Aroona Station preliminary works have commenced beside the Parklands Shopping Centre. The new Aroona Station site geotechnical investigations started in March with full station construction expected to commence in 2027, subject to various regulatory approvals. Aroona Station is part of Stages 1 and 2 rail component that will connect with Stage 3 Metro to Maroochydore…
Speaking of sovereign capability, there’s great news to report. The Crisafulli Government is strengthening Queensland’s fuel security with a $25 million investment and streamlined approvals, to develop renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery. The funding partnership will support the modification of Ampol’s existing plant to co-process conventional diesel, with biogenic feedstocks such as waste and…
The national fuel crisis has put a spotlight on the need for sovereign capability for drilling, refining and storing fuel. Last year before the war in the Middle East, the Crisafulli Government released new permits for oil, gas and coal exploration and this year the discoveries have shown potential for the biggest oil fields to…
The Crisafulli Government continued to make Queensland safer by turning the tide on Labor’s Youth Crime Crisis with the Expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time and Taking a Strong Stance on Drugs and Antisocial Behaviour Bill 2026 passing in Parliament last Thursday. The landmark legislation strengthens Queensland’s response to youth crime, drugs, and antisocial behaviour through three key measures: Expanding Adult Crime, Adult…
The Crisafulli Government will meet with mayors of Rural, Remote and Indigenous Councils this week. Meetings will focus on delivering outcomes for geographically disadvantaged communities, after regional Queenslanders were ignored during Labor’s decade of decline. This build on efforts to strengthen partnerships between state and local governments, under the Equal Partners in Government Agreement. The Crisafulli Government is delivering on…
Nominations for 2026 Multicultural Queensland Awards now open. There are seven awards categories recognising outstanding individuals and organisations working for their communities in Queensland. Nominations close on 17 May and award recipients will be honoured at a special ceremony during Multicultural Queensland Month in August. The Crisafulli Government is supporting and empowering multicultural communities after Labor treated them simply as a box-ticking…
The Crisafulli Government is gearing up for the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week with support available to help communities make this year’s celebrations special.
The Crisafulli Government has opened second round applications for the life-changing Women’s Career Grants program, with grants of up to $5,000 available to help reduce the cost of returning to work and boost women’s economic security.
A fifth-generation beef producer who co-founded a sun safe glove business has been named the AgriFutures 2026 Queensland Rural Women’s Award winner.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered a digital community hub in North West Queensland which will help to safeguard Indigenous culture and Close The Gap.
