Golden Ticket: Free travel, bikes on peak hour trains for CBD commuters
Commuters can win free travel for a year as part of a Palaszczuk Government initiative to encourage more workers to return to South-East Queensland’s city centres.
Vanessa Fowler to Co-Chair the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has appointed Vanessa Fowler as Co-Chair of the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council following the departure from the role of Kay McGrath OAM.
An $8 million helping hand for state’s growing social enterprise sector
Queensland’s growing social enterprise sector has been given an extra $8 million to help create jobs over the next two years.
Help review the Mary Basin water plan
Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on the review of the Mary Basin water plan which covers parts of the Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast and Gympie region.
Late wet season rain welcome but drought continues
Recent solid rainfall across Queensland means five local government areas are no longer in drought, bringing the drought-declared area of Queensland down from 67.4% to 65%.
Country Hockey Champs play Cairns
Australia’s best regional hockey players will land in Cairns this August for the Australian Country Championships and bring $1.2 million for the region’s economic recovery plan
Two sites on the table for new inner city school
Two short-listed locations are on the table for consultation next month for a proposed new inner-west Brisbane state primary school.
New chair for TAFE Queensland board
The new chair of TAFE Queensland Jane Seawright will bring a wealth of experience in business and law to the role.
Congestion-busting Gold Coast intersection upgrade finished early
Work to upgrade one of the Gold Coast’s busiest intersections at Harbour Town has finished two months ahead of schedule.
Slabs poured on first terrace homes at Carseldine Village
Construction on the first 53 terrace homes at Carseldine Village, a 100% solar and battery neighbourhood, is underway, supporting around 60 construction jobs.
Debt reduction and savings measures approved by Parliament
Queensland Parliament has today passed a series of measures the underpin the Palaszczuk Government’s plan to reduce debt and achieve $3 billion in savings over four years.
Path to Treaty guides Queensland’s reconciliation journey
The launch of this year’s National Reconciliation Week events has sharpened the focus on the Queensland Government’s commitment to Path to Treaty.