Power restored following Callide fire
Power has now been restored to all homes and businesses impacted by the incident at Callide C Power Station yesterday.
Queensland firms Go Global with leading innovations
Queensland companies are helping put the first woman on the moon and taking a surgical world-first global thanks to Queensland Government funding to help export-ready companies break into new markets.
Sydney touches down for a whale-of-a-time
Sydneysiders are touching down for a whale-of-a-time in Hervey Bay onboard today’s first direct Jetstar flight.
Investing in Queensland women grant recipients announced
More than 30 community groups are set to benefit from funding that will advance gender equality and respect for women and girls in Queensland.
Return of awards a celebration of Queensland exporter optimism
The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards are back this year, aimed at celebrating the achievements of Queensland companies trading internationally.
Statement from Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni
The Australian Energy Market Operator has advised that some customers in Queensland may experience further outages this evening following the incident at Callide C Power Station earlier today.
Gold Coast agent to pay $1.5 million compensation after misleading consumers
A crackdown on a Gold Coast company who scammed 18 consumers in a dodgy property scheme was ordered to pay $1.5 million in compensation by the Southport Magistrates Court this month.
K’gari (Fraser Island) regrowth sees tourism rebound
Tourism numbers on the world’s largest sand island K’gari (Fraser Island) have bounced back with visitors spending more than a quarter of a million nights in the world heritage-listed area, helping to drive the state’s economic recovery.
Govt funds lung research to protect workers
The Palaszczuk Government will invest $5 million in research to protect workers from, and improve treatment for, occupational dust lung diseases, including silicosis and coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (black lung)
Voluntary Assisted Dying laws introduced to Queensland Parliament
Legislation to allow access to voluntary assisted dying in Queensland has been introduced into Parliament today.
Community hubs aid vaccine rollout
The State Government will open 14 Community-Based Vaccination hubs by the end of July helping to make the COVID vaccine rollout easier.
State Parliament lights up for Palliative Care Week
Queensland State Parliament will be lit up in navy and maroon from Monday night to mark National Palliative Care Week (Sunday 23 May – Saturday 29 May).Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the week aimed to raise awareness about the importance of quality palliative care.“Sadly, in our lifetime we will all know a friend, loved one or colleague that is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness,” the Minister said.“It is important that these people can get the support they n...