
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed strong jobs growth in latest unemployment figures.
Wellcamp ready to welcome guests
The Queensland Regional Accommodation Centre at Wellcamp is set to open for its first arrivals and the Palaszczuk Government has appointed a new Commissioner in charge of Quarantine.

First round of FairPlay vouchers open for 2022
More young Queenslanders are set to make the local team in 2022 with applications open for the latest round of the Palaszczuk Government’s popular FairPlay voucher program.

Restrictions on vaccinated international arrivals ease
Fully vaccinated international arrivals will be able to enter Queensland without quarantine from 1am, Saturday, January 22.

Rail contract to deliver jobs in the North West
Watco East West has been selected to operate cattle rail transport services in North West Queensland from 2022 following a competitive procurement process.

Funding now open for artists to expand skills and creative connections
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch today announced that the next round of the Queensland Government’s Individuals Fund is now open for applications

Caloundra short-term remand centre proposal withdrawn following community consultation
Plans to repurpose the Caloundra watchhouse into a temporary, short-term youth remand centre will no longer proceed after extensive community consultation, Youth Justice Minister Leanne Linard announced today.

Disaster funding available for clubs impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth
Emergency funding is now available to Queensland sport and active recreation clubs that have been affected by heavy rain and flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth which battered the coast from 7-10 January.

Weipa birthing services boosted
A Midwifery Group Practice is up and running at the Weipa Integrated Health Service in preparation for the new birthing service due to open later this year.

Education Minister confirms no extension to 2022 school year
Education Minister Grace Grace has confirmed revised lesson delivery will allow the full curriculum to be delivered to Queensland students over a condensed semester, meaning an extra week at the end of the school year will not be necessary.

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Queensland Rail temporary regional service changes amid COVID-19 impacts
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland Rail has continued to deliver regional rail services, connecting communities across Queensland, with minimal disruption.