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Late wet season rain welcome but drought continues
Recent solid rainfall across Queensland means five local government areas are no longer in drought, bringing the drought-declared area of Queensland down from 67.4% to 65%.
Country Hockey Champs play Cairns
Australia’s best regional hockey players will land in Cairns this August for the Australian Country Championships and bring $1.2 million for the region’s economic recovery plan
Two sites on the table for new inner city school
Two short-listed locations are on the table for consultation next month for a proposed new inner-west Brisbane state primary school.
New chair for TAFE Queensland board
The new chair of TAFE Queensland Jane Seawright will bring a wealth of experience in business and law to the role.
Congestion-busting Gold Coast intersection upgrade finished early
Work to upgrade one of the Gold Coast’s busiest intersections at Harbour Town has finished two months ahead of schedule.
Slabs poured on first terrace homes at Carseldine Village
Construction on the first 53 terrace homes at Carseldine Village, a 100% solar and battery neighbourhood, is underway, supporting around 60 construction jobs.
Debt reduction and savings measures approved by Parliament
Queensland Parliament has today passed a series of measures the underpin the Palaszczuk Government’s plan to reduce debt and achieve $3 billion in savings over four years.
Path to Treaty guides Queensland’s reconciliation journey
The launch of this year’s National Reconciliation Week events has sharpened the focus on the Queensland Government’s commitment to Path to Treaty.
Water fee waivers support drought and disaster recovery
More than 18,000 Queensland businesses affected by natural disasters have had their annual water licence fees waived to help them get back on their feet.
Great Barrier Reef fleet expands in Townsville
The Australian and Queensland Governments are expanding their flotilla of Great Barrier Reef protection vessels under the Joint Field Management program with a new 19-metre barge to be based in Townsville.
Darling Downs to be supercharged in big battery first
The Palaszczuk Government is supercharging the Darling Downs with connection of the state’s largest battery to the transmission network nearing completion at Wandoan.
Qld govt helps FNQ logger to branch out and create local jobs
An Indigenous logging company will start initial milling of timber and create more than 50 new jobs, mostly in The Cape, thanks to a grant from the Palaszczuk Government.