Racing returns $2.4 billion to state economy
The racing industry has doubled its contribution to the Queensland economy in the past eight years, tipping in $2.4 billion last year.
Racing Queensland released its
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Sunshine Coast calls for full rail extension before 2032
Sunshine Coast Council wants the next Queensland Government to provide the $6.5 billion required to extend rail services to Maroochydore before 2032.
The Direct Sunshine
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Carroll new Queensland Reconstruction Authority chair
Former Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll is the new board chairperson of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).
Ms Carroll replaces Queensland Police Service
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Photographers frame Brisbane in the best light
Brisbane’s unique tapestry has been captured by the winners of this year’s Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards.
The Brisbane City Council has revealed the
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50-year first as Biden steps aside in the US
By Professor Philip Klinkner
Now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 United States presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the nominee,
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Medicos chase goals on and off field
Hundreds of health professionals from across the globe have descended on the Sunshine Coast with many goals on their minds.
Medical experts from as far away as Brazil,
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Preservation boost to Queensland’s heritage
Almost 40 of Queensland’s most historic places and events will receive a boost with more than $1 million handed out for preservation projects.
The State Government has
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Shadowbox plans production studio on Gold Coast
Major film studio Shadowbox will build a state-of-the-art production studio on the Gold Coast.
City of Gold Coast today backed the project, to be developed on city-owned
Read more22 July 2024
$17 billion upside to housing upgrades
Energy efficient upgrades to low-income housing has the potential to grow Australia’s economy by $17 billion.
An Australian Council of Social Service
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Loans open up Ripley Valley housing development
Almost $28 million in infrastructure agreements will unlock more than 9000 new housing lots south-west of Brisbane.
State Government deals with the Ipswich City Council
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