Grand Chancellor report targets hotel quarantine improvements
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has committed to implementing the recommendations in a report into hotel quarantine sparked by the infection of a worker in Brisbane’s Hotel Grand Chancellor.Minister D’Ath said the joint Queensland Health-Queensland Police Service report made seven key recommendations for improving training, procedures and hotel quarantine compliance.“While we’ve successfully contained the Hotel Grand Chancellor cluster, we’re determined to learn ...
Road transport drives recovery and advanced manufacturing jobs
Leading Trans-Tasman semi-trailer maker MaxiTRANS today opened a new advanced manufacturing facility in Ipswich, creating up to 70 new jobs thanks to Queensland Government support.
Curiocity Brisbane to generate $14m for local economy
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has officially launched Curiocity Brisbane 2021, which is set to contribute $14 million to the local economy.
QPS recognised for COVID-19 response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) COVID-19 response has been recognised as an exceptional community safety initiative, receiving a Premier’s Award for Excellence.
Latest grants open for truth, healing and reconciliation
Queenslanders are encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 in grants as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Truth, Healing and Reconciliation grants program.
Nitro World Games heats up in Brisbane
Elite action BMX, skate and scooter sport is coming to Queensland with the Nitro World Games at Suncorp Stadium this October.
Australian-first OMCG exit and prevention program launched
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll today to officially launch Australia’s first exit program for former outlaw motorcycle gang members wanting a lasting way out of gang life.
Major works on display for new, year-round Exhibition train station
More jobs are coming online to support Queensland’s economic recovery as another Cross River Rail work site ramps up in inner-Brisbane.
Rockhampton Airport Terminal works progressing
The upgrades to the Rockhampton Airport Terminal, including a new mezzanine floor and passenger lounges are on track for completion, thanks to $6.44 million from the Palaszczuk Government’s $200 million COVID Works for Queensland program.
Lizards lounge in new digs at Rockhampton Zoo
Visitors to the popular Rockhampton Zoo will now see the resident perenties, the largest of Australia’s monitor lizards, in a new enclosure, thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s signature $600 million Works for Queensland program.
Grants to advance gender equality for Queensland women
Community groups advancing gender equality for Queensland women are front and centre in a grants program opened today by the Palaszczuk Government.
Gold Coast receives $3.7 million firefighting and rescue boost
The Gold Coast region will have extra firefighting and aerial rescue capability with the handover of a new Combined Aerial Pumping Appliance (CAPA) and Hydraulic Platform (HP) appliance to the Surfers Paradise Fire and Rescue Station today.