Bill delivers on commitment to justice reforms
The Palaszczuk Government has continued to deliver on key justice reforms with the introduction of the Evidence and Other Legislation Amendment Bill into the Queensland Parliament today.
Bill delivers on better protections for Journalists
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on its commitment to better protect journalists and their sources, with legislation containing ‘journalist shield laws’ introduced into Queensland Parliament today.
Agriculture forges ahead as COVID vaccination rates surge
Queensland’s agricultural sector is benefitting from the state’s strong health response with a strong surge in growth over 2021.
Coomera Connector is good to go
Gold Coasters are a step closer to driving on the ‘Second M1’ as the first contract is awarded.
Satellite Hospitals Program takes milestone step forward
The Palaszczuk Government is a step closer to bringing the Satellite Hospitals Program to life with the appointment of Hutchinson Builders (Hutchies) as Managing Contractor.
Permit changes bring better odds for Western Queensland opal miners
Small scale opal miners will have better odds of cracking the big find thanks to the Palaszczuk Government with changes to western Queensland's opal fields.
Border rules relaxed as vax target hit earlier than planned
Queensland has eased some border restrictions today after reaching a vaccination milestone days ahead of deadline, thanks partly to a strong turnout at school pop-up clinics.
Mackay visitors to go Wild for new cruise boat tours
The pristine islands of the South Cumberland Group are set to open up for tourists from next month when a new day cruise venture starts operating out of Mackay.
Scientists set pulses racing, weeding out plant pests to unlock potential new crop
Queensland is poised to join the global plant protein revolution with a new pulse crop after researchers discovered how to control weeds in pigeonpea.
Sleuth scientist solves mystery of the mouldy mungbean
A Queensland Government researcher has cracked the case of a mouldy oldie that’s baffled scientists for decades.
Winners announced for 2021 Minister’s Planning Awards
Students from Griffith University have dominated the prestigious Minister’s Planning Awards which gives emerging planners an opportunity to address real planning challenges.
SEQ residents urged to be waterwise
SEQ residents are being urged to consider water use as the combined capacity of South East Queensland dams hover around or below 55%.