Budget 2020-21 drives economic recovery through 1000 election commitments
Queensland’s 2020-2021 budget will deliver on key election commitments as the Palaszczuk Government continues to deliver its plan for economic recovery.
COVID-19 travel trends drive more morning services into 2021
Analysis of post-COVID travel habits show some public transport users travel to work later in the morning to avoid crowded services.
Guardianship reforms improve safeguards for vulnerable Queenslanders
Substantial reforms to strengthen Queensland’s guardianship system have taken effect today, giving greater protection to the more vulnerable in our community such as the elderly and those with impaired capacity.
Holy Shrek! Brisbane to host first 100% capacity musical in Australia
Shrek, Fiona and Donkey are coming to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in the first major musical to open to a 100% capacity audience in Australia, without a special exemption required, since the onset of COVID-19.
Local residents urged to help shape new hospital in Bundaberg
Residents from the Bundaberg, North Burnett, Fraser Coast and Discovery Coast areas have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape planning for a new hospital in Bundaberg, with public consultation starting today (Monday 30 November).
Qld Govt launches major tourism blitz as borders reopen
The Palaszczuk Government will today launch a major tourism campaign in Queensland’s largest domestic tourism markets as the state’s border reopens to NSW and Victoria this week.
Fair Trading issues toy safety warning to Christmas shoppers
Parents are being warned to be on alert when shopping for Christmas gifts this year, with a number of toys landing on Santa’s unsafe list during the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) Operation Safe Christmas campaign.
Tourism Recovery Fund builds new Sunshine Coast attractions
Three Sunshine Coast tourism businesses are investing in fresh attractions with the assistance of the Palaszczuk Government’s $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Thai cave rescue story to be directed by Ron Howard in on the Gold Coast
Thirteen Lives - the gripping true story of the 2018 rescue of a boys’ soccer team from a cave in Thailand - will be produced on the Gold Coast and directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today.
Natural disaster guides to help producers get ready for the season
Now is the time for primary producers to prepare for natural disasters to help ensure the safety of family, workers and animals.
Qld lands major partnership with Japanese hydrogen behemoth
Queensland’s strategy to become a global super supplier of renewable hydrogen has taken a great leap forward, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announcing a landmark partnership with Japan’s largest hydrogen company.The partnership between the government-owned generator Stanwell and Japanese energy company Iwatani Corporation would see planning progressed on a new renewable hydrogen export facility in Gladstone.“Demand for renewable hydrogen out of Japan is growing rapid...
New laws to strengthen disability worker screening
New legislation has been introduced into the Queensland Parliament today (26 November) to establish a nationally consistent worker screening system for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).