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New grants supporting Queensland veterans and their families
More than $2 million in grants has been awarded to almost 200 ex-service organisations which have been supporting veterans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The class of 2021 wakes up to Year 12 results and ATARs
This morning Queensland’s Year 12 graduates of 2021 jumped online to find out their subject results and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

We’ve always said we will let the legal process finish before any decision was made.

Funding ‘shot in the arm’ for over 40 arts projects
More than forty artists and arts organisations will share in Queensland Government investment of over $1.6 million, to create vibrant arts experiences for audiences and communities across the state, in the latest arts funding outcomes announced today by Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch.

Operator announced for Gold Coast on demand services
Gold Coast is one step closer to on demand transport, with an operator for an upcoming trial announced today.

Masks mandated to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Queenslanders will be required to wear masks in certain settings across the state to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections.

North West energy future a step closer
Another vital piece in the State Government’s support for powering the North West Minerals Province and shoring up the dynamic region’s long-term energy security is underway.

Cross River Rail’s biggest breakthrough yet
Queensland’s biggest ever infrastructure project has reached a massive milestone with the final mega machine breaking through at the Northern Portal near the ICB marking the end of tunnelling for the transformational project.
Blackwater drops-in new skate park
A gnarly $1.3 million skate park at Blackwater in Central Queensland has been officially opened by Queensland Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.

Budget Update shows Qld economy leading the nation
Budget Update shows Qld economy leading the nation

Exploration plan drives gas supply
More than 14,400 square kilometres of regional Queensland will be made available for oil and gas exploration, including gas preserved for Australian buyers only.

Disaster assistance available for Inglewood businesses
Disaster assistance is now available to small businesses in Inglewood and across the Goondiwindi Regional Council area following recent heavy rainfall and flooding.