Elderly Parent Carer Innovation Fund launched

People with a disability who have ageing parents will have access to innovative housing solutions, through a partnership between Community finance lender Foresters Community Finance and the Queensland Government. Speaking at the launch of the Elderly Parent Carer Innovation Fund in Brisbane, Disability Services Minister Tracy Davis said the partnership was a unique funding model…

Queensland economic growth strongest in the nation

Queensland’s economic growth continues to outstrip the rest of Australia, with new figures showing the economy had the strongest growth in the nation over the year to the September quarter 2013. Treasurer Tim Nicholls said it showed the Newman Government was delivering on its promise to supercharge the economy after 20 years of Labor’s failed…

Queensland boosts tourism through ‘Room 753’

A landmark new Tourism and Events Queensland promotion is using a ‘room with a view’ to generate global social media coverage about the state’s holiday destinations and experiences. Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey announced the “#Room 753” campaign, involving 22 high-profile bloggers, Instagrammers and videographers touring Queensland’s destinations to source inspiration for their audiences on social…