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Mount Isa becomes 25th council to go Small Business Friendly
Small businesses in Mount Isa are set to benefit from less red tape and more opportunities thanks to the latest Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) signing today.
Milestone reached for Port of Bundaberg project
A new $10 million dollar project to build Common User Infrastructure at the Port of Bundaberg is a step closer, with the detailed plans complete and tenders now open to local businesses
Three new magistrates appointed in Queensland
Three women with impressive achievements in the legal profession are the latest appointments to the Queensland magistracy.
Funding boost to help councils deliver vital infrastructure for communities
Communities across Queensland will receive an early Christmas present this year, with
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education Minister Grace Grace have congratulated all Queensland students and school staff on another massive year in education on the final day of school for 2021.
Queensland Rail farewells CEO Nick Easy
After more than four years in the top spot, Queensland Rail’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Nick Easy, is moving on.
97 professional firefighters to join Queensland’s frontline
As part of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to significantly increase firefighter numbers by 357 over five years, 97 more professional firefighters will join the ranks of the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) across Queensland this financial year.
Quandamooka People celebrate 10 years of joint management
This week marks 10 years since the Quandamooka People formally partnered with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) to jointly manage the protected areas of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and Teerk Roo Ra (Peel Island).
Korea increases investment in Queensland’s beef industry
The Queensland-Korea trading relationship has been further strengthened with two leading Korean companies making new multimillion-dollar investments in Queensland’s beef industry.
Christmas cheer for Queensland community groups
Queensland’s Not-for-profits are set to celebrate Christmas with the Palaszczuk Government announcing the successful recipients of the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Employers asked to think differently this Disability Action Week 2021
Queensland employers are urged to open their minds and think differently about hiring people living with disability.
Extra bus and ferry services continued
An additional 40 bus services will be permanently added to the weekly timetable, improving access to and from Brisbane CBD.