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Marine hospital first of its kind in Southern Hemisphere

The first wildlife hospital of its type in the Southern Hemisphere will be established at Sea World on the Gold Coast. The State Government has committed $10 million for

Billion-dollar bump ramps up Ambulance capability

The $1 billion State Budget boost to the Queensland Ambulance Service will see 600 new paramedics and 170 extra ambulances on the streets over the next four years. State

Pass mark for Brisbane e-scooter riders

The majority of e-scooter riders in Brisbane are adhering to speed limits, according to a new study. The study commissioned the Queensland Government’s Department of

Renewable projects face greater social impact scrutiny

Regional communities will have more input into the approval process of energy projects, following the passage of legislation in Queensland Parliament this week. Deputy

Off-the-rails artwork reaches final destination

After more than a decade, a larger-than-life Brisbane artwork has seen its final brushstroke. Queensland Rail’s 14 pillars of the Merivale Bridge weave their way

Queensland lures back overseas holidaymakers

International holiday visitor spending in Queensland has passed pre-Covid levels for the first time. New data from Tourism Research Australia shows overseas

Where Queensland State Budget billions will flow

A more than $8 billion investment to deliver one million homes over 20 years and a $100 voucher for every primary school child in Queensland are among the announcements

Extra Crime Prevention Schools for Queensland

Queensland will soon have four Crime Prevention Schools, with extra funding to be announced in the State Budget. Premier David Crisafulli said $50 million would be

State Budget millions for Mater Hospital Springfield

Almost $700 million will be allocated to the supporting the new Mater Hospital Springfield in this week’s Queensland State Budget. Treasurer David Janetzki said $638

State backs Maroon Origin players to tackle betting culture

A new anti-betting campaign has been launched to tackle the high level of gambling on rugby league matches. Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said a State

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