People’s Long Weekend set to deliver multi-million-dollar surge for Qld economy
The Ekka Show Holiday will move to create a long weekend in October – set to pump $130 million into Queensland’s economy and support the state’s tourism sector.
Palaszczuk Government gas policy creating Queensland jobs in the bush
A multi-million-dollar expansion of a Queensland gas project will create 100 jobs and bring more gas into the market, with Senex Energy announcing it will increase gas production by 50 per cent at its Project Atlas operation in the Surat Basin.
$174 million to fast track Queensland road safety projects
Queensland road safety projects will be fast-tracked with a $174.7 million package to enable almost 50 more upgrades to be completed in the next 12 months.
National Science Week shines spotlight on sunshine state scientists
Queenslanders are being encouraged to put on their lab coat and help celebrate the achievements of scientists in keeping the sunshine state safe during COVID-19 as the country marks National Science Week.
MOU signed on proposed quarantine facility in Brisbane
The Queensland Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Australian Government’s Pinkenba quarantine facility bringing it a step closer to reality.
Olympians’ Welcome Home Parade
Queensland’s inspirational Olympians and Paralympians will be welcomed home with a parade and reception through the Brisbane CBD on 8 October.
$1.4m on the line in expanded Queensland fishing grants program
The Palaszczuk Government has placed more than $1.4 million on the line for the state’s fishers in an expanded round of the popular fishing grants program.
Bathing in traditional culture and geological wonders
Visitors on the “Savanah Way” west of Cairns can soak up traditional culture and enjoy the enchanting landscapes of Ewamian country with the official opening of Talaroo Hot Springs, as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Demand increases for family support and child protection
Queensland’s child safety officers continue to respond to a growing number of children in care, while working with families presenting with multiple risks and complex needs.
Queensland’s new plan for Closing the Gap
Queensland has launched its first Closing the Gap Implementation plan — a key milestone in nationwide efforts to Close the Gap in life outcomes between Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous peoples.
$600 MILLION PACKAGE TO HELP QUEENSLAND BUSINESSES
The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments have reached a 50/50 funding agreement that will see the value of the Queensland COVID-19 Business Support Grants rise from $260 million to $600 million
New vaccination hubs for Rockhampton and Gladstone
New community-based vaccination centres opening soon in Rockhampton and Gladstone will further enhance access to the COVID-19 vaccine in Central Queensland.