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Billion-dollar boost to Queensland renewables

Queensland’s renewable energy sector will receive a $7 billion boost in next week’s State Budget. Premier Steven Miles said the budget, to be handed down on June 11,

Micro-grids could solve remote energy challenge

Micro power grids based on renewable energy could provide the solution to the energy requirement of communities away from the main supply networks. EDL CEO James Harman

Co-response trial for domestic violence callouts

Police will be accompanied by specialist community domestic violence practitioners in a trial co-response program in Cairns, in far north Queensland. Relationships

Support for teachers’ housing costs

Queensland’s regional and remote teachers will receive extra support to cover housing costs in next week’s State Budget. The Queensland Government’s $20.9 billion

Approval delays undermining resources investment

Queensland risks missing out on its share of new critical minerals projects without streamlined approval processes and consistent policy settings, a resources industry

Budget funds for new Ambulance officers

More than 185 new Queensland ambulance officers will be on duty before the end of the year under new funding to be announced in next week’s State Budget. Almost $130

Prevention a small part of drug battle billions

Australian governments are spending billions in the battle against illicit drugs, but less than 10 percent is directed towards use prevention and response to harm,

Globally-significant natural springs preserved

One the most important natural springs in the world will be preserved with the creation of a wildlife reserve in central Queensland. Edgbaston Reserve, near Longreach,

Extra millions for early childhood health checks

A half-billion-dollar Queensland Government program aims to support children in the early stages of life. A major component of the $501.9 million allocated will go

Schools in need can apply for free meals

Queensland schools will need to lodge expressions of interest to access new funding to provide free student meals. Next month’s State budget will include a $15 million

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