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Top marks tipped for Queensland reading and writing
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education Minister Grace Grace have today launched a suite of initiatives to support reading, writing and strengthen children’s literacy at Nundah State School.
Record electricity price falls ... ABS finds unheard-falls two quarters in a row
The Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to continuing downward pressure on electricity prices was reflected in ABS statistics today which showed a 4.8 per cent drop in prices in Brisbane in the last quarter.
Townsville estate offers Australia’s first new home test drive
Prospective buyers at Townsville’s award-winning The Village residential development can try before they buy in an Australian-first marketing approach.
Work begins on $3.6 million community hub in Yarrabilba
The first sod has been turned for the $3.6 million Yarrabilba Family, Children and Community Hub, creating 12 jobs during construction.
Funding boost to help Indigenous people access the NDIS
The Palaszczuk Government has today (24 April) launched a project to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability living in south-east Queensland access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Minister throws support behind women’s national champs
Elite women’s rugby league will take centre stage on the Gold Coast in June with the NRL today revealing Owen Park at Southport will host the Harvey Norman Women’s National Championship in June.
Turnbull follows Palaszczuk Government lead on Section D
The Palaszczuk Government has today welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to finally fund the Cooroy to Curra Section D Bruce Highway upgrade.
New roundtable to help improve the lives of LGBTI Queenslanders
A new Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Roundtable has met in Brisbane for the first time to provide advice to the Palaszczuk Government and put issues facing LGBTI Queenslanders and their families under the spotlight.
Water for Life community grants program
Funding of up to $10,000 is available to community groups interested in protecting our region’s drinking water catchments, as part of the annual Water for Life community grants program.
International students continue to embrace Queensland
Queensland’s international education sector continues to go from strength to strength with enrolments growing more than 10 per cent in the last year.
Burdekin scores funding to battle impacts of climate change
The Palaszczuk Government has is providing funding to help Burdekin Shire Council to prepare its coastal communities for the impact of climate change.
Bundaberg to get $451,000 to prepare for climate change
Bundaberg’s coastal communities will be better prepared for the impacts of rising sea levels, storm tides and erosion as a result of a $451,000 grant from the Palaszczuk Government.
What is Deb Frecklington's plan?
The LNP’s continued attack on Queensland Public Servants is proof that Deb Frecklington would embark on Campbell Newman style public service sackings, Health Minister Steven Miles said today. “Deb Frecklington was Campbell Newman’s assistant treasurer, so she would have been par ...
Palaszczuk Government helping Queensland companies set up in the Middle East
Supporting and promoting Queensland businesses is top of the agenda for Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad on her trade and investment mission to the Middle East.
Sport and Recreation Strategy to evaluate stadiums management
A taskforce consisting of industry and commercial experts will evaluate the management of State Government venues as part of Queensland’s first Sport and Active Recreation Strategy, due to be released by the end of 2018.
Queenslanders encouraged to tackle plastic pollution together on Earth Day
The Palaszczuk Government is encouraging the community to reconsider the number of everyday single-use plastic items they use to help reduce plastic pollution in recognition of Earth Day today.
Queensland says ‘thank you’ to our foster carers
The tireless dedication of Queensland’s foster and kinship carers is being recognised this week (22-28 April) as Queenslanders celebrate the tremendous effort more than 5300 carer families put in each and every day to keep vulnerable Queensland children safe.
Future leaders assemble for Queensland’s 23rd Youth Parliament
Queensland’s future leaders have assembled at Parliament House for the state’s 23rd Youth Parliament.
Outstanding student artworks celebrated at GOMA
Queensland secondary students are being recognised alongside some of the world’s most acclaimed visual artists, with their artworks showcased at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) in Brisbane.
Hacking for the future of the Reef
Queensland’s innovation festival Myriad will host a ground-breaking creative think tank this Saturday dedicated to finding solutions to help eliminate plastics and other marine debris from the Great Barrier Reef.
Google giant flies down under on board Myriad Air
The founder and the first CEO of Google Ventures will be on board Myriad Air alongside leading entrepreneurs and investors from Silicon Valley bound for Brisbane next month.
Queensland’s bioeconomy in spotlight at German forum
Queensland’s leadership of Australia’s bioindustrial revolution, future expansion and business incentives will be thrust into the spotlight at a global summit in Germany today.
Land of the legends is the Nywaigi people’s own
North Queensland’s Nywaigi People, operators of the award-winning Mungalla Station tourist attraction, now hold the native title rights to the land and waters where their legends have been formed.
Palaszczuk Government wants Canberra’s energy cards on the table
The Palaszczuk Government wants to know the detailed impact of a proposed National Energy Guarantee --- including on power prices and carbon emissions --- before it will back it.
Government partnership leads to motor neurone disease drug candidate
A potential drug to treat motor neurone disease (MND) is set to emerge from a partnership between The University of Queensland and the Queensland Government.
Venue bookings a focus after 2018 Commonwealth Games
The Gold Coast will continue as a focal point for major international sporting and business events as the legacy of the Commonwealth Games continues to take shape.
New leadership at Racing Queensland to drive industry growth
Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has welcomed the appointment of Brendan Parnell to the position of CEO at Racing Queensland.“Brendan Parnell is a respected racing executive with strong experience at the highest levels of industry,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
Nominations now open for 2018 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards
Queenslanders leading the way in work health and safety or rehabilitation and return to work are being urged to enter the 2018 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.
2018 Brisbane Racing Carnival to get hearts racing
Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe today officially launched the 2018 Brisbane Racing Carnival, an internationally renowned event featuring world class horseracing, food and fashion.
New Land and Sea Rangers for Gladstone and Bundaberg
The Palaszczuk Government has announced two new ranger positions for the Gladstone and Bundaberg region as part of the Queensland Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger program.