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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Premier and Deputy Premier visit Ampol’s Lytton refinery, which will be upgraded to help strengthen Queensland’s fuel security and sovereign capability.

Queensland Government drives national first for renewable diesel

22/04/26

The Queensland Government is strengthening Queensland’s fuel security with a $25 million investment, and streamlined approvals, to develop renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery.

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Premier meets with veterans and their families at a recent Veterans event hosted in Brisbane.

Milestone day for Legacy House Brisbane

21/04/2026

Queensland’s veterans and their families are a step closer to expanded wellbeing support, with a topping-out ceremony marking the roof going on at Legacy House Brisbane in Greenslopes.

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G’day to Bundaberg’s Little Queenslanders

21/04/2026

The Queensland Government is celebrating Queensland’s youngest residents and their families, with the latest G’day Little Queenslanders event to kick off in Bundaberg.

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Premier at the Honouring our Veterans program

Inaugural grants honour Queensland veterans

16/04/2026

The memory of Queensland’s servicemen and women is set to be honoured in perpetuity, with the announcement of the inaugural round of the Honouring our Veterans program.

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Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines visit the Taroom Trough, unlocking Australia’s first oil field in 50 years for future fuel security.

Taroom Trough unlocking Australia’s first domestic oil supply in half a century

08/04/2026

Queensland is unlocking the development of Australia’s first oil field in 50 years at the Taroom Trough, to bolster the nation’s long-term fuel security, with streamlined support under a new Taroom Trough Development Plan.

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Celebrate Queensland’s best - from local legends to iconic favourites

02/04/2026

Queenslanders are being called on to help celebrate what makes the Sunshine State great, with nominations now open for the 2026 QLD Day Awards and voting open for the All the Best program.

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Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services meet with police officers to mark the delivery of 1600 new police recruits in less that 18 months to help make Queensland safer.

1,600 new police recruits to make Queensland safer

29/03/2026

The Queensland Government has delivered on a key election commitment, with 1600 new police recruits bolstering the blue line and working to make Queensland safer.

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