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New economy minerals fuel investment growth
Up to $26 billion worth of new energy economy projects are proposed in Queensland, driven by the world’s growing hunger for batteries and advanced technology.
First accommodation complete at Wellcamp
The first stage of the Palaszczuk Government’s regional quarantine facility at Wellcamp has been completed construction and is almost ready to take the first arrivals in 2022.
Maritime Safety Queensland launches summer crackdown on lifejackets
Boaties are warned to vest up as Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) cracks down on lifejackets this summer.
$200 million boost for COVID fight
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a $200 million boost for Queensland hospitals.
More than 100 extra ambulance officers to hit the road
The Palaszczuk Government is hiring an extra 108 frontline ambulance officers to meet the ever-growing demand for ambulance services.
Shopping local the greatest gift of all this Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Queenslanders are being encouraged to spread the festive cheer with their local small businesses this holiday season.
New funeral regulation means better price transparency
Planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one is set to become easier for Queenslanders with the Palaszczuk Government introducing stronger consumer protections to ensure better price transparency in the funeral industry.
More grants on offer for Queensland’s social enterprise sector
The latest grants under the Palaszczuk Government’s $8 million Social Enterprise Jobs Fund have been launched, offering organisations in the growing sector up to $200,000.
Play your part in reshaping Queensland’s cultural heritage laws
Queenslanders are invited to have their say on a review of the state’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage laws.
A $14 million indoor sports centre, run by the PCYC Logan, has opened at Cronulla Park, Slacks Creek, in a boost for the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Government response to PCCC report June 2021
The Palaszczuk Government has today tabled its response into a report on the activities of Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).
Builder chosen to construct new Bowen neighbourhood centre
A North Queensland based construction company has been selected to build the new Bowen Neighbourhood Centre.