Ag visa plan big on announcements, short on details
The Federal Government’s re-announcement of an agricultural workers visa has done little to provide clarity for industry on how extra workers will safely enter Queensland.
Grants to local government support modern approach to pest management
Local governments across Queensland will receive grants totalling almost $370,000 to support the move away from state government-supplied 1080 concentrate for management of feral pests.
Loganlea to receive $4m replacement fire station
The people of Loganlea and surrounding communities will be protected well into the future with the soon-to-be constructed replacement Loganlea Fire and Rescue Station.
Broken ground for Queensland’s first Build-to-Rent project
Work is officially underway on the Palaszczuk Government’s first Build-to-Rent development, providing a boost to jobs in the construction sector and making affordable housing more accessible.
Netflix lights shine on Far North Queensland
The Far North’s attraction as a screen production hot spot is ramping up with the latest ten-part drama series commissioned by streaming giant Netflix to be filmed in the region.
Epic Disney+ sci-fi adventure series Nautilus set to be filmed in Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government and Screen Queensland today announced Disney+ will film its brand new live-action sci-fi adventure original series Nautilus at Village Roadshow Studios and surrounding Gold Coast locations from early next year.
Detailed design released for new Hope Island station
Locals are being encouraged to have their say on the detailed design of the new Hope Island train station, soon to be delivered by the Palaszczuk Government.
Cross River Rail’s twin mega machines meet up at Roma Street
Cross River Rail’s second Tunnel Boring Machine is expected to break through at Roma Street today, joining the project’s other mega machine in the future station’s huge underground cavern.
National Skills Week highlights Cairns' training talent
The rise in trainee and apprenticeship numbers is showing the Palaszczuk Government’s record investment of more than $1 billion in training and skills is paying off, with people in Cairns getting the qualifications they need for the jobs of the future.
National Skills Week highlights Mackay’s training talent
The rise in trainee and apprenticeship numbers is showing the Palaszczuk Government’s record investment of more than $1 billion in training and skills is paying off, with people in Mackay getting the qualifications they need for the jobs of the future.
National Skills Week highlights Gladstone’s training talent
The rise in trainee and apprenticeship numbers is showing the Palaszczuk Government’s record investment of more than $1 billion in training and skills is paying off, with people in Gladstone getting the qualifications they need for the jobs of the future.
National Skills Week highlights Sunshine Coast’s training talent
The rise in trainee and apprenticeship numbers is showing the Palaszczuk Government’s record investment of more than $1 billion in training and skills is paying off, with people on the Sunshine Coast getting the qualifications they need for the jobs of the future.