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Joint effort to launch turtles in space
A seafood industry group is joining together with the EPA and fisheries conservation partners to launch satellite technology on one of Moreton Bay Marine Park’s most vulnerable new migrants – a marine turtle
MANUFACTURING JOBS BOOST FOR BUNDABERG
Minister for State Development John Mickel today announced 136 new manufacturing jobs for Bundaberg thanks to a decision by Transpacific Industries to significantly expand its current Superior Pak facility
Ground-breaking start for initiative for younger people with a disability
Younger people with a disability living in aged care facilities in far north Queensland will soon have a purpose-designed facility in Gordonvale they can call home.
Queensland’s peak tourism promotion body, Tourism Queensland, has a new Chief Executive Officer
Fantastic plastic for Ma:Mu canopy walk
The $10 million Ma:Mu canopy walk under construction west of Innisfail will use recycled plastic for its decking, saving on maintenance costs.
INFECTED PROPERTY NUMBERS INCREASE
The number of properties in Queensland infected with Equine Influenza has increased to 40
Queenslanders are being invited to have their say on further improving boating safety on our waterways.
The motorists of North and Far North Queensland have again been conned by a panicked Federal Government desperate to cover its tracks on years of Bruce Highway neglect.
Australian-first course strengthens response to domestic violence
Queenslanders experiencing domestic and family violence will benefit from a new training course – the first of its kind in Australia – designed to develop a more highly skilled and responsive support system.
Ten Northern Brisbane jobseekers will tomorrow celebrate the successful completion of a skilling project that gave them paid work and valuable horticultural skills beautifying Bribie Island
New centre a major boost to Springfield disability services
Springfield residents with a disability and their families now have access to vital new services as a result of a Queensland Government initiative that was officially launched today.