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Queensland wind farm precinct to dwarf all others
Queensland will be home to one of the largest onshore wind projects in the world, after global energy giant ACCIONA Energia, announced the development of a new $2 billion wind project.
FIRST LOOK: Cross River Rail’s underground station interiors revealed
Queenslanders are getting their first look at the inside of Cross River Rail’s new underground stations, through a replica built in Eagle Farm.
2022 Safer Schoolies Queensland wraps-up
Queensland’s Safer Schoolies response has wrapped up for 2022 with volunteers and first responders working more than 53,000 combined hours over the last week to help 26,000 school leavers take part in annual celebrations.
Queensland businesses to put people with disability on the recruitment radar
Queensland employers are urged to rethink recruitment practices and tap into a pool of work-ready talent – people with disability.
Don’t steal a tree this Christmas, support good jobs instead
The Queensland Government has urged people to resist the temptation to pinch a fresh Christmas tree this year, and to support good jobs in Queensland’s plant and nursery industry instead.
Family Matters Report Card highlights Queensland’s efforts
Queensland is leading the nation in efforts to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care, according to the latest Family Matters Report Card 2022.
Hilton invests in great Queensland lifestyle and good jobs
Ground has broken in Brisbane for a new $50 million investment in Queensland’s great visitor lifestyle by U.S hotel brand Hilton.
Granite Belt Irrigation Project moved to Regional Water Assessment
The Granite Belt Irrigation Project, which includes Emu Swamp Dam, will be included in the Palaszczuk Government’s Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment (RWA) program.
Selling Queensland's critical minerals to the world
Helping create good jobs through the development of Queensland’s in-demand critical minerals is the focus of Resources Minister Scott Stewart’s trade mission to the United Kingdom.
Cleveland train users will be the next to benefit as the rollout of the Smart Ticketing system continues.
Consultation on South Bank draft Master Plan extended
The consultation period on the Future South Bank Draft Master Plan has been extended, to allow the community as much time as possible to provide feedback.