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Twelve Queensland Police officers recognised for extraordinary service with Australian Police Medals
Twelve members of the Queensland Police Service were today awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) in recognition of their astonishing contribution to policing.
North Queensland to host Ambassadors and Australia Day events
North Queensland residents will be treated to homegrown music acts and family-friendly activities as part of a stellar line-up of Australia Day events this week.
New schools open as students return for 2023
Around 875,000 Queensland students head back to school today for the start of the 2023 school year.
Festive season holidaymakers deliver $3 billion
Festive season holidays across Queensland are on track to deliver more than $3 billion to tourism operators and the State’s visitor economy.
Huge construction effort sees new schools ready for students
Queensland’s four new state schools will be open and ready for students on the first day of Term 1.
Emirates to double daily services to Brisbane from June 2023
One of the world’s largest airlines, Emirates will double its flights from Dubai to Brisbane from June 2023.
Upgrades complete for campers on Lady Musgrave Island
One of Queensland’s most popular camping destinations on the Great Barrier Reef has been upgraded, providing greater accessibility and new amenities to enjoy the state’s great lifestyle.
New expert panel to unlock more housing supply
A new, expanded expert panel has been appointed to help unlock more housing throughout Queensland.
Roadmap drives education export recovery
Study Queensland has launched a new five-year, $20.6 million roadmap to drive the post-pandemic recovery of the State’s International Education and Training (IET) exports.
Queensland’s new State Disaster Co-ordinator
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the appointment of a new State Disaster Co-ordinator.
Surf safety catches a break ahead of holidays
A $150,000 Palaszczuk Government donation to the annual Queensland Lifesavers Appeal will help volunteers save lives at the beach over the busy summer holidays
Queensland’s great lifestyle drives visitor recovery
Queensland is predicted to become the only Australian state to make a full pandemic recovery for domestic visitor nights by the end of this year.