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New social housing complex opens in Townsville
A new $3.8 million social housing complex supporting vulnerable Queenslanders has officially opened its doors in Townsville.
Protected lungfish get room to breathe at new aquarium home
Two protected Australian lungfish kept illegally at a Gympie property have been given a new home, in a partnership between the Queensland Government and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium.
Keep crab pots compliant and no-one gets crabby
Queensland summers and crab fishing go together and recreational fishers are reminded to always follow the rules of responsible crabbing, including the proper use of fishing gear.
New Chinchilla training centre to boost regional health education
A new Chinchilla Clinical Training Centre (CTC) will teach the next generation of regional health care professionals thanks to $718,000 from the Palaszczuk Government and the resources sector.
Cloncurry to receive over $1.4 million for new community infrastructure
A Men’s Healing Shed and new Grandstand Project in Cloncurry will become a reality thanks to over $1.4 million in funding from the Palaszczuk Government and the resources sector.
Almost $17 million for new community infrastructure in Mackay and Isaac resource community
Projects located in Bowen, Bakers Creek, Sarina and Moranbah will provide even better sports, community and housing facilities in the region, thanks to $16.95 million in funding from the Palaszczuk Government and the resources sector.
$8.8 million for North Queensland community projects to be delivered
A new pool in Charters Towers and an early intervention and learning centre in Townsville will be delivered for local communities thanks to $8.8 million in funding from the Palaszczuk Government and the resources sector.
Cairns University Hospital one step closer to reality
A historic agreement has been signed today between Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and James Cook University locking in the purchase of land to be the first physical stage of the new Cairns University Hospital.
Queensland resources communities share in $47 million project funding
Fifteen resources communities are set to share in just over $47 million thanks to joint Palaszczuk Government and resources sector funding.
Pormpuraaw Police Station officially opens
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Katarina Carroll today officially opened the new Pormpuraaw Police Station.
Boeing’s best and brightest based in Queensland
Queensland has scooped the pool in attracting over 100 of Australia’s best and brightest future aerospace and defence specialists
Rockhampton region receives $7.9 million for new community infrastructure
Rockhampton will gain major new sporting and mental health facilities thanks to $7.9 million in funding from the Palaszczuk Government and the resources sector.