
Snakes alive! Banned invasive reptile seized in Ipswich
Biosecurity officers have seized a prohibited exotic snake found at large in an Ipswich home.

Wind turbines welcomed into the Port of Cairns
The first massive wind turbine blades for the $373 million Kaban Green Power Hub have arrived at the Port of Cairns.

Last chance for flood-affected residents to apply for emergency grants
More than $272,000 in grants have been distributed to more than 1200 Fraser Coast, Gympie and North Burnett region residents affected by recent flooding, to help cover the costs of essential items such as food, clothing and medication.

Queensland’s health heroes honoured
Paramedics, community health leaders and medical specialists are among those recognised for their outstanding service and dedication in the 2022 Australia Day Honours.

In celebration of outstanding commitment to their communities, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) personnel have today been honoured in the Australia Day Honours List as recipients of the highly regarded Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) and Emergency Services Medal (ESM).

QCS officers awarded Australian Corrections Medal on Australia Day Honours List
Two Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) officers have been awarded the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) as part of the Australia Day Honours List.

Seven dedicated officers acknowledged with the Australian Police Medal
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Katarina Carroll today congratulated seven officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) who will receive the Australian Police Medal (APM).

Australia Day comes with a "truth-telling"
Statement on Australia Day

Queensland wines – a vintage way to celebrate the nation
The Queensland Government is encouraging revellers to add some distinctive Queensland flavours to their Australia Day celebrations.

QPS rolls out high tech vests to improve officer safety
Next generation integrated load-bearing vests will be rolled out to frontline police officers across Queensland this year in a major safety boost for the Queensland Police Service (QPS).

Queensland Government to deliver new police precinct in Townsville
The Palaszczuk Government will build a police precinct in Townsville on the site of the Cowboys’ former headquarters at 1300SMILES Stadium.

M1 interchange upgrade at Ormeau kicks off
Work to make the M1 interchange at Ormeau (Exit 45) safer and more efficient is about to get underway.