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Newly appointed chief and lead executives in the Queensland public sector
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 04:45 PM

Newly appointed chief and lead executives in the Queensland public sector

The Queensland Government has announced key appointments in senior roles.
Queensland appoints first-ever mine rehabilitation commissioner
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 02:42 PM

Queensland appoints first-ever mine rehabilitation commissioner

Important reforms to drive the regeneration of land on old mine sites and create new jobs in regional communities have marked another milestone, with the appointment of the state’s inaugural Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner
New COVID-19 vaccination location opens at Mount Warren Park
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 01:41 PM

New COVID-19 vaccination location opens at Mount Warren Park

Another large-scale community vaccination centre will open in Beenleigh tomorrow providing even more opportunities for locals to be vaccinated.
New affordable housing project on the Gold Coast
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 01:09 PM

New affordable housing project on the Gold Coast

Construction has commenced on a new affordable housing project on the Gold Coast, being built in partnership with a registered not-for-profit community housing provider and the Palaszczuk Government.
IRONMAN 70.3 muscles up Sunshine Coast recovery
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 01:06 PM

IRONMAN 70.3 muscles up Sunshine Coast recovery

This weekend’s IRONMAN 70.3 is set to put extra muscle into the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan for the Sunshine Coast.
Rookwood Weir Landholder Support Program
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 12:30 PM

Rookwood Weir Landholder Support Program

A dedicated $1.2 million program has been launched by the Palaszczuk Government to assist Central Queensland farmers bid for water from the new Rookwood Weir.
Happy Paws Happy Hearts at Wacol provide programs for people experiencing social isolation
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 11:00 AM

Not-for-profit groups get infrastructure boost to help with COVID-19 recovery

Twelve hard-working not-for-profit groups across Queensland are receiving state funding to upgrade facilities that deliver community and job-readiness services.
Revamped Mossman Hospital Officially Opens
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 10:00 AM

Revamped Mossman Hospital Officially Opens

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath today officially opened the $10.1 million Mossman Hospital upgrade which delivers a modernised Emergency Department and significantly improved facilities for the local community.
 Science whiz-kids get the gongs
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 08:39 AM

Science whiz-kids get the gongs

Embargoed until after 10am, Friday 10 September
New gas for new century
Fri 10 Sep 21 at 07:00 AM

New gas for new century

Queensland’s nation leading domestic gas policy is helping to power resources projects in North Queensland.
Winners announced for 2021 Queensland Literary Awards
Thu 09 Sep 21 at 08:00 PM

Winners announced for 2021 Queensland Literary Awards

A book reclaiming the history of how Aboriginal workers were once paid in opium has taken out one of Australia’s richest literary prizes at this year’s Queensland Literary Awards.