Queensland today (Tuesday, September 7) marks the historic milestone of the opening of applications to recognise Torres Strait Islander traditional child rearing practice under new law that translates as “for our children’s children’’.
Regional small business grants open this week
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to support Queensland’s regional small businesses with the second round of $5,000 Business Basics Grants opening at 9am on Wednesday September 8.
Joint statement on women's safety summit
The Women’s Safety Summit represents an opportunity for all governments and decision makers to listen to victim-survivors and their advocates. State and territory governments are committed to playing our part in working to address family, domestic and sexual violence
NDIS access gets a huge boost in South East Queensland
More than 1,700 Queenslanders with disability – including the homeless and children in regions - have had their lives transformed under a state-led push to help them access the $14.5 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Queenslanders invited to get involved in Child Protection Week
Queensland’s Child Protection Week is underway for 2021 with a reminder that protecting children is everyone’s business – not just for one week a year but for the other 51 weeks as well.
New blueprint to deliver improved maternity services for Theodore
Better access to family friendly and affordable accommodation, as well as improved access to local Telehealth services for Theodore’s expectant mothers are among a raft of improvements to local maternity services recommended after a clinical review.
Backing Queensland businesses to go for Olympic gold
Queensland businesses are readying at the starting line to go for Olympic gold with the launch of a supplier gateway.
New facilities to grow northside hockey recovery
Almost half-a-million dollars have been invested in new change rooms and amenities at Chermside’s Burringbar Park Hockey Facility for the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Cash back in Queensland pockets
Another $50 is on its way to more than two million Queensland households, with the state’s publicly-owned power assets delivering their fifth dividend in four years.
Big fine for illegal mangrove clearing
A Maryborough man has been fined $25,000 in the Maryborough Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to destroying marine plants and conducting unauthorised works in a declared Fish Habitat Area at Kalah Creek.
Black day for black jewfish black marketeer
A charter boat skipper has been hit with more than $33,000 in fines and costs after being found guilty in the Mackay Magistrates Court of two charges, including a major black marketing offence.
Former minister bolsters regional Queensland board
Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick and Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey have announced that Dr Anthony Lynham has been appointed a director and chair of the Gladstone Port Corporation (GPC).