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Artist's impression of Pimpama train station.

Gold Coast train line ready for its Pimpama stop

South-East Queensland will have it first new train station in almost a decade when the Gold Coast’s Pimpama station opens next Monday. State Transport and Main Roads

Police ratchet up pressure on tool thieves

More than 25,000 tools were stolen across Queensland last financial year, promoting a police campaign with local tradies. Officer in Charge of North Brisbane District

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning

$4m boost fast-tracks new Caloundra town square

Caloundra will have a new city heart within two years, with design work for a new town square fast-tracked. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said a $4 million boost

Gas and coal remain core to state’s energy future

An extra 400MW of gas-fired power generation is part of a new 10-year energy plan for Queensland. State Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki said the Energy

Jump in rate of family violence leading to homelessness

The incidence of family and domestic violence leading to homelessness in Queensland has jumped by almost 15 percent, exceeding the national average. New analysis from

Caxton Street lights up for future Suncorp events

Sporting teams which grace Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium in future years will have their colours put up in lights. Brisbane City Council plans to illuminate Caxton

Go time to develop Gabba Entertainment Precinct

The procurement process is underway to transform Brisbane’s iconic Gabba stadium and the neighbouring former GoPrint site, in the city’s inner-south. Deputy

Councils push to extend commuter rail to Toowoomba

Two regional councils have called for an extension of south-east Queensland commuter rail services to Toowoomba. Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Geoff McDonald and

Australia leads world in fast-tracking teachers

A global study of teachers has found the vast majority are satisfied with their jobs, while Australia is fast-tracking mature-aged teachers at world-leading rates. The

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