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Queensland primed for an improved beef season

With a multi-million-dollar investment in new infrastructure and a raft of international trade initiatives delivered by the Palaszczuk Government, Queensland beef exports are tipped to grow strongly in coming years.

Growing Queensland’s craft brewing and distillery scene

Since new laws were passed in March, a strong contingent of artisan distillers and craft brewers from all corners of Queensland have taken the opportunity to apply for the new artisan producer liquor licence.

Government delivers on promise of millions for cluster fencing

Even more sheep producers in drought affected areas will be able to combat the scourge of feral pests with the Premier today announcing the recipients of $5 million in funding as part of the State’s economic recovery.

Queensland to investigate sexual harassment protections for workers

Sexual harassment protections for workers will be investigated as part of a review of Queensland’s industrial relations laws.

Barcaldine’s famous Workers Heritage Centre opens in time for Labour Day

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially reopened one of the outback’s most iconic tourism attractions.

Refurbished Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre opens

The Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre has undergone a major refurbishment with the newly modernised facility now equipped with cutting-edge treatment and diagnostic equipment.

Premier launches new roadmap to grow dinosaur tourism in outback Queensland

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver close to half a million dollars over three years to deliver a roadmap to grow dinosaur tourism across outback Queensland.

We all play a part this Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Queenslanders are being reminded that we all have a role to play in preventing domestic and family violence in our community as Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month gets underway today (1 May).

Another $25 million in grants for small business

The Palaszczuk Government has launched Queensland Small Business Month with three new grants programs worth $25 million over two years – making Queensland the place to be for small business.

New standards for safer, secure housing

Minister for Public Works and Procurement Mick de Brenni has helped score a big win for millions of Australians today, with a majority of State and Territory Building Ministers agreeing to include a national minimum standard for new housing in the public comment draft of the National Construction Code 2022.

Browns Plains school and rugby club both benefit from sporting upgrades

As part of the Palaszczuk Government’s landmark Community Use of Schools Program, Browns Plains State School and Browns Plains Mets Rugby Union will both now use new sporting infrastructure built at the school.

Extraordinary assistance for Queensland's disaster-impacted primary producers

Primary producers across Queensland hit by recent floods and cyclones can now access Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Grants of up to $75,000 to support their recovery journey.