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Iconic Logan manufacturer steel themselves for future growth
Beenleigh Steel Fabrications will soon expand to a new $4.2 million facility, with works underway at a greenfield site in Berrinba.

Olympic Growth Plan for Fraser Coast’s Indigenous Businesses
Indigenous business owners and operators will be given the opportunity to have their say on what they need to grow and shine in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

“Rock library” upgrade at the core of future discoveries
Work is underway on a bigger, better Mount Isa "rock library" to make it easier for explorers to find the next big mining prospect in the state's world-leading North West Minerals Province.

Olympic Growth Plan for Central Queensland’s Indigenous Businesses
Indigenous business owners and operators will be given the opportunity to have their say on what they need to grow and shine in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Olympic Growth Plan for Cairns Indigenous Businesses
Indigenous business owners and operators will be given the opportunity to have their say on what they need to grow and shine in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Justice Kerri Mellifont appointed QCAT president
Former Queensland Woman Lawyer of the Year, Justice Kerri Mellifont QC, has been appointed as the new Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) president.

Regional quarantine facility well under way at Wellcamp
Queensland’s first dedicated regional quarantine facility is moving ahead quickly with the first concrete poured at the Wellcamp site today.

New Ministerial roles in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced new ministerial responsibilities in preparation for hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Townsville officially becomes a Small Business Friendly Council
Small businesses in Townsville are set to benefit from a new Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) commitment made by Townsville City Council today.

School safety calendar comp attracts record number of entries
School students from all over Queensland have been congratulated for bringing rural health and safety issues to prominence via the 2021 Farm Safety Calendar Competition.

Exclusive licence to market mango varieties, sweet as
The Queensland Government is offering three elite mango varieties for commercial development.

Dedicated quarantine facilities mean more seasonal workers for Queensland
Dedicated quarantine facilities will allow more Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Workers Program (PLS/SWP) workers into Queensland.