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Queensland dinosaur recognised by scientists as largest in Australia
It’s official – a new species of giant sauropod dinosaur discovered in Eromanga in southwest Queensland has been named Australia’s largest dinosaur by Queensland scientists.
World-class medical research institute gets multimillion dollar expansion
A world leading Queensland medical research facility will receive a multimillion-dollar investment to ramp up the development and manufacturing of vaccines.
Palaszczuk Government launches $1.84 billion jobs fund
The Palaszczuk Government has launched a new flagship program, bringing together $1.84 billion in measures designed to turbo-charge job creation in Queensland.
Workers make final preparations for historic Origin opener in Townsville
Final preparations are underway to transform Queensland Country Bank Stadium ahead of tomorrow night’s State of Origin opener.
Traffic congestion heading for the (Bald) Hills thanks to new diamond interchange
Construction has started on the $30 million upgrade to the Gympie Arterial Road and Strathpine Road interchange at Bald Hills.
Temporary grandstands deliver thousands more seats for Origin blockbuster
Up to 2000 extra seats will be up for grabs at Wednesday’s State of Origin blockbuster after workers put the finishing touches on temporary grandstands at Queensland Country Bank Stadium today.
Queenslanders lose millions to scammers in 2020
Queenslanders lost more than $32 million to scammers in 2020, according to the latest Targeting Scams Report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Funding supports a more inclusive Queensland
A Queensland Government program that supports people from diverse backgrounds into mainstream social and employment opportunities is encouraging Queensland organisations to apply for grants to become local program providers.
Administrator appointed to North West HHS
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has announced the appointment of former Queensland Health Director-General Michael Walsh as Administrator in place of the North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) Board.
Deputy Commissioner Heads Vaccination Roll-Out
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has appointed one of Queensland’s highest-ranking police officers to oversee the state’s increased COVID vaccination roll-out.
Stage two of $399.5M Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment gets underway
Caboolture Hospital is poised to deliver even more health services and improved parking to one of the fastest growing areas in south-east Queensland.
Survey seeks Queenslanders’ Bruce Highway views
Queenslanders are being asked to share their views on Bruce Highway upgrade priorities.