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Brisbane streets to come alive as Street Serenades return
Live music performances, dance groups and arts workshops will be lighting-up Brisbane streets again this year through the highly-anticipated Street Serenades program as part of Brisbane Festival.
Government pumps millions into Southern Downs water security
The Palaszczuk Government is investing millions to keep taps flowing in the Southern Downs with the Premier today announcing a $20 million drought resilience package for the region.
Nominations open for Multicultural Queensland Awards
Nominations are now open for this year’s Multicultural Queensland Awards.
Public Register Portal opens up environmental records to all
A new online portal released today will give the public improved access to environmental licences and permits in Queensland.
Jobs for the picking in paradise this winter
The Queensland Government has launched a campaign to attract winter harvest workers to the state’s food bowls.
Kickstart funding for sport and recreation clubs
The Palaszczuk Government is helping Queensland sport and recreation clubs to boost their game with $2,000 grants from the COVID-SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart Program.
The great outdoors beckon as Queensland relaxes restrictions
Queenslanders will be able to hold unlimited private gatherings outdoors as authorities ease a raft of restrictions tomorrow.
New Sumners Road Interchange busting congestion six months early
The Palaszczuk Government has completed its $80 million overhaul of one of Brisbane’s busiest interchanges six months ahead of schedule, tackling congestion and supporting jobs through COVID-19.
Townsville signing marks important hydrogen milestone
North Queensland’s hydrogen future and the potential of thousands of regional jobs is a step closer with an agreement between Australian energy company Origin and the Port of Townsville signed today.
FNQ young people have spoken out for Youth Week
Mental health, consent, employment and training and life in regional communities are among the important issues young North Queenslanders have spoken out about in a powerful roundtable held as part of the Queensland Youth Week Speak Out Series.
Queensland’s silica sand meeting world-wide demand
A Far North silica sand mine at Cape Flattery is leading the way when it comes to indigenous employment.
World’s biggest macadamia processor cracks on with Queensland expansion
With people around the globe going nuts for Australian macadamias, the world’s largest macadamia processor will expand its Bundaberg facility and create 40 new jobs, backed by the Palaszczuk Government.