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$25,000 grants available for cyclone-impacted primary producers in North Queensland
Sat 20 Mar 21 at 02:00 PM

$25,000 grants available for cyclone-impacted primary producers in North Queensland

Recovery assistance grants of up to $25,000 are now available to support the recovery of primary producers in North Queensland impacted by Tropical Cyclone Niran.
Up to $200,000 for Active Innovations
Sat 20 Mar 21 at 12:02 PM

Up to $200,000 for Active Innovations

The Palaszczuk Government is investing up to $200,000 in innovative solutions to get inactive Queenslanders moving.
Public transport upgrades sparking accessibility, jobs
Sat 20 Mar 21 at 11:45 AM

Public transport upgrades sparking accessibility, jobs

Major investments to make public transport more accessible across Queensland and create jobs as part of the state’s economic recovery are powering ahead, with another milestone reached on the Palaszczuk Government’s half-a-billion-dollar station accessibility program.
Queensland brings written-off vehicles into line
Fri 19 Mar 21 at 02:07 PM

Queensland brings written-off vehicles into line

Laws governing repair standards for written-off vehicles will be updated to reduce the number of unsafe vehicles on Queensland roads.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium rolls out green carpet for Cowboys
Fri 19 Mar 21 at 01:59 PM

Queensland Country Bank Stadium rolls out green carpet for Cowboys

Queensland Country Bank Stadium will roll out the green carpet for the start of the NRL season this weekend, following a full field renovation over the summer months.
Visiting rules removed as Brisbane COVID cases successfully managed
Fri 19 Mar 21 at 01:06 PM

Visiting rules removed as Brisbane COVID cases successfully managed

Restrictions at hospitals and other high-risk facilities in Greater Brisbane have been eased from midday today (Friday 19 March) thanks to the excellent public response to the three cases at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Hotel Grand Chancellor.
Palaszczuk Government’s ART-ful boost to NDIS access in Queensland
Fri 19 Mar 21 at 01:00 PM

Palaszczuk Government’s ART-ful boost to NDIS access in Queensland

Far North Queensland residents with disability will now receive extra support to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with a new team established to boost participant numbers in the region.
Stocktake app for graziers is back and better than ever before
Fri 19 Mar 21 at 11:37 AM

Stocktake app for graziers is back and better than ever before

A new and improved smart device application to assist beef and sheep producers with their grazing land management practices is ready to download free.
$250,000 reward offered in Gold Coast cold case
Fri 19 Mar 21 at 11:30 AM

$250,000 reward offered in Gold Coast cold case

A $250,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of any person responsible for the murder of 32-year-old Omega Ruston on the Gold Coast in 2009 has been announced today.
New skills for Queensland students
Fri 19 Mar 21 at 11:25 AM

New skills for Queensland students

A Townsville mining workshop is showcasing the benefits of a career in mining for regional students.
Qld students unite against bullying
Fri 19 Mar 21 at 10:30 AM

Qld students unite against bullying

Queensland students from all corners of the state are taking a strong stand against bullying today on the 11th National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA).