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Darling Downs and South West celebrates the best of training
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 03:38 PM

Darling Downs and South West celebrates the best of training

A former Australian rock band member and an ex-professional rugby league player are among 77 regional winners named in an online ceremony for this year’s Queensland Training Awards.Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman said while this year’s event was unlike past celebrations, it continued to recognise the highest achieving individuals, organisations and projects in Queensland’s training system.“These awards shine a spotlight on our top achievers i...

Queensland Government economic recovery grant for live coral exporter
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 03:20 PM

Queensland Government economic recovery grant for live coral exporter

A Mackay business that exports live corals to the global aquarium industry has received a Queensland Government economic recovery grant to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 support leads to investment and jobs in Cairns
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 03:15 PM

COVID-19 support leads to investment and jobs in Cairns

A Cairns commercial fishing business that exports live coral trout will receive a $44,000 economic recovery grant from the Queensland Government to weather the COVID-19 storm.

Queensland Government economic recovery grant for live seafood exporter
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 03:10 PM

Queensland Government economic recovery grant for live seafood exporter

A Cairns live seafood exporter that lost most of its trade due to the COVID-19 pandemic is among the first agribusiness exporters to receive funding from a new Queensland Government economic recovery program.

Economic recovery grant ‘sweet as’ for confectionery company
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 03:05 PM

Economic recovery grant ‘sweet as’ for confectionery company

A Far North Queensland manufacturing and retail confectionery company is tasting sweet success with a Queensland Government economic recovery grant to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Councillor Conduct Tribunal members appointed
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 02:48 PM

New Councillor Conduct Tribunal members appointed

The Councillor Conduct Tribunal (CCT), an independent body charged with handling complaints of misconduct by councillors, has welcomed seven new casual members, who bring a wealth of legal, investigative, local government and prosecution experience.

Foxwell State Secondary College officially opened
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 01:44 PM

Foxwell State Secondary College officially opened

The Gold Coast’s newest high school is officially open.

Planning support measures helping Queensland businesses
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 12:53 PM

Planning support measures helping Queensland businesses

Another local Queensland business has officially reopened its doors to clients today, thanks to a temporary use licence (TUL) issued by the Queensland Government

A pill packing robot and local lip balm production: among benefits of Queensland business grants
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 12:36 PM

A pill packing robot and local lip balm production: among benefits of Queensland business grants

An award-winning water disinfection company is among 17 Queensland businesses to share in almost $780,000 to grow their grow their business and create jobs.

North Coast celebrates the best of training
Fri 11 Sep 20 at 12:00 PM

North Coast celebrates the best of training

A former Australian rock band member and an ex-professional rugby league player are among 77 regional winners named in an online ceremony for this year’s Queensland Training Awards.

More water on the table to support Scenic Rim farmers
Thu 10 Sep 20 at 04:00 PM

More water on the table to support Scenic Rim farmers

More water on the table to support Scenic Rim farmers

Attorney-General appeals sentence of Luke Daniel Chitty
Thu 10 Sep 20 at 02:46 PM

Attorney-General appeals sentence of Luke Daniel Chitty

Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has decided to appeal the sentence of Luke Daniel Chitty on the basis it is manifestly inadequate.