Clean energy future for Central Queensland
Central Queensland is another step closer to becoming a renewable energy powerhouse with producer ACCIONA Energía signing the Central Queensland Statement of Cooperation today.
Energy apprentices power up in Rockhampton
A new intake of Ergon Energy apprentices has begun training this week in Rockhampton.
Construction on new Cairns mental health unit gets underway
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath today turned the first sod on the new $70 million, 53-bed Cairns mental health unit.Minister D’Ath said the new three-storey building, including a 10-bed Mental Health Intensive Care unit, was part of an ongoing expansion of Cairns Hospital.The tender to build the new mental health unit has been awarded to Hutchinson Builders.“Mental health issues affect one in four people in our community, which underlines the importance of this new facility for Ca...
Next step for Cairns Ring Road
Field investigations are underway on the Captain Cook Highway as planning for a $359 million program of road upgrades continues.
State launches multi-million-dollar campaigns to rebuild Queensland tourism
Once-in-a-lifetime prizes, outstanding holiday deals and cut-price airfares will be on offer as Queensland launches a national and international marketing assault to continue the long-term rebuild of the state’s tourism industry.
Management grants take off for flying foxes
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on another election commitment by providing more than $300,000 to help seven councils across the state manage flying fox camps and roosts.
New coal shiploader secures Gladstone’s export future
The Palaszczuk Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Queensland resources sector through an investment of more than $60 million in a new coal shiploader for the Port of Gladstone.
Rockhampton Co-Responder team acting on youth crime
An innovative collaboration between police and youth justice workers is having a major impact on youth crime in Rockhampton.
State commits funding to rebuild Paradise Dam
The Palaszczuk Government has committed up to $600 million to kickstart the rebuild of Paradise Dam to its original height.
Arts funding to provide an advantage to diverse communities
Five arts projects which will have a positive social impact on Queensland places and communities will be realised with Palaszczuk Government investment of almost $240 000 through Round 5 of the Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP), Arts Advantage stream.
Runaway crabber cops fine after fleeing from inspection
A fisher has been fined $5000 in the Caboolture Magistrates Court after being caught illegally in possession of a female mud crab and fleeing from Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers at a Bribie Island boat ramp.
New Mount Lindesay Highway bridge opens to traffic
Motorists are now travelling on a new northbound bridge over Norris Creek on Mount Lindesay Highway in a significant milestone for the road’s upgrade.