Townsville signing marks important hydrogen milestone
North Queensland’s hydrogen future and the potential of thousands of regional jobs is a step closer with an agreement between Australian energy company Origin and the Port of Townsville signed today.
FNQ young people have spoken out for Youth Week
Mental health, consent, employment and training and life in regional communities are among the important issues young North Queenslanders have spoken out about in a powerful roundtable held as part of the Queensland Youth Week Speak Out Series.
Queensland’s silica sand meeting world-wide demand
A Far North silica sand mine at Cape Flattery is leading the way when it comes to indigenous employment.
World’s biggest macadamia processor cracks on with Queensland expansion
With people around the globe going nuts for Australian macadamias, the world’s largest macadamia processor will expand its Bundaberg facility and create 40 new jobs, backed by the Palaszczuk Government.
Qld company’s 15-min rapid Covid-19 test takes fight to Europe
Queensland company AnteoTech has won a vital European accreditation for its 15-minute COVID-19 rapid test.
A time to shine for Queensland’s carers
Queensland carers can now nominate to join the Queensland Carers Advisory Council for a two-year term
Wild about filming in Queensland paradise
Queensland’s screen industry is revelling in a long pipeline of film and television productions with the US hit show The Wilds Season 2 starting filming on the Gold Coast this week.
Qld cities top the list of most sought-after destinations for Kiwi tourists
Airports, airlines and tourism booking platforms have all enjoyed strong surges in demand from travellers looking to book Queensland holidays in the past week, showing positive signs for the industry’s ongoing recovery.
Women leading the charge at TAFE
TAFE Queensland is helping more women across the state unlock new careers.
Queensland Government orders review of sentencing for serious violent crimes
The Palaszczuk Government is maintaining a strong stance on violent crime, directing the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council (QSAC) to undertake a review and provide recommendations concerning how serious offenders are sentenced in Queensland.
High-tech rain gauges filling a gap for producers
Queensland graziers are trialling high-tech satellite rain gauges to help scientists plug gaps in rainfall data across the state.
Finger on the pulse at Kingaroy Research Facility
The Kingaroy Research Facility is poised to become a major hub for pigeon pea research following the addition of 53 ha of adjoining land.