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Townsville testing clinic nurse first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 09:30 AM

Townsville testing clinic nurse first in line for COVID-19 vaccine

The first COVID-19 vaccine in Townsville has been administered on Friday 5 March to registered nurse Rebecca DeJong.

Mackay to host Australian Junior Basketball Championships
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 08:35 AM

Mackay to host Australian Junior Basketball Championships

Mackay is set to host the 2021 and 2022 Under 20 Australian Junior Basketball Championships and Ivor Burge Championships for open-age players under a two-year agreement with Basketball Australia.

More funding for bushfire recovery in Queensland communities
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 04:15 PM

More funding for bushfire recovery in Queensland communities

Eight Queensland councils and one state agency will share in $10.7 million of additional funding in the latest round of support aimed at assisting economic and social recovery in communities impacted by the 2019 Queensland Bushfires.

Palaszczuk Government encourages women to consider hard-hat careers
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 03:53 PM

Palaszczuk Government encourages women to consider hard-hat careers

More women are being encouraged to get on the tools as the Palaszczuk Government exceeds women in construction targets on an exemplar project designed to put a spirit level to workforce participation.

Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct labelled Townsville’s number one City Deal project priority
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 03:46 PM

Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct labelled Townsville’s number one City Deal project priority

The Queensland Government and Townsville City Council have joined forces to push for Australia’s first environmentally sustainable industrial precinct to be funded under the Townsville City Deal.

Clean Up Queensland this Clean Up Australia Day
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 03:03 PM

Clean Up Queensland this Clean Up Australia Day

Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has encouraged Queenslanders to become involved in local activities for this year’s Clean Up Australia Day.

Palaszczuk Government continues historic investment in child safety
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 02:38 PM

Palaszczuk Government continues historic investment in child safety

Positions for more than 150 new frontline child safety workers will be created to boost services for Queensland’s most vulnerable children and families.

First COVID jab delivered today on Sunshine Coast
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 02:16 PM

First COVID jab delivered today on Sunshine Coast

The spotlight will shine on Sunshine Coast University Hospital today, as frontline staff receive the COVID-19 vaccination marking another highlight in the pandemic response.

Sealing works start on Eyre Developmental Road
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 01:00 PM

Sealing works start on Eyre Developmental Road

Around 30 kilometres of dirt road between Bedourie and Birdsville will be sealed with $14.5 million of works on the Eyre Developmental Road now underway.

Assistance available in wake of damage from Cyclone Niran
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 12:00 PM

Assistance available in wake of damage from Cyclone Niran

State Government assessment teams have been on the ground in North Queensland since Wednesday to assess damage on farms in the wake of Cyclone Niran.

Palaszczuk Government to retain Chief Entrepreneur 
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 11:30 AM

Palaszczuk Government to retain Chief Entrepreneur 

The Palaszczuk Government will retain the position of Queensland Chief Entrepreneur to work hand in hand with the support of a new Advisory Council.

Protecting Gold Coast waterways and lifestyle at centre of climate adaptation partnership
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 10:45 AM

Protecting Gold Coast waterways and lifestyle at centre of climate adaptation partnership

The Palaszczuk Government and City of Gold Coast will partner to plan and develop new technologies, infrastructure and environmental management practices under a new agreement aimed at tackling climate change