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Sod turned on Frucor Suntory’s new beverage factory near Ipswich   
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 04:45 PM

Sod turned on Frucor Suntory’s new beverage factory near Ipswich  

Beverage manufacturer Frucor Suntory’s new $400 million manufacturing facility near Ipswich is on track for its mid-2024 opening.
New laws to strengthen environmental framework
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 03:15 PM

New laws to strengthen environmental framework

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.
Hocus pocus, safety focus – top tips for a safe Halloween
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 03:08 PM

Hocus pocus, safety focus – top tips for a safe Halloween

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has conjured up some spook-tacular safety tips for Halloween lovers, big and small.
Even better services to be delivered to four Queensland communities
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 02:44 PM

Even better services to be delivered to four Queensland communities

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.
Disability Services Minister Craig Crawford with a trainee Seeing Eye puppy at the graduation ceremony at Parliament House
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 02:27 PM

Queensland’s newest Seeing Eye Dog teams ready to take on the world

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.
Appointment of Commissioner (Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa)
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 01:12 PM

Appointment of Commissioner (Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa)

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).
IGEM Review receives Queensland Government support
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 11:55 AM

IGEM Review receives Queensland Government support

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 supported to achieve safe, stable housing futures
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 11:51 AM

Young Queenslanders supported to achieve safe, stable housing futures

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.
Education Minister Grace Grace with Director-General of the Department of Education Michael De'Ath (far left) and representatives from Urangan State High School, winners of the QSuper Showcase Award for Excellence in Secondary Years.
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 11:16 AM

Wide Bay educators shine in excellence awards

Wide Bay has been strongly represented in the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, with two entries from the region taking out prestigious prizes.
Education Minister Grace Grace and Director-General of the Department of Education Michael De'Ath (far left) with representatives from Happy Valley State School, winners of the Showcase Award for Excellence in Rural and Remote Education at the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools.
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 11:13 AM

North West Queensland educators shine in excellence awards

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.
New regions tap into Smart Ticketing
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 11:00 AM

New regions tap into Smart Ticketing

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Education Minister Grace Grace with Director-General of the Department of Education Michael De'Ath (far left) alongside representatives of Western Cape College, joint winners of the Bevan Brennan 'Every Child Needs a Champion' Award at the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools
Wed 12 Oct 22 at 10:43 AM

Far North Queensland educators shine in excellence awards

An approach to education that embraces the wellbeing of the whole child has won Western Cape College a prestigious Queensland education award.