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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former Police Commissioner Jim O’Sullivan dies

Former Queensland Police Commissioner Jim O’Sullivan, who re-built the state’s police service in the wake of the Fitzgerald inquiry, has died, aged 85. Premier

McGowan keeps the reins at TIQ

Justin McGowan has been retained as the Chief Executive Officer for Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) for another five years. Deputy Premier Cameron Dick said since

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