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Grants back happy retirements for racing animals
A $60,000 State Government investment in animal welfare will help rehome greyhounds and racing horses across the state.
Qld harness racing goes teal for cancer research
Queensland’s harness racing industry is taking up the reins for “Team Teal” again in 2021to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.
Tourism operators now expect a bumper Easter and school holidays
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the Queensland tourism industry is expecting strong bookings for Easter and the school holidays with the Greater Sydney COVID hotspot ending on Monday (Feb 1).
Minister hits the road to support small businesses
Queensland Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer is touring the state next month to exchange ideas and insights with small business owners as they drive economic recovery across the state.
$17.8 million upgrades to Archerfield Airport lands jobs
The Palaszczuk Government is co-investing in extending the runway and other infrastructure upgrades at Archerfield Airport, generating 50 construction jobs.
Six Pfizer hubs announced for Queensland
From Cairns to the Gold Coast – Queensland has major hospitals across the state ready to deliver the Pfizer vaccine to those of the highest priority.
Queensland communities get $16 million boost
More than 690 Queensland community groups will benefit from $16 million in funding from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants.
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North Queensland mine expansion brings jobs gold rush
More than 160 jobs and $50 million in goods and services are up for grabs as a North Queensland gold mine ramps up its expansion efforts.
Nest to ocean program to save more turtle hatchlings
The Queensland Government is asking for innovative solutions to help protect marine turtle nests and hatchlings through the Nest to Ocean Turtle Protection Program.
750 North Queensland jobs a step closer
Around 750 construction jobs for North Queensland are a step closer after the $1.7 billion CopperString 2.0 project secured a major $17 million financing agreement with Korea Zinc Company Limited.
Queensland good to go for New South Wales
Queensland will reopen to all of New South Wales at 1am on Monday, 1 February.
New Cairns State High sports complex readies for kick-off
Work is almost done on Cairns State High’s new $12 million Centennial Hall: Sports and Arts complex that will commemorate an Indigenous elder from more than 100 years ago.