GPS devices to tackle juvenile crime
Courts will be able to order that certain hardcore youth offenders are to be fitted with GPS devices as a condition of bail from Monday 17 May 2021 in the latest instalment of the Palaszczuk Government’s crackdown on youth crime.
Arts centre reopens after $3.1m refurbishments
The Judith Wright Arts Centre has officially reopened after undergoing $3.1 million in refurbishments, transforming the centre into a modern and dynamic hub for Queensland artists and art workers.
Cairns City Police Station to get bigger upgrade
Minister for Police Mark Ryan, Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor and Member for Cairns Michael Healy have today welcomed the announcement of an additional $7 million to go towards more upgrades of the Cairns City Police Station.
Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) land returns to Traditional Owners
Protected areas on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) will be transferred back to Traditional Owners after the Palaszczuk Government today passed landmark legislation.
Agriculture weathers the COVID storm
Agribusiness and the food sector are holding up well as Queensland’s economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and we continue supplying consumers across Australia and the world with nutritious, high-quality produce.
Queensland’s Public Trustee appointed
Acting Public Trustee, Samay Zhouand, has been appointed to the role of Queensland’s Public Trustee for a period of three years, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman announced today.
Bumper crowds expected for NRL Magic Round
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced more than 90,000 rugby league fans were expected to flock to Brisbane for this weekend’s NRL Magic Round blockbuster at Suncorp Stadium.
Appointment of Supreme Court Justice Freeburn
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman today announced the appointment of the newest Justice to the Queensland Supreme Court Trial Division, Paul Freeburn QC.
Next steps to slashing irrigation prices unveiled
Taking advantage of big cuts to the price of irrigation water will be made easy for Queensland’s irrigators through steps announced today to fulfil the Queensland Government’s $50 million election commitment.
School homework centres help students get ahead
First steps are underway to set up the Palaszczuk Government’s 120 new free after-school homework centres - an $8 million commitment at the 2020 election.
Outback Queensland Masters sells out
Outback Queensland’s iconic Masters golf event has sold out a month before tee-off in a boost for outback tourism.
Clean energy generator to power North West industry and jobs
New technology construction jobs will be up for grabs in the Mount Isa region to deliver the proposed innovative North West Queensland Hybrid Power Project (NWQHPP).