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$2.5 million emergency service facility for Rainbow Beach
A new multi-million-dollar combined fire station and emergency services facility was officially opened in Rainbow Beach today by Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan MP, and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Greg Leach.

$25 million to help people into apprenticeships
The Palaszczuk Government is investing $25 million into a Pre-Apprenticeship Support program to help Queenslanders secure the training they need for the job they want.


Wear the White Ribbon and unite against violence this November
Queenslanders are invited to join the growing movement to unite against domestic and family violence, by supporting White Ribbon Day and purchasing a ticket for the Queensland Government’s White Ribbon Day Breakfast on Friday 26 November 2021.

Palaszczuk Government fund to kickstart Townsville trade careers
A brand new, employment based, pre-apprenticeship pathway will help Townsville locals kickstart their engineering careers as part of a $25 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government.

Palaszczuk Government funds to kickstart SE Queensland trade careers
A brand new, employment based, pre apprenticeship pathway will help Gold Coast and Brisbane locals kickstart their engineering careers as part of a $25 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government.

Qld’s Innovation sector to deliver 80 thousand jobs and $11b in new revenue
80,000 new jobs could be created over the next decade by boosting innovation hubs and precincts to position Queensland at the forefront of global technology advancements.

Focus on Olympic growth during Indigenous Business Month in Toowoomba
Indigenous business owners and operators in Toowoomba 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.

Focus on Olympic growth during Indigenous Business Month in Townsville
Indigenous business owners and operators in Townsville 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.

Focus on Olympic growth during Indigenous Business Month
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.

Millions set to receive a text from the government in new vaccination push
Text messages and recorded voice messages will be sent to millions of people across the state at midday on Tuesday, urging Queenslanders to get vaccinated.

Pop into a pop-up clinic this long weekend
Brisbane northsiders are spoilt for choice this weekend for COVID-19 vaccination options.