
Jab campaign sends timely message
The Queensland Government’s push to raise immunisation rates ramped up today with the unveiling of a new strategy, complete with a smart device immunisation app.
Schools to boost adolescent immunisation rates
The Queensland Government’s new immunisation strategy will target adolescent immunisation rates through the school immunisation program.