Statement from Health Minister
The co-location of the Maternity and Gynaecology Ward at RBWH is a temporary measure.I share stakeholder concerns about its location and as such, Metro North has withdrawn the proposal to permanently co-locate Gynaecology and Maternity, and is actively pursuing alternative options with stakeholders.
TIQ makes new senior appointment in Germany
Trade and Investment Queensland has added to its global network with the appointment of Stefan Augustin as the new Director of Investment for Germany.
Queenslanders shine at the nation’s top training awards
Queensland’s top training talent has been recognised on the national stage, with an Atherton Tableland’s civil construction business and a Chinchilla trainee amongst the winners at the 2021 Australian Training Awards.
New patient transport ambulance vehicle a big win for Redcliffe
Redcliffe residents in need of transport to and from medical appointments and surgeries are benefiting from a new ambulance transport vehicle on the Peninsula.
Queensland Government remains committed to Redress Scheme
Today marks three years since the Queensland Government committed to implementing the National Redress Scheme and supporting the many Queenslanders who experienced historical childhood sexual abuse.
Ambulance performance on the rise, quarterly data shows
Ambulance waiting times have improved since July, despite a record number of patients seeking treatment in Queensland’s public hospitals in the September 2021 quarter.
Woolloongabba Cross River Rail development to factor in Olympic legacy
Preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have taken another step forward with the planning arrangements around the future Woolloongabba Cross River Rail station and Games master planning activities to be linked.
Premier farewells class of 2021
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education Minister Grace Grace have farewelled the graduating class of 2021 and wished them well in their future endeavours.
Social enterprises to score larger slice of government procurement
Supplying to government is about to get easier for Queensland’s growing social enterprise sector with the Palaszczuk Government announcing more than $1 million for new initiatives today.
Modernised laws introduced to embrace technology
New legislation was passed in the Queensland Parliament today that will see some temporary measures that were put in place during COVID-19 made permanent.
Greener pastures for Central Queensland
Central Queensland is well on its way to cementing its reputation as an industrial and renewable energy powerhouse with Orica and Alpha HPA signing the Central Queensland Statement of Cooperation.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FLOODED QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES
Disaster assistance is now available to five flood-impacted local councils following heavy rainfall and flooding across Western and Southern Queensland from 10-13 November 2021.