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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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.