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International travel restrictions lifted for Queensland state schools
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 12:44 PM

International travel restrictions lifted for Queensland state schools

Education Minister Grace Grace has confirmed that international travel restrictions no longer apply for state school students, teachers, and department staff.

Cannonvale shoots for the stars with $10.9 million upgrade
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 12:40 PM

Cannonvale shoots for the stars with $10.9 million upgrade

The Palaszczuk Government has delivered a $10.9 million upgrade at Cannonvale State School, with Education Minister Grace Grace officially opening the project today.

Koinmerburra Ridge to Reef Restoration Project
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 12:30 PM

Koinmerburra Ridge to Reef Restoration Project

The Palaszczuk Government and Koinjmal People have embarked on a new partnership to improve ecosystems around Clairview and Wild Duck Island on Central Queensland’s coast.

$4 million budget boost for Indigenous tourism
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 12:22 PM

$4 million budget boost for Indigenous tourism

Queensland’s Indigenous tourism sector will get a $4 million boost in the next State Budget to grow the number of First Nations tourism experiences in Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

$10m to grow reef pilot in next state budget
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 12:17 PM

$10m to grow reef pilot in next state budget

A trailblazing program born out of COVID-19 and aimed at protecting the Great Barrier Reef will receive $10 million from the Palaszczuk Government following its success and the creation of more than 130 First Nations jobs.

Recycled glass paves the way for Rockhampton roads, jobs
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 12:00 PM

Recycled glass paves the way for Rockhampton roads, jobs

A brand new facility to process recycled glass into useful construction materials is nearing completion in Rockhampton, the Palaszczuk Government has announced.

Gold Coast security providers targeted in inspection swoop
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 11:51 AM

Gold Coast security providers targeted in inspection swoop

Security providers working in Gold Coast bars, hotels and nightclubs were under scrutiny this past weekend when the Office of Liquor and Gaming (OLGR), the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and the Queensland Police Service joined forces to conduct a compliance operation in the region.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXTENDED TO SUPPORT FLOODED QUEENSLAND PRIMARY PRODUCERS, SMALL BUSINESSES AND ADDITIONAL COUNCILS
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 11:27 AM

DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXTENDED TO SUPPORT FLOODED QUEENSLAND PRIMARY PRODUCERS, SMALL BUSINESSES AND ADDITIONAL COUNCILS

Low interest loans are now available for Queensland primary producers and small businesses in local government areas facing a massive clean-up operation in the aftermath of the flooding in Southern Queensland.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR PRIMARY PRODUCERS FOLLOWING NORTHERN AND CENTRAL-WESTERN QUEENSLAND FLOODS
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 11:26 AM

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR PRIMARY PRODUCERS FOLLOWING NORTHERN AND CENTRAL-WESTERN QUEENSLAND FLOODS

Disaster assistance is available to primary producers in Barcaldine, Longreach and Winton after intense rainfall and flooding swept through Northern and Central-Western Queensland during April and May.

Crisafulli caught out on false ramping claims
Wed 01 Jun 22 at 09:33 AM

Crisafulli caught out on false ramping claims

The LNP has been caught out spreading false claims about Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) in Townsville overnight.

Solar boost for regional Queenslanders
Tue 31 May 22 at 04:56 PM

Solar boost for regional Queenslanders

Queensland regional households and small business solar panel owners are in line for a cost of living boost with a 41 per cent increase in the feed-in tariff.

New gym for Toogoolawah sport precinct
Tue 31 May 22 at 04:49 PM

New gym for Toogoolawah sport precinct

Toogoolawah’s new community recreation precinct has reached an important milestone with the opening of a $1 million gym.