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Koala on eucalyptus tree outdoor in Australia

Grants announced to preserve koala habitats

The Queensland Government has announced $1 million in grants to help preserve the state’s koala habitat. Grants of up to $75,000 are available for on-ground

More offences added to youth crime adult sentencing

An extra 12 offences are being added to the Queensland Government’s “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws. This will bring to 45 the number of youth crime offences

Gold Coast waterfront to be sold for “world-class” precinct

Prime Gold Coast waterfront land is to be sold by the Queensland Government in a bid to create a “thriving tourism and mixed-use precinct.” The 3.5ha parcel on the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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