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Air conditioning delivered for ALL Queensland state schools

Every single classroom, library and staff room in every single Queensland state school is now air conditioned.

Air conditioning delivered for Wide Bay Burnett state schools

Every single classroom, library and staff room in every single state school in the Wide Bay Burnett region is now air conditioned in time for Term 2, 2022 as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s $477 million Cooler Cleaner Schools Program.

Redlands’ unsung heroes of agriculture

Brisbane’s bayside is home to a hothouse of agricultural science research and development with 75 staff at the Redlands Research Centre currently working across almost 50 projects and trials.

Flying Kiwis across the Ditch

Three tourism campaigns will encourage Kiwis to fly across the ditch to help kick start one of Queensland’s most important international visitor markets.

All flood-affected Queensland schools to reopen for Term 2

The last six Queensland schools still closed or at reduced capacity due to recent devastating floods will reopen their doors to all staff and students tomorrow for Term 2, 2022.

Queenslanders urged to show kindness to workers on Easter Sunday

Queenslanders enjoying time with their family and friends this Easter Sunday public holiday have been asked to be compassionate to workers serving them today at cafes, restaurants, fast food outlets and retail stores.

Easter Bilbies help protect one of our rarest marsupials

Easter choc-aholics can now get their fix and save one of our rarest marsupials – the greater bilby.

Never feed your dog chocolate

Dog owners are reminded of the dangers of feeding their pet chocolate over the coming Easter long weekend.

Queensland Rail welcomes new CEO onboard

One of Queensland Rail’s very own has been appointed to lead the long-established Queensland transport organisation.

Emerald businesses boosted by Queensland Government grants

Emerald manufacturer G.E.T

Queensland launches campaign to lure interstate tradies to paradise

Tradies across Australia are being lured to paradise with a new campaign that will bolster the state’s skilled trade labour force and keep Queensland’s economy growing.

Flood-affected national parks re-open for Easter rush

Thirty-nine flood-affected national parks in Queensland have re-opened in time for the busy Easter long weekend.