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Record Budget supporting Policing Boost for Gold Coast
Queensland’s record $3 billion-plus police budget is supporting more police and extra resources and equipment for Gold Coast Police.
More funding for support services in the Fraser Coast
Victims of domestic and sexual violence will have greater access to support, after the Palaszczuk Government announced a major funding boost to service providers across the Fraser Coast region.
Government and industry work together to establish low emissions pathway
Queensland’s key agricultural stakeholder groups have partnered with the Palaszczuk Government to design a ground-breaking pathway to help the agribusiness sector be a world-leader in low carbon production.
Commissioner awards excellence in Corrections
Queensland Corrective Services officers and staff have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to public safety at the 2022 Commissioner’s Awards for Excellence.
Cairns set to supercharge with new network-connected battery
Cairns is set to reinforce its role as a leader in regional Queensland’s energy independence when it plays home to one of the State’s next electricity network-connected batteries, Energy Minister Mick de Brenni announced today.
$10 million budget boost for Bundy’s Kepnock State High
Education Minster Grace Grace today visited Kepnock State High School with Member for Bundaberg, Tom Smith, to announce a $9.4 million investment to upgrade the school’s Industrial Design and Technology facilities and $440,000 to refurbish existing learning spaces.
Seeing double at Bowen Road Bridge
One of Townsville’s busiest roads, Stuart Drive, will soon undergo a major overhaul to ease congestion and improve safety for both motorists and pedestrians.
Thrill seekers ride a Sunshine Coast first
A $763,000 investment by the Palaszczuk Government’s Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund has helped deliver Dingo Racer, the Sunshine Coast’s first roller coaster experience at Aussie World.
Townsville train station on track for major upgrade
Townsville train station has been identified as a priority site for an overhaul, as part of a budget commitment to improve accessibility and the customer experience at regional stations.
"Lock, stock and barrel" Premier embraces Coaldrake Review
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed Professor Peter Coaldrake's comprehensive review into the culture and accountability of Queensland's Public Sector.
Professor Coaldrake’s final report has been delivered and published.
Rural Fire Service benefits from record budget boost
Queensland Rural Fire Service volunteers will reap the benefits of more than $72 million in the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services budget, including $10 million for frontline resources and facilities.