State announces the list of 50 Queensland schools set to have GPs next year
GPs will be based at 50 schools throughout the state as part of a pilot program being introduced by the Palaszczuk Government.
Mackay biorefinery pilot plant ready for take-off
World-leading technology has landed in Mackay, bringing Queensland one step closer to a $1 billion sustainable, export-oriented industrial biotechnology and bioproducts sector.
Publicly-owned generator joins Gladstone hydrogen consortium
Publicly-owned renewable energy generator CleanCo has signed an agreement to join Sumitomo Corporation and its partners on the development of a hydrogen industry in Gladstone.
Turtles come out of their shell early for nesting season
One of the world’s most important nesting sites has welcomed its first turtle a month earlier than expected, kicking off a significant time of the year for Bundaberg tourism as the region continues its COVID-19 economic recovery.
Students reap rewards from studying fruit and veggies
School students from across Queensland were today presented with a range of awards as part of a national science competition celebrating the International Year of Fruit and Vegetables.
Local communities benefit from FIFO ban, review finds
Australia’s first legislation banning 100 per cent fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforces at large resource projects will be retained after a review confirmed its benefits for communities across Queensland.
Desktop ‘exploration’ seeks new economy minerals
Exploration from a desktop, rather than with a drill rig, has unearthed almost 600 potential deposits of sought-after new economy minerals across Queensland.
Pop-up vaccination clinics coming soon to 33 Bunnings stores
The Palaszczuk Government will offer pop-up vaccination clinics this weekend at selected Bunnings stores across Queensland to further increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
A permanent Queensland Small Business Commissioner is a step closer
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to back small businesses with a move to permanently establish a Small Business Commissioner in Queensland.
New Resources to support disaster preparedness for Queenslanders with disability
Queenslanders with disability will be placed front and centre in disaster management and preparedness activities, with a suite of new resources available to prepare for disasters and guide the response of emergency services.
Palaszczuk Government to build new renewable hydrogen plant near Chinchilla
Renewable hydrogen will be produced on the Darling Downs in less than two years with the Palaszczuk Government announcing plans for a demonstration facility near Chinchilla.
Central Queensland leads the way in clean energy
The Palaszczuk Government and Rio Tinto have signed a statement of cooperation to seize the opportunities presented by clean energy and make Central Queensland an industrial and renewable energy powerhouse.