News from Queensland
June 7: A Queensland Government program that supports people from diverse backgrounds into mainstream social and employment opportunities is encouraging Queensland organisations to apply for grants to become local program… Continue reading Funding supports a more inclusive Queensland
June 3: Queensland Health will expand its Covid-19 vaccination rollout this weekend following a massive spike in demand for vaccinations for people aged 40 to 49. Premier AnnastaciaPalaszczuk said 18… Continue reading Massive expansion for Queensland vaccination effort
Outstanding initiatives driving reconciliation have been recognised in the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards presented in Townsville. Premier AnnastaciaPalaszczuk said all winners and finalists had demonstrated reconciliation in action. “This year, the… Continue reading Reconciliation Awards celebrate unique partnerships and influential initiatives
Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday councils are set to see $15.42 million for projects that will create 210 jobs thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s signature Works for Queensland program. A new… Continue reading Works for Queensland to deliver more jobs for Mackay region
Nominations are now open for Queenslanders to be recognised and celebrated in the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards. Premier AnnastaciaPalaszczuk invited Queenslanders to think about what’s happening in their… Continue reading Nominate Queensland’s next Australian of the Year
Queensland companies are helping put the first woman on the moon and taking a surgical world-first global thanks to Queensland Government funding to help export-ready companies break into new markets.… Continue reading Queensland firms go global with leading innovations
Queensland’s agribusiness and food sector is holding firm in the face of COVID-19 with new data showing the 2020-21 forecast value of primary industries commodities to be $18.4 billion, which… Continue reading Queensland agribusiness a story of resilience in trying times
Two redevelopments worth almost $3 billion collectively and set to transform Brisbane city reached significant milestones recently. The Queensland Government has secured a conditional agreement with property group Mirvac for… Continue reading Brisbane CBD set for billion-dollar boost
The Palaszczuk Government has announced it will slash the regulatory burden for bus and other public transport operators, to support the industry as part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery.… Continue reading Queensland government reforms to support public transport operators
Queenslanders who rely on interpreters to access essential services will soon have greater assistance with the Palaszczuk Government providing $740,000 over three years to boost the number of Interpreters who… Continue reading Queensland government to support future interpreters
It’s now been 100 days since Queensland last recorded a case of COVID-19 acquired in the Queensland community. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said the hard work… Continue reading Queensland marks 100 days without community transmission
A high alert was issued on November 30 for the states of New South Wales and Queensland on Australia east coast for potential bushfires due to extreme heatwave that has… Continue reading Australia’s east coast on high alert for bushfire
