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Director-General appointed to lead Queensland Health
Fri 07 Oct 22 at 02:57 PM

Director-General appointed to lead Queensland Health

Queensland Health Acting Director-General and former Chief Operating Officer Shaun Drummond has been appointed as the new Director-General of the state’s health department.
Mackay HHS Board show cause period extended
Fri 07 Oct 22 at 02:43 PM

Mackay HHS Board show cause period extended

Lawyers acting on behalf of members of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Board have requested an additional week to reply to the show cause notice issued by the Health Minister.
Be part of the grass roots change tackling youth crime
Fri 07 Oct 22 at 02:30 PM

Be part of the grass roots change tackling youth crime

The Palaszczuk Government is calling for applications for new and innovative community-based projects aimed at preventing and reducing youth offending. Minister for Youth Justice Leanne Linard said the $3 million Community Partnership Innovation Grant initiative will open on 2 November and follows a pilot of the scheme earlier this year. “Local communities are often the first to see a young person disengage and wherever I go across Queensland, communities tell me they want to be part of th...
Indigenous Business Month promotes business growth and opportunities
Fri 07 Oct 22 at 11:06 AM

Indigenous Business Month promotes business growth and opportunities

Queensland’s First Nations businesses are being encouraged to connect and explore opportunities during Indigenous Business Month in October.
Respectful relationships education bolstered by new Respect program
Fri 07 Oct 22 at 09:23 AM

Respectful relationships education bolstered by new Respect program

The Palaszczuk Government has delivered an updated and upgraded suite of resources for the delivery of respectful relationships education in Queensland schools, including a public online hub for families and students.
North Queensland students given glimpse into hydrogen potential
Thu 06 Oct 22 at 03:37 PM

North Queensland students given glimpse into hydrogen potential

North Queensland students were given a glimpse into the potential of hydrogen and its role as part of Queensland’s Energy and Jobs Plan.
Miami State High School scores first-ever indoor sports hall
Thu 06 Oct 22 at 03:30 PM

Miami State High School scores first-ever indoor sports hall

Work has officially started on an $11 million project to deliver the first-ever indoor sports centre for the Gold Coast’s second oldest state school.
Queensland backs efforts to fight Lumpy Skin Disease with new vaccines
Thu 06 Oct 22 at 02:26 PM

Queensland backs efforts to fight Lumpy Skin Disease with new vaccines

Queensland scientists have joined the fight to protect the state’s vital beef industry from the threat of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) with over $1.15 million invested in the development of locally produced vaccines and tests
Tourism czar to chair Trade and Investment Queensland
Thu 06 Oct 22 at 01:35 PM

Tourism czar to chair Trade and Investment Queensland

Former Queensland tourism boss Daniel Gschwind has been appointed Chair of Trade and Investment Queensland.
Queensland Police Service inducts 107 recruits into service
Thu 06 Oct 22 at 12:00 PM

Queensland Police Service inducts 107 recruits into service

Acting Minister for Police and Corrective Services, and Fire and Emergency Services, Mark Furner, today joined Deputy Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski to induct 107 recruits into the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Government responds to The Star review
Thu 06 Oct 22 at 10:10 AM

Government responds to The Star review

The Palaszczuk Government has released the final report following the review of the Queensland operations of The Star Entertainment Group, along with its response.
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year
Wed 05 Oct 22 at 09:17 PM

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks has been named 2022 Queensland Exporter of the Year.