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50 cent fares for public transport patrons

Queenslanders will be able to travel on public transport for 50 cents per trip for six months from August. Premier Steven Miles said reducing the cost barrier to public

Surat Basin carbon storage project rejected

A carbon capture project planned for the Surat Basin has been rejected by the Queensland Government after a three-year assessment process. The Department of Environment,

Action on complex childhood illnesses

A new centre to support children with rare and complex illnesses has been opened. The Queensland Children’s Hospital ACTION (Advanced therapies and Clinical Trials

Games delivery authority clears legislation hurdle

Directors for the new independent Olympic and Paralympic Games delivery authority should be in place by September, after State Parliament passed the Bill to establish

10-year deal gives life savers certainty

Queensland beaches will be under the watch of lifesavers for at least another decade following a $125 million funding announcement. With the current four-year funding

New members on Carers Advisory Council

Wellways Australia’s Louise Faulkner has been appointed to the Queensland Carers Advisory Council. Ms Faulkner is the national service delivery manager for Wellways

‘Confusing’ koala protection rules to be changed

Amendments to koala protection legislation will aim to prevent unintended clearing of koala habitat and streamline development applications. A Queensland Government

Home schooling group needs parent experts

Queensland parents’ views on Home Education will be the focus of a new State Government advisory group. Expressions of Interest are being called for members of the

Record road toll renews data sharing call

Australia has recorded its worst 12-month road toll in more than a decade. Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economic figures show 1310 people died on

Commissioner and Department heads announced

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Acting Commissioner Stephen Smith has been made permanent, after six months in the caretaker role. Commissioner Smith has

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