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Brand new training facilities gives automotive apprentices a rev-up
TAFE Queensland will start to train future apprentices to build and service heavy machinery, caravans and recreation vehicles thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s investment in brand new purpose-built facilities at Acacia Ridge TAFE.
Business Basics grants on their way to small businesses
Nearly 2,000 small businesses across Queensland are set to receive $5,000 each from the first round of the Palaszczuk Government’s Business Basics grants program.
Hay Point powers towards a hydrogen future
The Palaszczuk Government has backed a plan to boost regional jobs and export renewable energy with a proposal for a hydrogen export facility at the Port of Hay Point, south of Mackay.
Bruce Highway in Central Queensland safer with upgrades complete
A key stretch of the Bruce Highway between Benaraby and Rockhampton has undergone a significant overhaul, making it safer, and improving traffic flow for motorists.
Relaxed weekend beckons as restrictions ease sooner across Queensland
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced some restrictions – including a ban on community sport – will ease earlier than planned.
Australian Bravery Decorations honour 11 courageous Queenslanders
The extraordinary courage of nine police officers, an off-duty ambulance officer and another member of the public who saved lives in perilous situations is being recognised in the latest Australian Bravery Decorations.
38,000 in jobs thanks to Skilling Queenslanders for Work
One of the Palaszczuk Government’s flagship training and employment programs has now helped more than 38,000 people get jobs, and organisations are being reminded that funding applications for 2021/22 close on Thursday 19 August.
Safety works complete on New England Highway
The New England Highway between Stanthorpe and Ballandean is now safer for drivers and motorcyclists with safety upgrades completed.
People’s Long Weekend set to deliver multi-million-dollar surge for Qld economy
The Ekka Show Holiday will move to create a long weekend in October – set to pump $130 million into Queensland’s economy and support the state’s tourism sector.
Palaszczuk Government gas policy creating Queensland jobs in the bush
A multi-million-dollar expansion of a Queensland gas project will create 100 jobs and bring more gas into the market, with Senex Energy announcing it will increase gas production by 50 per cent at its Project Atlas operation in the Surat Basin.
$174 million to fast track Queensland road safety projects
Queensland road safety projects will be fast-tracked with a $174.7 million package to enable almost 50 more upgrades to be completed in the next 12 months.
National Science Week shines spotlight on sunshine state scientists
Queenslanders are being encouraged to put on their lab coat and help celebrate the achievements of scientists in keeping the sunshine state safe during COVID-19 as the country marks National Science Week.