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CMC Rocks festival secures two-year funding deal

The CMC Rocks QLD country and roots music festival has been guaranteed State Government funding for the next two years. The festival is the largest of its type in the

Queensland acts to preserve international cricket

Queensland is acting to protect its international cricket games by developing a hybrid wicket at The Gabba that can be transferred to the new Brisbane Stadium. The

Tougher dangerous driving rules to activate in December

New laws to crack down on dangerous driving, including a doubling of penalties for drug driving, will come into force in December 2026. The laws include increased jail

Containers for Change reforms to be implemented

Major Containers for Change reforms have been passed by the Queensland Parliament. The reforms have been designed to strengthen accountability, lift performance and

Five new schools in Logan and Ipswich named

The first five of 22 new state schools for Queensland have been officially named, with foundation students to begin classes in Term 1, 2027. The 22 new schools include

Details revealed for five Hamilton riverside developments

The Queensland Government has announced more details of the five developments in Brisbane’s Northshore Hamilton that will create more than 2200 homes. The developments

Queensland seeks closer investment ties with Indonesia

The Queensland Government is holding talks with Indonesian officials this week as part of efforts to attract resources investment. It has also announced a trade mission

Funding deal secured for Gympie Music Muster

The Queensland Government has announced three-year guaranteed funding for the Gympie Music Muster. The country music festival, held at the town of Gympie north of Noosa

One Nation WA win ends Labor’s safe harbour

By Michelle Grattan Neither Labor nor the Liberals needed the bruising Secret Harbour byelection to tell them One Nation had become a major player. But Saturday’s

Linda Waugh appointed as Queensland’s new Ombudsman

Linda Waugh has been appointed as Queensland’s new Ombudsman and Inspector of Detention Services. She has been the state’s Integrity Commissioner for the past three

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