New campaign puts focus on non-physical forms of domestic and family violence
The Palaszczuk Government has launched a new awareness campaign during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to help Queenslanders identify all forms of domestic and family violence (DFV).
Wild Duck Island to protect vulnerable nesting turtles
Wild Duck Island, the largest nesting site in Eastern Australia for flatback turtles, will be better protected now the Palaszczuk Government has spent $1.2 million dollars to acquire the remote islands tourism lease.
Food exporters pitching fresh tastes of Queensland via a virtual trade fair
More than 60 Queensland companies have started pitching a wide range of Queensland food and drink products in a virtual trade fair with importers and distributers in twelve major Asian cities.
Cross River Rail tunnel has now pushed under the Brisbane River
The first of the two giant Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) excavating Brisbane’s Cross River Rail’s twin tunnels has now carved its way beneath the river, and is moving northwards under the CBD
Queensland campaign calls for more foster carers
A new Queensland Government campaign calling on Queenslanders to take the next step and become a foster carer has launched with foster carers sharing their own stories.
2021 Queensland Reconciliation Award finalists announced
Nineteen inspiring Queensland businesses, community groups, educational institutions and government entities have been named as finalists in the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards, acknowledging their achievements and contributions toward reconciliation, diversity and inclusivity.
FNQ wind farm to create jobs and boost Northern Qld Renewable Energy Zone
The Palaszczuk Government will unlock around 350 jobs and more than $370 million in renewable energy infrastructure as part of the state’s first major investment in the Northern Queensland Renewable Energy Zone.
JobKeeper withdrawal dents Queensland jobs performance
The first Labour Force data since the Morrison Government’s withdrawal of JobKeeper has ended a run of four consecutive months of jobs growth in Queensland.
Hydro to pump North Queensland jobs
More than 900 construction jobs will be created in North Queensland with the state’s first pumped hydro storage project in almost forty years reaching financial close.
On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure boost for Queensland
The Australian Government is bolstering support for drought affected farmers in Queensland through the $100 million On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.
Palaszczuk Government working with first responders on safety
The Palaszczuk Government has announced it will soon start detailed consultation into how Queensland can better protect the safety of first responders from passing motorists.
Southport Yacht Club to host new superyacht berthing simulations
The next generation of superyachts of up to 130 metres will be one step closer to berthing at the Southport Yacht Club thanks to advanced simulation technology.