Tropical North stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 28 Tropical North Queensland region nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.
QFES looks to First Nations people for specialised bushfire hazard mitigation roles
To coincide with this year’s NAIDOC Week, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has commenced the recruitment process for eight new First Nations positions to help improve bushfire safety across Queensland.
Stars of the 60th Queensland Training Awards unmasked
From a North Macedonian immigrant to a Murgon florist - the regional finalists in the 2021 Queensland Training Awards announced today represent a microcosm of Queensland communities.
Central Queensland stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 29 Central Queensland region nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.
Arts funding helps deliver 25 new projects throughout Queensland
A 20-episode podcast, a two-woman comedy show and an outdoor audio-visual experience that illuminates First Nations stories are amongst the 25 new arts and cultural projects that will share in more than $925,000 in funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Construction closer for light rail to Burleigh
Construction of the Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads light rail extension is closer to starting with an agreement to get early works underway.
Cairns comes alive for NAIDOC Week (date corrected)
Cairns comes alive for NAIDOC Week celebrations
Free help for builders and homeowners caught in COVID storm
Homeowners and builders caught in the “perfect storm” of rising prices and material shortages now have access to free help to get their homes built.
Major overhaul to keep Wivenhoe pumping
Queensland’s largest hydro power station will undergo a $14 million overhaul to ensure it continues to pump cleaner, cheaper energy for years to come.
Lockdown lifts tonight for Brisbane and Moreton Bay
Queensland has recorded eight new cases today, with five locally acquired and most linked to existing clusters.
2021 NAIDOC Week events bigger and better
During NAIDOC Week 2021 (4-11 July), Queensland communities will come alive with lights, storytelling, community events and more to celebrate the world’s two oldest living cultures.
Sunshine Coast residents urged to monitor symptoms and get tested
A public health alert is being issued for parts of the Sunshine Coast, after a new community case was identified today.