Planning underway for new $2.7 million renal dialysis unit in Longreach

A new $2.7 million, nurse-assisted, two-chair dialysis unit is expected to be operational at Longreach Hospital by the second half of 2022.

Longreach State High students to cook with gas in upgraded facilities

A $2.9 million boost to Longreach State High School’s hospitality trade training centre will become a reality, giving students across the region the skills they need for a career post-school

Premier announces multi-million-dollar upgrade to crucial outback weir

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver more than $1 million to support the Longreach Regional Council to complete emergency repairs on one of west Queensland’s most important sources of water.

Review to ensure Queenslanders protected against discrimination

Anti-discrimination laws will undergo review to ensure they better protect Queenslanders from discrimination, promote equality and meet international best practice.

Queensland primed for an improved beef season

With a multi-million-dollar investment in new infrastructure and a raft of international trade initiatives delivered by the Palaszczuk Government, Queensland beef exports are tipped to grow strongly in coming years.

Growing Queensland’s craft brewing and distillery scene

Since new laws were passed in March, a strong contingent of artisan distillers and craft brewers from all corners of Queensland have taken the opportunity to apply for the new artisan producer liquor licence.

Government delivers on promise of millions for cluster fencing

Even more sheep producers in drought affected areas will be able to combat the scourge of feral pests with the Premier today announcing the recipients of $5 million in funding as part of the State’s economic recovery.

Queensland to investigate sexual harassment protections for workers

Sexual harassment protections for workers will be investigated as part of a review of Queensland’s industrial relations laws.

Barcaldine’s famous Workers Heritage Centre opens in time for Labour Day

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially reopened one of the outback’s most iconic tourism attractions.

Refurbished Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre opens

The Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre has undergone a major refurbishment with the newly modernised facility now equipped with cutting-edge treatment and diagnostic equipment.

Premier launches new roadmap to grow dinosaur tourism in outback Queensland

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver close to half a million dollars over three years to deliver a roadmap to grow dinosaur tourism across outback Queensland.

We all play a part this Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Queenslanders are being reminded that we all have a role to play in preventing domestic and family violence in our community as Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month gets underway today (1 May).