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Getting Queenslanders back to work on the farm
A program that encourages Queenslanders to fill short-term labour demands in agriculture, including incentive payments up to $1500 to help with travel and accommodation, has been expanded statewide.
Western multicultural events to celebrate Queensland’s diversity
Balonne Multicultural Festival, Dalby's Delicious & DeLIGHTful Festival and Thargomindah Spring Feast are just some of the record number of 211 multicultural celebrations in 2021, sharing in more than $1.5 million from the Queensland Government’s Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program, aimed at furthering inclusion, harmony and unity.
South Burnett multicultural event to celebrate Queensland’s diversity
The South Burnett’s Festival of Cultures is one of the record number of 211 multicultural celebrations in 2021, sharing in more than $1.5 million from the Palaszczuk Government’s Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program, aimed at furthering inclusion, harmony and unity.
Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley multicultural events to celebrate Queensland’s diversity
Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival, Lockyer Valley Multicultural Festival and Toowoomba International Food Festival and Mosque Open Day are just some of the record number of 211 multicultural celebrations in 2021, sharing in more than $1.5 million from the Palaszczuk Government’s Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program, aimed at furthering inclusion, harmony and unity.
Record number of multicultural events to celebrate Queensland’s diversity
New $92.5 million Kingaroy Hospital takes shape
Workers are busy putting the final touches on a new main building as the first stage of the $92.5 million Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment nears completion.
It’s the last straw for single-use plastics
The Palaszczuk Government has re-introduced legislation to ban single-use plastic items in Queensland, starting with straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates.
Palaszczuk Government to pioneer hydrogen cars
In a Queensland first, the Palaszczuk Government will trial five Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) powered by home-grown hydrogen.
Fares freeze on board for 2021
Ticket prices on Queensland public transport services will be frozen in 2021.
Cloncurry Sedan Dip Road better than ever
Sedan Dip Road in Cloncurry has been rebuilt better than ever after it was damaged by the monsoon and floods in February 2019.
Boeing’s autonomous tech flies at new North West drone range
One of the world’s largest aerospace companies, Boeing, has tested its latest autonomy technology at Australia’s first commercial drone flight testing facility at Cloncurry Airport, thanks to a $14.5 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government.