The economic contribution of the Queensland racing industry has soared 60% under the Palaszczuk Government to a record $1.9 billion, with a new report released today showing the industry supported nearly 14,000 jobs in the last financial year alone.
The 2nd Annual Small Business Friendly Conference being held in Townsville today was officially opened by Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer, who also co-signed the Small Business Friendly charter with Cassowary Coast Regional Council.
On Workers’ Memorial Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work, those who have died at work have been remembered, with pledges made to keep current workers healthy and safe.
North Queensland’s Genex Kidston pumped hydro energy project is generating the first of up to 900 jobs as it powers through its latest construction milestone.
More than 200 manufacturing jobs at Visy’s Brisbane glass factory have been protected by the Palaszczuk Government as part of a deal to secure a site for a key 2032 Olympic venue.
The Palaszczuk Government has launched the first of three regional science and innovation hubs at the Earth Day Environmental Education Expo in Toowoomba.
Konomie Island Environmental Education Centre has been unveiled as the new official name of what was previously the North Keppel Island Environmental Education Centre, in a change that honours the island’s traditional Indigenous name.
Disaster assistance is now available to Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, Torres Shire Council and Torres Strait Island Regional Council following severe storms and rainfall in February.
Work is continuing on the Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment to enable the region to plan for the water needs of the future and drive economic development.