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Farmer spraying on tractor. | Newsreel

Queensland to appoint Food Farmers Commissioner

Queensland is searching for its first Food Farmers Commissioner as the State Government accepts all the recommendations of an inquiry into supermarket pricing. Premier
Read more 13 August 2024
Sick child coughing

Spike in children hospitalised with flu

The number of Queensland children under five hospitalised with the flu has doubled in a week, prompting warnings from the State Government. State Health Minister Shannon
Read more 12 August 2024
Eastern Group Parrot. | Newsreel

Nature corridor link protected on Sunshine Coast

A missing link in a Sunshine Coast nature corridor has been secured through a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Sunshine Coast Council. The
Read more 7 August 2024
Homeless person on park bench. | Newsreel

Rapid response for Gold Coast homeless

A rapid response team has been established to help people on the Gold Coast experiencing homelessness. The Queensland Government Critical Response Team will work with
Read more 7 August 2024
Brisbane train. | Newsreel

Caloundra info centre for Sunshine Coast Rail Line

A Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line information centre has opened in Caloundra, as geotechnical work starts on the major rail project. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said
Read more 7 August 2024
Cotton field in Queensland. | Newsreel

New $13m program targets cotton disease

A multi-million partnership between industry, government and the university sector is set to benefit Queensland cotton farmers. The $13 million program involving the
Read more 6 August 2024
Worker on wide turbine. | Newsreel

Green light for koala-kind Tarong wind farm

Provisions to protect the affordability of local housing and koalas were conditions of Queensland Government approval for one of the country’s largest publicly-owned
Read more 5 August 2024
Compost facility | Newsreel

New rules for Queensland composting sites

New composting facilities near residential areas will need to meet extra environmental regulations. The Queensland Government has imposed the new guidelines in response
Read more 5 August 2024
Brisbane City Council Bus. | Newsreel

50 cent fares start with aim to lure back travellers

South-East Queensland commuters will see “50 cents” flash up as their fare when they tap off public transport this morning. From today, all Translink
Read more 5 August 2024
Coastal pathway sign Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

SEQ City Deal delivers ‘liveability’ funding

Enhanced Sunshine Coast walking trails and expanded sporting facilities in Ipswich are among 22 infrastructure projects to be funded in the first $200m allocation from
Read more 5 August 2024