A new Bill has been introduced into Queensland’s parliament to ensure the state’s environmental framework remains modern by providing greater consultation on resource projects, ensuring EISs remain up-to-date and early certainty on clearly unacceptable projects.
Four growing Queensland communities are a step closer to even better services with brand new schools being built in Augustine Heights, Palmview, Ripley, and Yarrabilba officially named following community consultation.
A graduation with a difference was held today (12 October) at Queensland’s Parliament House to celebrate Queensland’s eight newest Seeing Eye Dog Teams.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Craig Crawford has congratulated C’Zarke Maza on his reappointment to the role of Commissioner (Meriba Omasker Kazipa Kazipa).
The Inspector-General of Emergency Management’s review into the South East Queensland Rainfall and Flooding Event during February and March 2022 was today tabled in State Parliament, with the report finding Wivenhoe Dam was well managed, however there were some isolated examples of delays in Local Disaster Management Groups’ requests for Emergency Alerts.
Young Queenslanders will be able to better access safe and secure housing with the launch of the Palaszczuk Government’s Towards ending homelessness for young Queenslanders 2022-2027, policy and framework.
Wide Bay has been strongly represented in the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, with two entries from the region taking out prestigious prizes.
A professional learning and leadership program with teacher retention at its heart has won a prestigious state education award for Happy Valley State School in Mount Isa.