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Contract awarded for Mooloolah River Interchange

A major contract has been awarded to kick off the next stage of the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) on the Sunshine Coast. The Queensland Government has announced that
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Lukewarm business response to Queensland budget

Queensland business groups have given a lukewarm response to this week’s State Budget. Business Chamber Queensland described it as a missed opportunity to lay the
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Townsville Commemorates 80 Years Since Victory In The Pacific

Queensland Budget focuses on cost of living and services

The Queensland Government has delivered a State Budget it says is built around better services and cost of living savings without new or increased taxes. It said the
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Suncorp Stadium mega-screen facelift plans unveiled

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium will undergo its largest upgrade in more than 20 years ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The facelift includes an
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New commission will coordinate child protection

A new Queensland Protection Commission will be set up to provide oversight, accountability and coordination of child protection. This is part of the State Government’s
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450 new homes to be built in Banyo

More than 450 homes will be built in the north Brisbane suburb of Banyo on a 6.4 hectare former Energy Queensland site which will include a mix of townhouses, aged care,
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Human rights protections to be reviewed by ex-judge

There will be a review of Queensland’s human rights and anti-discrimination protections that govern everyday activities like renting a home, accessing services,
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Expressions of interest open for new ecotourism projects

Expressions of interest have been opened for new ecotourism experiences across Queensland. This can include walking experiences, eco-accommodation, nature-based
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Nuclear Power Proposals Divide Queensland Communities

State backs coal future with 21-year mine extension

The Queensland Government has signalled that coal power will not be phased out for “decades to come” with a 21-year extension of a mine near Kingaroy. The
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Queenslanders Survey Cyclone Yasi Damage

New tenders opening for upgrade of the Bruce Highway

More than 50 new tenders are being opened for design and construction projects on Queensland’s notorious Bruce Highway. The State and Federal Governments announced
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