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Major upgrade to Brisbane Magistrates Court facilities

The Queensland Government has announced a $34.4 million upgrade to the Brisbane Magistrates Court aimed at keeping crime victims safer. The upgrades include a new
Read more 19 February 2026
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Big lift in Suncorp Stadium concert cap

The Queensland Government will lift the cap on concerts at Suncorp Stadium in the hope that more big acts will be attracted to Brisbane. The change means up to 21
Read more 18 February 2026
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Hamilton and Sandgate sites fast-tracked for housing

Land in the Brisbane suburb of Hamilton, previously intended as the site for the Olympics athlete’s village, is being made available for housing and commercial
Read more 18 February 2026
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Reedy Creek quarry put on notice of possible call-in

The Queensland Government has announced it will issue a proposed call-in notice for the Boral Resources Quarry planned for Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast. It said this
Read more 16 February 2026
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New Queensland Police Commissioner appointed

Brett Pointing has been appointed as Queensland’s new Police Commissioner. This follows the retirement of Steve Gollschewski. Pointing will take over the role from
Read more 16 February 2026
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New funds available for ‘innovative events’

The Queensland Government has announced funding to encourage the creation of more innovative events in the state. The Innovation Events Fund is designed to support
Read more 15 February 2026
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Dredging begins to restore Caloundra tidal passage

Dredging has begun to deepen the tidal entrance to Pumicestone Passage at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast after two other channels that broke through Bribie Island
Read more 15 February 2026
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New laws to speed up Olympics infrastructure approvals

The Queensland Government is attempting to get the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games “back on track” through legislation to accelerate approval of major
Read more 12 February 2026
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Children on bail can now be fitted with trackers

The Queensland Parliament has passed laws allowing courts to put GPS trackers on people aged 10 to 17 when they are on bail. The provision can be used for first
Read more 12 February 2026
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Guidelines released for residential housing boost fund

The Queensland Government has released guidelines for the next round of the Residential Activation Fund. The latest funding tranche, of $500 million, is designed to
Read more 12 February 2026