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Upgrades for council flood warning systems

More than 20 of Queensland’s most flood-impacted councils have been funded to upgrade flood warning infrastructure. The Federal Government will fund 170 projects

New planning team to fast-track housing development

A new Queensland Government development process aims to fast-track housing developments in targeted areas. A State Facilitated Development team will assess Expressions

Fixed-site pill testing centre open for business

Queensland’s first fixed-site pill testing centre has opened. CheQpoint will operate in the Brisbane inner-city suburb of Bowen Hills and offer services every

Sunshine Coast unveils 90 mouth-watering events

Whether you delight in native flavours, charcoal BBQs or fancy a musical extravaganza with your long lunch, The Curated Plate Food & Drink Festival has something for

Net zero and 80 percent renewables now law

Queensland is committed to 80 percent renewable energy generation by 2035 under new laws passed by State parliament today. Three renewable energy targets, 50 percent by

Program aims to take WHS burden off teachers

Queensland teachers will have extra support to reduce administration tasks under a joint Federal-State pilot program. The program will fund 11 specialist staff across 33

Dangerous dog owners risk jail in wake of attack

Owners of dangerous dogs involved in attacks on a person face three years’ jail under new laws passed in Queensland parliament this week. The State Government

$765 billion defence strategy unites forces

Australia’s new National Defence Strategy aims to transition the country’s armed forces into an “integrated focused force” and will increase the annual Defence

$21m donation helps secure national park

A $21 million donation has helped the Queensland Government purchase a cattle property in the state’s west, to add to the list of national parks in the area. The

Independent Games authority in starting blocks

An independent body to oversee the delivery of venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a step closer, but still months away from starting work, with

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