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Renowned Indigenous advocate joins Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Board
A leader in the not-for-profit sector will be joining the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Board in the 2022 appointment round.

New North West Hospital and Health Board appointed
An advocate for vulnerable children, a local government CEO and clinicians are among the members appointed to the new North West Hospital and Health Board.

Funding for community-led climate action projects
The Palaszczuk Government is offering grants of up to $50,000 for community-based action on climate change.

Minister congratulates Rockhampton’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates
Education Minister Grace Grace today congratulated Queensland’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates from the class of 2021 — a group who are destined to be among our future surgeons, computer scientists, biomedical engineers and economists.“This year 47 graduates have received a prestigious Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Achievement Award for exceptional academic achievements,” Ms Grace said.“Two of these young people attended The Rockhampton Grammar Scho...

Minister congratulates Toowoomba’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates
Education Minister Grace Grace today congratulated Queensland’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates from the class of 2021 — a group who are destined to be among our future surgeons, computer scientists, biomedical engineers and economists.“This year 47 graduates have received a prestigious Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Achievement Award for exceptional academic achievements,” Ms Grace said.“One of these young people attended Toowoomba Grammar School.&ld...

Minister congratulates Sunshine Coast’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates
Education Minister Grace Grace today congratulated Queensland’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates from the class of 2021 — a group who are destined to be among our future surgeons, computer scientists, biomedical engineers and economists.“This year 47 graduates have received a prestigious Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Achievement Award for exceptional academic achievements,” Ms Grace said.“Two of these young people attended Sunshine Coast schools.&ldqu...

Minister congratulates Ingham’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates
Education Minister Grace Grace today congratulated Queensland’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates from the class of 2021 — a group who are destined to be among our future surgeons, computer scientists, biomedical engineers and economists.“This year 47 graduates have received a prestigious Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Achievement Award for exceptional academic achievements,” Ms Grace said.“One of these young people attended Gilroy Santa Maria College i...

Minister congratulates Gold Coast’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates
Education Minister Grace Grace today congratulated Queensland’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates from the class of 2021 — a group who are destined to be among our future surgeons, computer scientists, biomedical engineers and economists.“This year 47 graduates have received a prestigious Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Achievement Award for exceptional academic achievements,” Ms Grace said.Youth Minister and Gaven MP Meaghan Scanlon congratulated the two outs...

Minister congratulates highest achievers from Year 12 class of 2021
Education Minister Grace Grace today congratulated Queensland’s highest achieving Year 12 graduates from the class of 2021 — a group who are destined to be among our future surgeons, computer scientists, biomedical engineers and economists.“This year 47 graduates have received a prestigious Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Achievement Award for exceptional academic achievements,” Ms Grace said.“The top award of Outstanding Academic Achiever goes to Elijah W...
Events fast-track Cairns recovery
Major events and conferences are primed to help fast-track Tropical North Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan in 2022.

Queensland hydrogen superhighway to link with southern states
Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria have today announced a landmark tri-state collaboration on a renewable hydrogen refuelling network for heavy transport and logistics along Australia’s eastern seaboard.

Funding supports Queensland’s live music sector recovery
Covid-impacted dedicated indoor live music venues in Queensland are encouraged to apply for the latest round of funding through the Live Music Support Program, now open until Monday 18th April 2022