Satellite centres to lose ‘hospital’ identifier
Queensland’s network of “satellite hospitals” will be renamed to avoid confusion around the services they provide.
Almost 3000 health professionals responded to a
Read more2 January 2025Government
NYE safety tips as 150,000 head to South Bank
Queensland Police are expecting more than 150,000 people to converge on Brisbane’s South Bank area this evening to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks.
QPS Acting
Read more31 December 2024
Brisbane fireworks. Road closures, transport, viewing points
Road closures and changed traffic conditions kick in from 4pm New Year’s Eve as Brisbane prepares to welcome thousands into the city to watch the fireworks display
Read more31 December 2024
Grim milestone for Queensland road toll
Fatalities on Queensland roads are at their highest level in a decade.
Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie said 299 lives had been lost so far in 2024,
Read more30 December 2024
Arts and cultural groups to showcase talents
More than 20 Queensland arts and cultural organisations will share almost $1.5 million in the latest round of grants under the Queensland Arts Showcase Program
Read more30 December 2024
Cost of online shopping scams close to $4m
With Australians already almost $4 million out of pocket in 2024 because of online shopping scams, bargain hunters are being warned to be vigilant during end-of-year
Read more27 December 2024
Approvals boost for $1b Julia Creek vanadium project
A billion-dollar critical minerals project in North Queensland will have approvals expedited after gaining coordinated-project status.
Deputy Premier and State
Read more26 December 2024
DVConnect to expand with $30m injection
More than $30 million will be invested in expanding Queensland’s DVConnect service, with a review into the delivery of 24/7 support for people experiencing domestic
Read more26 December 2024
Police issue pre-Christmas e-scooter warning
A spike in deaths in Queensland related to the use of e-scooters has prompted a warning from police.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is specifically urging parents
Read more24 December 2024
$150m fund to support low-interest EV loans
The Federal Government is bankrolling low-interest loans for people earning under $100,000 who want to purchase an electric vehicle (EV).
Federal Climate Change and
Read more22 December 2024