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Voluntary Assisted Dying laws to be introduced to Queensland Parliament
A bill to establish Voluntary Assisted Dying laws will be introduced to parliament next week.
Spit $93.6 million proposal means hundreds more jobs
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Don’t wait until it’s too late this Law Week
Queenslanders are being encouraged to plan for the unexpected, with Queensland Law Week 2021 set to highlight the importance of having an Enduring Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Directive in place.
AFLW Lions stadium builds jobs
Construction has started on the new, $70 million Springfield Central home for the AFL Women’s (AFLW) reigning 2021 premiers, the Brisbane Lions
Queensland challenges Prime Minister to free up 600 public hospital beds
The Palaszczuk Government is calling on Scott Morrison to fund almost 600 aged and disability care packages to free up much-needed Queensland hospital beds.Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the Morrison government’s chronic underinvestment in aged and disability care was keeping 575 Queenslanders in public hospital beds when they’re better placed in more appropriate care settings.“The Morrison government’s latest budget has short-changed Queensland yet again, and it...
Volunteering spirit going strong in Queensland
A new report launched for National Volunteer Week highlights the strength of volunteering, showing Queenslanders roll up their sleeves when times are tough.
Road safety conversation never stops
Queenslanders are being urged to keep road safety front of mind as the states mourns the loss of 100 lives on its roads.
Northside congestion busted as Everton Park Link Road opens
A new link road through Everton Park’s retail hub has opened to traffic as the Palaszczuk Government continues to roll out new projects on Brisbane’s northside.
Magic Round returns for 2022 as Premier moves to lock in the event’s future
The NRL Magic Round will return to Brisbane again in 2022 in an agreed deal expected to pump more than $20m into the economy with a call for negotiations on a new lock-in contract to get under way.
Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers embrace digital innovation
Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers will be the first of nine organisations to benefit from the first round of the Queensland Government’s Digital Transformation Grants under its Economic Recovery Plan.
Campaign for men to call out disrespect towards women
This weekend’s NRL Magic Round game between the Titans and Panthers is set to renew the call for men to play a bigger role in challenging disrespect towards women.
New fishery working groups hook into sustainable fisheries management
The Queensland Government is appointing new members to eleven fishery working groups to continue implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy.