In 1960 my grandfather Frank took a leap of faith and left his homeland of Italy for North Queensland. He saw Queensland as a land of opportunity. Over 60 years later, my family still believes Queensland is a land of opportunity. Our Government is working hard to ensure these opportunities continue today. We are delivering a Fresh Start for Queensland ...Read more

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Recipients of the 2027 Premier’s Anzac Prize will travel overseas to walk in the footsteps of Anzac soldiers in the United Kingdom, France and Belgium

2027 Premier’s Anzac Prize recipients revealed

26/10/2026

The Queensland Government has announced the successful recipients of the prestigious 2027 Premier’s Anzac Prize, with eight Queensland students and two teacher chaperones awarded the journey of a lifetime to the United Kingdom, France and Belgium.

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Queensland is set to have the toughest bail laws in the nation under landmark reforms to be debated in Parliament this week.

Tougher bail test to keep serious repeat offenders off the streets

26/10/2026

Queensland is set to have the toughest bail laws in the nation under landmark reforms to be debated in Parliament this week, making it significantly harder for serious repeat offenders to be released back into the community.

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The Premier has announced the appointment of Amanda Stoker to the Queensland Government ministry, and Natalie Marr to the assistant ministry

Premier appoints Child Safety Minister to continue reform agenda

24/10/2026

The Premier has today announced the appointment of Amanda Stoker to the Queensland Government ministry, and Natalie Marr to the assistant ministry.

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Early site works are underway on a new TAFE Centre of Excellence in Caloundra.

Works start on Caloundra TAFE Centre of Excellence

22/10/2026

Work is underway on a new TAFE Centre of Excellence at Caloundra, delivering more opportunity for Queenslanders to gain a trade, and helping secure a pipeline of skilled construction workers to build Queensland’s future.

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Works are starting on new Bruce Highway upgrades in North Queensland at Gairloch, to improve safety and flood resilience

Works start on Bruce Highway at Gairloch to get Queenslanders home sooner and safer

20/10/2026

The Australian and Queensland Governments are getting on with upgrading the Bruce Highway at Gairloch, between Ingham and Cardwell in north Queensland, with construction now underway on two key sections to get Queenslanders home safer and sooner.

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New and expanded special schools are delivering education choice for parents, helping kids catch up, keep up and stay in school

Cairns Special School upgrade complete

20/10/2026

The Queensland Government has today officially opened the expansion to the Cairns State Special School which has been delivered as part of a record investment into special schools.

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