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Co-Chair and three new members appointed to the Queensland First Children and Families Board
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Hydrogen export plans boost for jobs
Townsville’s bid to become a renewable hydrogen powerhouse has been strengthened with the signing of another Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the process and feasibility of exporting hydrogen through the city’s Port.

Highflying students land Aerospace Industry Education Awards
The next generation of Queenslanders to take to the skies has been celebrated as the winners of the annual Aerospace Industry Education Awards were announced at Parliament House today.

Mareeba-Atherton Tablelands Regional Water Assessment kicks off
Mareeba-Atherton Tablelands Regional Water Assessment kicks off
Hydrogen jobs of the future coming to Springfield
In a further boost to Queensland’s growing hydrogen industry, Greater Springfield will soon be home to Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility.

Training ombudsman investigations return $1 million
The Queensland Training Ombudsman (QTO) has clawed back more than $1 million, including from scammers and dodgy operators, in a major win for Queensland students.

Moreton police and staff recognised with honours and awards
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll in honouring Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers and staff members from the Moreton District who have exhibited exceptional work and dedication of service.

Smart Farm partnership drives Queensland agriculture of the future
A $9 million partnership will transform the Gatton Research Facility into a world-leading “Smart Farm” to accelerate the adoption of AgTech in Queensland’s horticulture sector.

Gladstone Neighbourhood Centre opens in new community precinct
Central Queensland has a new hub to strengthen the community’s access to services, with the Gladstone Neighbourhood Centre’s new location officially opened today.

Federal government funds PCR tests
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the Federal Health Minister’s commitment to fund PCR tests required to enter Queensland from interstate hotspots.

$19 MILLION AVAILABLE TO QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE RESILIENCE AND REDUCE DISASTER RISK
Queensland communities can now apply for a share of more than $19 million in resilience and risk reduction funding to help them better prepare for future disasters.

Help is just a phone call away for Queensland families in need
Queensland families facing family and parenting challenges are encouraged to pick up the phone and call Family and Child Connect for free, confidential advice and support.