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Morningside State School rises from the ashes
The Morningside State School community has celebrated the official opening of new classrooms, two and a half years after a fire destroyed the school’s heritage listed building.

New $15,000 small business grants opening soon
Queensland small businesses are being urged to get ready to apply for the new Business Boost grants to help fast-track their plans to improve their efficiency and productivity.

Next stage of $1.5M pipeline project to commence this weekend
Works to support the continued supply of drinking water in South East Queensland will ramp up this weekend, with the second stage of a $1.5 million upgrade on two pipes that supply water from Mount Crosby Treatment Plant to Brisbane, Ipswich and Logan.

Works wrap up to improve Cairns commute
The southern commute into Cairns just got quicker with the $123.7 million Bruce Highway – Cairns Southern Access Corridor – Stage 4: Kate Street to Aumuller Street (K2A) project now open.

Exit plan to bust M1 congestion
Work on a major upgrade of the M1 Exit 41 at Yatala South has started, while residents also get their first look at proposed plans for a redesigned Exit 49 at Pimpama.

Investing in Queensland students for resources jobs of the future
An Ayr workshop is showcasing the benefits of a science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) related career in resources for regional students.

Brisbane Festival 2021 to deliver top talent across the city
Brisbane Festival 2021’s program will focus on connecting Brisbane, showcasing Queensland’s incredible talent and brightly bringing to life the city’s streets, suburbs and cultural venues through dazzling, diverse and unique arts experiences

New committee to focus on Gold Coast jobs
The Gold Coast is to receive more support from the Palaszczuk Government to create jobs and grow local businesses and industries, with a dedicated Regional Jobs Committee coming to the area.

Call for Small Businesses to sit on Advisory Council
The Palaszczuk Government is calling for business owners and entrepreneurs to help deliver the Big Plans for Small Business Strategy by joining the reinvigorated Queensland Small Business Advisory Council (QSBAC).

Key tenants have committed to be part of the new Proxima development, a $80 million children’s health and education centre of excellence which commenced construction today.

Workers put finishing touches on Cbus Stadium ahead of 2021 State of Origin finale
Final preparations are underway at the Gold Coast’s Cbus Super Stadium today, ahead of tonight’s historic first ever NRL State of Origin match.

Central Queensland mine expansion brings more than 150 jobs
A former mining “minnow” who purchased their first mine in 2015 will soon expand its operations, creating more than 150 jobs in the process.