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Search for a new dam site for south-east Queensland

The capacity of two Queensland dams will be doubled and the search for a new dam site will begin as part of efforts to shore up the state’s water security. The State

Fire ant hot spots in South-East Queensland feel the heat

Some of South-East Queensland’s fire ant hot spots have seen a more than 80 percent decrease in numbers, as authorities work to have Australia fire ant-free in six

Boost to disaster communications in Far North Queensland

Disaster communications and response in Far North Queensland have been boosted by a doubling of satellite communication capabilities and the acquisition of an industrial

Queensland tax rules stifling super fund farm investment

Queensland’s land tax settings are inadvertently discouraging Australian superannuation funds from investing in agriculture, a leading tax specialist says. Duncan

State housing fund passes 100,000 milestone

An initiative to fast-track housing construction in Queensland has now paved the way for more than 100,000 new homes across the state. Deputy Premier and Minister for

Drane continues Youth Justice work as Director-General

The man who has overseen recent changes to Queensland’s youth justice system has been made Director-General of the Department of Youth Justice and Victim

New manufacturing hub for Maryborough

A new Manufacturing Hub to help businesses innovate and grow will be established in the Queensland city of Maryborough. The $925 000 facility will be housed at the

Boost for city homeless night sanctuary

The Queensland Government has announced a funding boost for a Brisbane “night sanctuary” to provide 110 beds for rough sleepers each night. The funding agreement

Former children’s commissioner criticises new bail laws

A former National Children’s Commissioner says new Queensland bail laws will not result in less crime. Anne Hollonds, who is also the spokesperson for the Justice

Youths who breach bail, go to jail in new Queensland laws

“Adult crime, adult time” has been expanded to include “breach bail, go to jail” under new Queensland laws to take effect by the end of 2026. Repeat offenders

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