Drivers asked to make safety their New Year’s resolution
Queenslanders holidaying at home and a forecast of wet weather for large parts of the state present tricky conditions on the roads.
Start 2021 off right and avoid illegal fireworks
Queenslanders looking to see 2020 out with a bang are urged to celebrate safely by enjoying only legal fireworks displays.
The curtain is drawn on 2020 – New Year’s Eve
Police Minister Mark Ryan and Assistant Commissioner Brian Codd have thanked the Queensland community for their support as 2020 draws to a close.
Statement from Health Minister re NSW COVID cases
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said:“We are watching the situation in New South Wales very closely.“Queensland's Chief Health Officer is in constant contact with her NSW counterparts and receives regular updates on the growing COVID outbreaks in that State.“Queensland has strong border measures in place in response to the Sydney clusters, based on expert health advice.“We'll continue to follow the advice of our Chief Health Officer and will ...
Scammers thrive in social media marketplace
Queensland online shoppers are being warned about the number of vehicle scams being carried out on social media trading platforms.
Three new Queensland schools gaining momentum
The construction of three new Queensland state schools is a step closer, with contracts awarded and work to kick off soon.
Have a treasured holiday and get fossicking in Queensland’s backyard
There’s been an upsurge in the number of people fossicking for gold, sapphires, emeralds and opals in Queensland’s hotspots for precious metals and gems.
Queensland marks 100 days without community transmission
It’s now been 100 days since Queensland last recorded a case of COVID-19 acquired in the Queensland community.
Supporting Queensland’s future interpreters
Queenslanders who rely on interpreters to access essential services will soon have greater assistance with the Palaszczuk Government providing $740,000 over three years to boost the number of Interpreters who are certified by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
COVID restrictions eased for marine tourism
The Chief Health Officer has approved relaxations to COVID Safe requirements on marine tourism vessels.
Island paradise recovery underway as Queensland Environment Minister visits K’gari
With green shoots and regrowth already appearing in affected areas, Queensland Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has visited K’gari (Fraser Island) as recovery work led by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) gets underway.
Six new overtaking lanes on Capricorn Highway
Drivers and industries from Rockhampton to Emerald are reaping the benefits of the jointly funded $19 million Capricorn Highway overtaking lanes project.