Construction of the Cairns Regional Trade Distribution Centre off to a flyer
Fri 18 Feb 22 at 01:49 PM

Construction of the Cairns Regional Trade Distribution Centre off to a flyer

The Cairns Regional Trade Distribution Centre is gearing up for take-off, with construction of the new facility underway at Cairns Airport.

Mobile unit to support regional miners, medical providers and industry
Fri 18 Feb 22 at 01:30 PM

Mobile unit to support regional miners, medical providers and industry

In a world-first, workers in the resources heartland of Central Queensland now have access to a mobile health unit to help with the early detection of mine dust lung diseases.

Interpreter training translates to more jobs for Queenslanders
Fri 18 Feb 22 at 01:05 PM

Interpreter training translates to more jobs for Queenslanders

Queenslanders interested in a career as an interpreter will have the opportunity to apply for one of the 120 spots up for grabs in the subsidised interpreter training program which launched earlier today at the Queensland Multicultural Centre at Kangaroo Point.

$23.4 million boosts future grassroots road safety programs
Fri 18 Feb 22 at 11:06 AM

$23.4 million boosts future grassroots road safety programs

More than $23 million will be shared among 18 not-for-profit organisations across the next four years, to save lives and make Queensland roads safer.

Review into Culture and Accountability
Fri 18 Feb 22 at 09:51 AM

Review into Culture and Accountability

Professor Peter Coaldrake AO has been appointed to conduct a wide-ranging review into culture and accountability in the state’s public sector.

Your power companies put $50 back in your pocket
Fri 18 Feb 22 at 09:44 AM

Your power companies put $50 back in your pocket

Queenslanders are set to receive another $50 cut in their electricity bills – the sixth asset ownership dividend in four years.

New housing support hub and advisory group to help older Queensland women access housing.
Thu 17 Feb 22 at 06:30 PM

New housing support hub and advisory group to help older Queensland women access housing.

The Palaszczuk Government is investing almost $14 million to build new homes and deliver specialised housing support services to older women, ensuring they have the security and stability of a home.

Fishwatch tip off leads to big fine for uncooperative fisher
Thu 17 Feb 22 at 03:37 PM

Fishwatch tip off leads to big fine for uncooperative fisher

A commercial fisher who repeatedly failed to stop to allow Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) officers to inspect his vehicle and boat, did not maintain logbooks properly and had non-compliant nets, has been fined $15,000 in the Caboolture Magistrates Court.

Government responds to the inaugural Child Death Review Board Annual Report 2020-21
Thu 17 Feb 22 at 02:16 PM

Government responds to the inaugural Child Death Review Board Annual Report 2020-21

The Queensland Government has today tabled in Parliament its response to the inaugural Child Death Review Board Annual Report 2020-21 outlining the Government’s commitment to implement further initiatives, policies and practices to help keep children in the child protection system safe.

Queensland leads the nation on employment growth
Thu 17 Feb 22 at 01:26 PM

Queensland leads the nation on employment growth

January labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics underlines the strength of the Palaszczuk Government’s Economic Recovery Plan for Queensland.

Community consultation commences on proposed Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline
Thu 17 Feb 22 at 12:37 PM

Community consultation commences on proposed Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline

Southern Downs and Toowoomba regional council residents are invited to have their say on a proposed pipeline from Toowoomba to Warwick