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School vaccination clinics are back
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the return of the school vaccination clinics, one of the most successful programs for bringing vaccines closer to people.

Darling Downs benefits from record investment in social housing
The Darling Downs has received a boost in social housing with the opening of a new 12 Unit complex in Toowoomba.
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Further consultation for Bruce Highway Western Alternative
A phased consultation approach has been developed for a western alternative to the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast with a preferred option identified for Stage 1.

2022 Queensland Australian of the Year recipients announced
Sue and Lloyd Clarke, the parents of domestic and family violence victim, the late Hannah Clarke, are the 2022 Queensland Australian of the Year award recipients.

If It’s Flooded Forget It, Queenslanders Urged
Queenslanders are again being reminded to heed warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology and other authorities to ensure their safety.

Two new state schools officially open in Palmview
Two brand new state schools have been officially opened in Palmview on the Sunshine Coast thanks to more than $130 million of investment from the Palaszczuk Government.

Queensland Government honours companies for supporting Queenslanders
An indigenous Queensland company that supplies personal protective equipment has been honoured by the Queensland Government at the Buy Queensland Awards.
Funding for nine tourism campaigns and projects to supercharge the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan for one of Queensland’s most important industries has been announced by the Tourism Minister at the DestinationQ forum.

Kylie Rampa to lead Queensland Investment Corporation
Following a global recruitment process, the Board of the Queensland Investment Corporation has appointed Kylie Rampa as QIC’s new chief executive officer, effective April 2022.
All abilities Queensland tourism
An audit of improvements to the accessibility of Queensland’s popular visitor experiences will be launched early next year to help maximise the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan for tourism.

Queensland’s signature Asia Pacific Triennial exhibition turns ten
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) is being transformed in preparation for the opening of the signature Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT10 on 4 December).

Fish attracting devices mean more FAD-tastic fishing and jobs for Hervey Bay
Fisheries Queensland has installed new fish attracting devices (FADs) off the Fraser Coast in a program to support sustainable fishing and local jobs.