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Brisbane streets to come alive as Street Serenades return
Thu 15 Apr 21 at 10:35 AM

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
Thu 15 Apr 21 at 10:21 AM

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
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 05:00 PM

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
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 03:58 PM

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
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 03:30 PM

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
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 02:58 PM

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
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 02:47 PM

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.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Member for Mount Ommaney Jess Pugh, Member for Oxley Milton Dick and Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey with Gladys Waters and family at the naming of the Len Waters Overpass at the Sumners Road Interchange
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 11:18 AM

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
Wed 14 Apr 21 at 11:11 AM

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
Tue 13 Apr 21 at 04:10 PM

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
Tue 13 Apr 21 at 03:27 PM

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
Tue 13 Apr 21 at 09:30 AM

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.