Cairns Hospital Emergency Department expansion fast tracked by six months
The $26.4 million Cairns Hospital emergency department expansion will be fast tracked, with construction works now set to commence as early as September.
Government roundtable examines safe housing solutions for domestic and family violence victims
The Palaszczuk Government held its first Housing and Domestic and Family Violence Roundtable this week – a new initiative to ensure Queensland women and children have access to safe and affordable housing.
Townsville set to be centre of the rugby league universe ahead of Origin 1
Townsville is only hours away from becoming the first regional city in Australia to host a State of Origin blockbuster.
Media Alert - Health Minister Press Conference
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath and Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young will provide a COVID-19 update.
Queensland workers’ comp premiums remain lowest
Queensland businesses will continue to pay the lowest average workers’ compensation premiums in any state or territory, with average premiums remaining unchanged next year.
Funds available to help landholders save water in Great Artesian Basin
Queensland landholders in the Great Artesian Basin can now apply for funds to cap and pipe bores in the state’s section of the underground freshwater resource.
Veterans’ Oasis opens in Townsville
A new one-stop support shop that has been years in the making has officially opened in Townsville today to provide ongoing support for veterans and their families.
Serial hoon’s Lamborghini up for auction
A customised Lamborghini coupe seized by police under Queensland’s tough anti-hoon laws will go up for auction next week.
Seaway Promenade at the Spit open to the Public
A new 700 meter walkway along the south wall of the Gold Coast Seaway at The Spit is now open to the public
Seven outstanding individuals and a medical research institution have joined the list of Queensland Greats, honoured for their philanthropy, innovation, advocacy and cultural impact in Queensland and abroad.
Action plan to support First Nations people applying for blue cards
First Nations Queenslanders will receive enhanced support through each stage of Queensland’s working with children check (blue card) system.
Site secured for Central Queensland hydrogen project
A three-gigawatt renewable hydrogen facility in Central Queensland is one step closer with land secured for large-scale production in Aldoga, west of Gladstone.