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Wildlife hospital funding to double

The Palaszczuk Government’s latest budget will double funding to south-east Queensland’s wildlife hospital network, Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has announced.

$530 million for expansion of Townsville University Hospital to deliver 143 extra beds

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $530 million to deliver a major expansion of the Townsville University Hospital, as part of the largest investment in new hospitals and new beds in Queensland’s history.

Hervey Bay to benefit from record police budget

Planning for the new Hervey Bay Police station will begin this financial year reinforcing the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to community safety with a record $3 billion police budget.

Gladstone State High School to benefit from $18 million budget boost

The Palaszczuk Government is investing almost $18 million to upgrade Gladstone State High School as part of the record breaking $16.5 billion education budget handed down by the Treasurer last week.

$1.2 billion new Bundaberg Hospital to deliver 121 new beds

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $1.2 billion to deliver a new state-of-the-art Bundaberg Hospital on a new site, as part of the largest investment in hospitals and beds in Queensland’s history.

141 extra beds for Cairns, including $250 million major expansion

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $250 million for a major expansion of hospital capacity in Cairns, as part of the largest investment in new hospitals and new beds in Queensland’s history.

$15 million for new and enhanced tourism experiences

A new $15 million Palaszczuk Government investment in tourism experiences begins in mid-July to help operators fast-track new and enhanced visitor attractions to create more good, secure jobs.

Cairns traffic using new Bruce Highway service road

The $481 million Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access (stage 3) Edmonton to Gordonvale (E2G) project will move up a gear with traffic set to be diverted to a new service road allowing for duplication works.

New Link: Northern Beaches Leisure Trail connection 

Almost $2 million has been allocated to support Cairns Regional Council to build an active transport bridge across Deep Creek over the next two years.

Cairns train station set for a revamp

Cairns 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.

$39 million Budget investment to benefit Mackay small businesses

In Mackay to see first-hand the difference the State Budget’s $39 million small business investment will make to local businesses, Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said the Palaszczuk Government was focussed on delivering good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle.

QEII Hospital projects deliver 140 new beds

140 more beds will be delivered on Brisbane’s southside in a $465 million major expansion of the QEII Hospital, and a $25 million acceleration project, as part of the Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan - the largest investment in new hospitals and new beds in the state's history.