Multicultural Queensland Award winners announced
A 15-year-old AFL player, a deeply committed volunteer organisation, and an Order of Australia Medal recipient are among this year’s winners of the Multicultural Queensland Awards.
Government acts to boost school trade teacher numbers
Assistant Education Minister and Keppel MP Brittany Lauga will lead a working group set up to attract tradespeople who want to teach in Queensland schools.
Awards recognise rural women with a vision for the future
Applications are now open for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards.
Rockhampton scores big with new aircraft maintenance facility
A new $60 million aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility will be constructed at the Rockhampton Airport with support from the Palaszczuk Government’s Jobs and Regional Growth Fund.
New Palaszczuk Government regional quarantine facility to keep Queenslanders safe
A dedicated regional quarantine facility will be built at Wellcamp, Toowoomba under a joint agreement between the Palaszczuk Government and the landowner, Wagner Corporation.
More sweet success on the way for Bundy food processor
A Bundaberg fresh food processor will expand their facilities to fight back against frozen imports and create an estimated 24 local jobs thanks to Palaszczuk Government support.
Land grant backs Central Queensland rural fire brigade
The Iona Rural Fire Brigade will be better prepared to provide local emergency responses thanks to a land grant from Sunwater.
Rocky contractors to win big from infrastructure boom
The $1 billion Rockhampton Ring Road will create extensive opportunities for local contractors, after many benefited from the Rockhampton Northern Access Upgrade, which is nearing completion.
Partnership boosts affordable housing stock on the Sunshine Coast
The Palaszczuk Government’s innovative partnership with leading community housing provider, Churches of Christ Housing Services, will commence construction of forty new affordable homes for seniors in Caloundra
Pause on interstate hotspot arrivals
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced an immediate pause on interstate hotspot arrivals into Queensland’s hotel quarantine.
NAPLAN results show continued improvement
NAPLAN results out today show there have been no major impacts on student learning despite challenges brought about by COVID-19.
QLD-built electric buses to boost jobs from Burleigh to North Lakes
The Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to rollout more zero emissions vehicles on to Queensland roads has been supercharged with a plan to build 16 new electric buses on the Gold Coast.