COVID-19 Vaccine rollout in Cairns – one week on
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is well underway in the Far North, with Cairns Hospital on track to vaccinate its 1000th person.
Non-urgent presentations place pressure on public EDs
More than a third of Queensland’s emergency department presentations are ailments or injuries that could be treated by a GP or pharmacist, latest data shows.
The Department of Environment and Science (DES) has issued Cleanaway Solid Waste Pty Ltd with two penalty infringement notices (PINs) totalling $26,690.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR CYCLONE-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN NORTH QUEENSLAND
In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Niran, disaster assistance has been made available to assist local councils dealing with the extensive clean-up efforts required in its wake.
Townsville testing clinic nurse first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
The first COVID-19 vaccine in Townsville has been administered on Friday 5 March to registered nurse Rebecca DeJong.
Mackay to host Australian Junior Basketball Championships
Mackay is set to host the 2021 and 2022 Under 20 Australian Junior Basketball Championships and Ivor Burge Championships for open-age players under a two-year agreement with Basketball Australia.
More funding for bushfire recovery in Queensland communities
Eight Queensland councils and one state agency will share in $10.7 million of additional funding in the latest round of support aimed at assisting economic and social recovery in communities impacted by the 2019 Queensland Bushfires.
Palaszczuk Government encourages women to consider hard-hat careers
More women are being encouraged to get on the tools as the Palaszczuk Government exceeds women in construction targets on an exemplar project designed to put a spirit level to workforce participation.
Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct labelled Townsville’s number one City Deal project priority
The Queensland Government and Townsville City Council have joined forces to push for Australia’s first environmentally sustainable industrial precinct to be funded under the Townsville City Deal.
Clean Up Queensland this Clean Up Australia Day
Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has encouraged Queenslanders to become involved in local activities for this year’s Clean Up Australia Day.
Palaszczuk Government continues historic investment in child safety
Positions for more than 150 new frontline child safety workers will be created to boost services for Queensland’s most vulnerable children and families.
First COVID jab delivered today on Sunshine Coast
The spotlight will shine on Sunshine Coast University Hospital today, as frontline staff receive the COVID-19 vaccination marking another highlight in the pandemic response.