State News

Queenslanders are speaking from their hearts about road safety this Christmas as part of the Newman Government’s Join the Drive campaign. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said the...

Christmas has come early for sport and recreation clubs across Queensland, with Recreation and Sport Minister Steve Dickson announcing successful applicants for round two of Get Playing and Get Going...

Manufactured home owners have just one week left complete an online survey and have their say on how the industry should look in the future.   Housing Minister Tim Mander said...

Sixty-six new police officers are about to join the ranks in a major boost to Queensland’s frontline services. Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the officers had spent the last 25...

Queenslanders are being urged to take advantage of fresh, seasonal produce to help tackle the state’s biggest killer, obesity. Health Minister Lawrence Springborg announced chef Dominique Rizzo had been appointed...

Queenslanders will unite to share their personal thoughts on what makes Australia great with Premier Campbell Newman today announcing the launch of Thank you Australia. Mr Newman said the Thank...

The Newman Government has developed a clear direction to guide Queensland’s growing freight industry by increasing rail use and creating a more efficient road network.Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott...

The Newman Government will investigate private sector infrastructure funding for state-owned electricity transmission and distribution businesses, Treasurer Tim Nicholls announced today. Mr Nicholls said the former Labor Government’s mismanagement meant...

Property transactions have become easier, with stage one of a national e-conveyancing system that does away with a number paper documents, now live in Queensland.Minister for Natural Resources and Mines...

The Queensland Police Service will not tolerate any violence in the weeks leading up to the Christmas period, revellers have been warned today. Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Jack...

Labor’s ongoing support for the carbon tax is forcing Queenslanders to face higher electricity prices in 2014-15 regardless of a mountain of evidence the tax is hurting Queensland families. Treasurer...

More than 3,000 organisations and individuals have seized the opportunity to shape the future of recreation at South East Queensland’s dams and catchments as part of the most extensive review...