Domestic tourism blitz delivers some hope for struggling tourism operators

Within days of the Palaszczuk Government’s latest domestic tourism marketing blitz in NSW and Victoria, hundreds of thousands of Australians have already visited Queensland.com keen to book a Queensland holiday.

Stronger disability worker checks bring improvements for QLD

The Palaszczuk Government has welcomed new nationally consistent workers screening to provide stronger safeguards for around 90,000 Queenslanders with disability receiving National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

776 junior doctors kick off careers in Queensland public hospitals

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath today met with some of Queensland’s newest junior doctors who are part of a 776-strong Statewide intake.Minister D’Ath met the new recruits at The Prince Charles Hospital on Brisbane’s northside, where she was joined by Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan and Member for Aspley Bart Mellish.“Queensland Health will welcome 776 junior doctors as they step into our hospital corridors around the state this month,” the Minister said.&ldqu...

Queensland declares Perth a hotspot

Perth and some surrounding areas will be declared a hotspot from 6pm tonight.

Grants back happy retirements for racing animals

A $60,000 State Government investment in animal welfare will help rehome greyhounds and racing horses across the state.

Qld harness racing goes teal for cancer research

Queensland’s harness racing industry is taking up the reins for “Team Teal” again in 2021to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.

Tourism operators now expect a bumper Easter and school holidays

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the Queensland tourism industry is expecting strong bookings for Easter and the school holidays with the Greater Sydney COVID hotspot ending on Monday (Feb 1).

Minister hits the road to support small businesses

Queensland Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer is touring the state next month to exchange ideas and insights with small business owners as they drive economic recovery across the state.

$17.8 million upgrades to Archerfield Airport lands jobs

The Palaszczuk Government is co-investing in extending the runway and other infrastructure upgrades at Archerfield Airport, generating 50 construction jobs.

Six Pfizer hubs announced for Queensland

From Cairns to the Gold Coast – Queensland has major hospitals across the state ready to deliver the Pfizer vaccine to those of the highest priority.

Queensland communities get $16 million boost

More than 690 Queensland community groups will benefit from $16 million in funding from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants.

North Queensland mine expansion brings jobs gold rush

More than 160 jobs and $50 million in goods and services are up for grabs as a North Queensland gold mine ramps up its expansion efforts.