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Artist impression Ipswich Hospital. | Newsreel

New emergency department in the works for Ipswich

A new and expanded emergency department will be delivered in the second stage of a $710m Ipswich Hospital expansion. With Stage 1 of the expansion, which included a new
Read more 12 March 2024
Ravenswood gold mine. Newsreel

Golden times will continue for Ravenswood project

Queensland’s largest gold mine will more than triple production following the renewal of critical mining leases. With the lease renewals guaranteeing operation for
Read more 12 March 2024
Port with containers | Newsreel

Business red tape targeted as tariffs face axe

Almost 500 tariffs will be abolished from July 1, saving Australian businesses an estimated $30m annually in compliance costs. The move will eliminate 14% of all
Read more 11 March 2024
Woman working in factory. | Newsreel

Women in manufacturing star in new documentary

A new Queensland-made documentary series is shining a light on the state’s women working in the male-dominated manufacturing industry. She Made It, which premiered at
Read more 10 March 2024
Blurred motion dancers. | Newsreel

Millions in funding for Queensland’s artists

More than $2.5 million in Arts funding was awarded to over 35 individuals and organisations in the latest round of grant announcements. Among the recipients was Camerata
Read more 10 March 2024
Bundaberg Member of Parliament Tom Smith. Newsreel

Committee probes grocery prices and farm-gate deals

Queensland’s first Supermarket Pricing Select Committee will probe continuing high grocery prices and the relationship between primary producers and supermarket
Read more 10 March 2024
Queensland Rail train at station. | Newsreel

Details of Sunshine Coast rail first stage released

The State Government has outlined details of the staged delivery of the Sunshine Coast Rail Line, with only the section to Caloundra to be completed by 2032. A business
Read more 10 March 2024
Actors on stage in theatre performance. | Newsreel

Arts industry calls for tax breaks to spark investment

The arts industry has called for tax incentives to offset new theatre development and production costs, stimulate investment in Australian productions and generate more
Read more 10 March 2024
Two people looking over bushland Gold Coast. |Newsreel

Currumbin Valley eco-park enters activation stage

The Gold Coast’s Currumbin Valley will be home to one of Australia’s largest eco-parks, with an Activation Plan for a 148ha site now released. The site will feature
Read more 10 March 2024
Construction workers in hi-tech environment. | Newsreel

High job demand as construction pipeline spikes

Queensland is facing major capacity challenges as it stares down a $92 billion five-year construction pipeline fuelled by energy transformation and the looming 2032
Read more 7 March 2024