Queensland’s food and wine experiences will be top of the menu this week as a selection of Australian food and wine industry representatives take a seat at the table for the Queensland lunch as part of Tourism Australia’s global campaign, Restaurant Australia. Minister for Tourism and Major Events Jann Stuckey said the Queensland Government’s 20-year…
Queensland business owners will receive help to take their operations to the next level, with the continuation of the Government’s Mentoring for Growth program. Minister for Small Business Jann Stuckey joined operators and their mentors to celebrate the success of the program and said it delivered on the Government’s election promise to grow the economy. …
More of Queensland’s most vulnerable households could gain access to public housing, as the Government tightens up rules that allowed some tenants to pay less than 10% of their income in rent. Housing Minister Tim Mander said the changes would allow the Government to direct more money to help families, as part of the Government’s…
Families across Queensland would have around $170 more in their pocket in 2014-15 if Labor’s carbon tax was abolished. Energy Minister Mark McArdle welcomed the Federal Government’s reintroduction of legislation to axe the carbon tax and repeated calls for all federal MPs and Senators to finally recognise that Australians voted overwhelmingly for its repeal. “The…
Queensland families will have safer, more secure and more affordable water with the launch of WaterQ: a 30-year strategy for Queensland’s water sector. Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said it was a strong plan that delivered on the Queensland Government’s election promise to provide better infrastructure and planning. “Queensland’s history, climate and growth demonstrates the…
Passengers with mobility issues will find it easier to access public transport following the Queensland Government’s recent installation of new disabled parking bays at Nambour train station. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said better access for passengers with a disability delivered on the Government’s election promise to revitalise frontline services. “We have listened…
The Queensland Government will clear the public waiting list for Cochlear implant patients with the 10,000th person receiving the life-changing device in Brisbane today. Christine Dougall, 45, of Runcorn, became the most recent Cochlear recipient after the Queensland Government committed an extra $7.8 million this financial year to clear the backlog of patients. Queensland Health…
Victims of crime in Queensland will have greater access to justice with the State Government investing $100, 000 towards forward-thinking counselling initiatives to assist victims and their families. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the latest round of funding would be shared between Relationships Australia (Queensland) and Pheonix House Association Inc to provide…
The success of local Boards in directing improved health care across Queensland has prompted the State Government to devolve more power to local communities starting next month. The Government will hand legal ownership of health-related land and buildings and staff employment responsibilities to regional Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) in a staged process over the…
Pilates, power-palking, yoga, and aqua aerobics will soon be more accessible to Queensland women, with applications for funding under the Get Out, Get Active initiative now open. Recreation and Sport Minister Steve Dickson said Get Out, Get Active would deliver community-based activities in partnership with local councils, delivering on the Queensland Government’s election promise to…
