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Qld Govt-led residential developments go 100% solar and battery
Sat 23 Jan 21 at 10:15 AM

Qld Govt-led residential developments go 100% solar and battery

Two new Queensland Government-led residential developments in Carseldine and Oxley are leading the nation with 100% solar and battery neighbourhoods, saving homebuyers thousands of dollars in electricity.

Aerial Adventure Park hits new heights
Fri 22 Jan 21 at 03:05 PM

Aerial Adventure Park hits new heights

A $1.56 million Aerial Adventure Park funded by the Palaszczuk Government is set to launch next month at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre.

QFES staff and volunteers recognised at Australia Day Achievement Awards
Fri 22 Jan 21 at 10:30 AM

QFES staff and volunteers recognised at Australia Day Achievement Awards

Dedicated staff and volunteers from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) were recognised at the Northern Region 2021 Australia Day Achievement Awards held in Townsville today.

Further funding to help drive bushfire recovery in Queensland communities
Fri 22 Jan 21 at 09:33 AM

Further funding to help drive bushfire recovery in Queensland communities

Seven Queensland councils will share in $8.9 million of additional funding for a range of projects to help drive the economic recovery of Queensland communities impacted by last year’s bushfires.

STATEMENT FROM THE PREMIER REGARDING LES WALKER
Thu 21 Jan 21 at 05:06 PM

STATEMENT FROM THE PREMIER REGARDING LES WALKER

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QFES staff and volunteers recognised at Australia Day Achievement Awards
Thu 21 Jan 21 at 10:30 AM

QFES staff and volunteers recognised at Australia Day Achievement Awards

Dedicated members of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) were recognised today at the 2021 Australia Day Achievement Awards held at the Emergency Services Complex in Kedron, recognising both State office and Brisbane Region staff.

Greater Brisbane restrictions set to ease
Thu 21 Jan 21 at 09:37 AM

Greater Brisbane restrictions set to ease

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has thanked the people of Greater Brisbane for their success in stopping the spread of a new, highly contagious strain of COVID-19 allowing businesses to get back to normal.

Brisbane company to accelerate development of rapid COVID-19 test
Thu 21 Jan 21 at 07:45 AM

Brisbane company to accelerate development of rapid COVID-19 test

Brisbane company AnteoTech is one step closer to delivering an innovative point-of-care (PoC) rapid COVID-19 test thanks to vital funding from the Palaszczuk Government.

Young Queenslanders kick goals with FairPlay
Thu 21 Jan 21 at 05:00 AM

Young Queenslanders kick goals with FairPlay

Thousands of young Queenslanders are about to kickstart 2021 by lining-up for their favourite sport or activity with round four of the Palaszczuk Government’s FairPlay vouchers now open.

Queensland COVID-19 rapid home testing kits hit US shores
Wed 20 Jan 21 at 03:00 PM

Queensland COVID-19 rapid home testing kits hit US shores

Brisbane-based biotech company Ellume sent the first shipment of its rapid COVID-19 home testing kits to the United States today.

Grant funding for Queenslanders in drought-declared communities
Sun 17 Jan 21 at 12:33 PM

Grant funding for Queenslanders in drought-declared communities

The Palaszczuk Government is supporting community groups, local councils, not-for-profit organisations and school P&Cs in Queensland’s drought-declared communities with $5 million in grant funding available under the latest round of the Community Drought Support Program.

Build-to-Rent developer sought to transform former court site
Fri 15 Jan 21 at 11:14 AM

Build-to-Rent developer sought to transform former court site

Two new affordable housing projects are set to be built in inner Brisbane after the Palaszczuk Government started two more procurement processes under its Build-to-Rent Program.