An army of volunteers will hit the streets for the largest ever grass roots assessment of Queensland’s homeless population, as part of a new campaign to tackle homelessness. The Queensland Government’s new Home for Good initiative will commence with a two-week ‘registry’ project in Brisbane to fill gaps in current homelessness data and give service…
DetailsTowns in resource regions have received infrastructure upgrades and State land for homes and industry through the Newman Government’s Regional and Resource Towns Action Plan. One year on since the plan was released, Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney said 40 per cent of the plan’s 136 actions had…
DetailsState MP Fiona Simpson has urged an “infrastructure guarantee” for the Sunshine Coast as part of the deal if assets are sold off to pay down Queensland’s crippling debt levels. Ms Simpson said debt deniers couldn’t wish away the impact of the unprecedented debt levels which led to the stripping of the State’s AAA credit…
DetailsMore affordable housing and new jobs are expected on the back of sweeping reforms which deliver on the Queensland Government’s election promise to provide better planning. In an address at the Queensland Planning Forum in Brisbane today, Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney said significant changes to legislation would…
DetailsA change in season will be the focus of a new marketing campaign set to showcase the best tourism experiences and seasonal produce Southern Queensland Country has to offer. Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey said Southern Queensland Country’s autumn campaign is the largest marketing campaign launched for the region to date and delivers on the Government’s…
DetailsThe Newman Government has welcomed a $35.5 billion commitment from the Federal Government for national infrastructure, including key Queensland roads. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said after years of neglect by the former Labor government the package would deliver the Federal Government’s promise of $6.7 billion for the Bruce Highway. “This is the…
DetailsThe Sunshine Coast will take centre stage when Queensland’s tourism industry comes together for the third annual DestinationQ Forum on 16-17 September. The two day event will be held jointly at the Sheraton Noosa Resort and Spa and the Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa, and delivers on the Government’s election promise to grow…
DetailsThe State Government is calling for public input to help revitalise Queensland’s international education and training sector. Acting Education, Training and Employment Minister Ian Walker said attracting international students was vital to boosting the education sector and growing the Queensland economy. “For 20 years Labor ignored the importance of educational links with our international neighbours,”…
DetailsCommunity Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli is calling on insurance companies to come good on their word and reduce their home insurance premiums to reflect the improved level of flood protection in Roma and St George. And he’s vowed to be watching. Inspecting the new levees today, Minster Crisafulli said insurers had predicted falls…
DetailsThe Queensland community is being given the chance to share in Centenary of Anzac commemoration activities with a statewide fundraising appeal being launched. Minister Assisting the Premier on the Centenary of Anzac Glen Elmes said funds raised through the appeal would supplement the $49.3 million contribution by the Queensland Government. “A hundred years after the…
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