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State targets investors with critical information

Investors can now more easily identify opportunities in Queensland’s critical minerals industry through two new products. The Queensland Critical Minerals Prospectus,
Read more 24 July 2024
Two hands in Australian outback with red dirt. | Newsreel

On country program for youth offenders

An on country youth justice trial will soon begin in Queensland’s north-west, with the first tender announced today. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said local
Read more 23 July 2024
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Racing returns $2.4 billion to state economy

The racing industry has doubled its contribution to the Queensland economy in the past eight years, tipping in $2.4 billion last year. Racing Queensland released its
Read more 23 July 2024
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and local business people.

Sunshine Coast calls for full rail extension before 2032

Sunshine Coast Council wants the next Queensland Government to provide the $6.5 billion required to extend rail services to Maroochydore before 2032. The Direct Sunshine
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Former Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll. | Newsreel

Carroll new Queensland Reconstruction Authority chair

Former Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll is the new board chairperson of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA). Ms Carroll replaces Queensland Police Service
Read more 22 July 2024
Royal Bulls Head Inn Toowoomba. | Newsreel

Preservation boost to Queensland’s heritage

Almost 40 of Queensland’s most historic places and events will receive a boost with more than $1 million handed out for preservation projects. The State Government has
Read more 22 July 2024
Road maintenance work under way. | Newsreel

Loans open up Ripley Valley housing development

Almost $28 million in infrastructure agreements will unlock more than 9000 new housing lots south-west of Brisbane. State Government deals with the Ipswich City Council
Read more 19 July 2024
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Queensland firefighters head back to Canada

Queensland will send firefighters to Canada for the second time in as many years to battle extreme wildfires. The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) will supply 24
Read more 18 July 2024
Bulldozers clearing land. | Newsreel

Land clearing rate drops in Queensland

Land clearing in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas has decreased by more than 10 percent, according to newly-released figures. The latest Statewide Landcover and Trees
Read more 17 July 2024
Cane Toad. | Newsreel

Barrier to stop march of the cane toad

The West Australian Government is investing in a multi-million barrier to stop the march of cane toads in the west. The barrier would establish a Toad Containment Zone
Read more 17 July 2024