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South East Queensland State schools reopened after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
17/03/2025
The Queensland Government has marked a milestone achievement, with all State schools closed due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred reopening on Monday.

Tenders open for key youth crime fighting programs
17/03/2025
Tenders for two of the Queensland Government’s key programs to fight the Youth Crime Crisis have been released to market.

Queensland Government's new State Flying Squad arrests 288 people during landmark operations
16/03/2025
The Queensland Government has unveiled the results of a landmark policing operation which saw 288 people arrested during a synchronised crime crackdown across the state.

Queensland Government delivers largest police graduation in 33 years
13/03/2025
The Queensland Government is delivering a significant milestone today, welcoming 155 new police officers into the ranks in the State’s largest graduation ceremony in 33 years.

Building back stronger in North and Far North Queensland
13/03/2025
The Queensland Government is delivering on its commitment to boost disaster resilience in North and Far North Queensland, with grants of up to $10,000 for flood upgrades in homes.

Queensland Government empowers Local Governments to deliver for Queenslanders
12/03/2025
The Queensland Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working arm in arm with local governments to deliver for Queenslanders, with the signing of a new Equal Partners in Government Agreement at Parliament House this week.

Council cyclone recovery package fuels SEQ clean-up
07/03/2025
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the Queensland coast, $15 million in emergency assistance has been made available to south east councils in the impact zone.

SEQ councils activated for disaster assistance in preparation for Tropical Cyclone Alfred
05/03/2025
Disaster assistance has been activated for 12 south-east Queensland councils as communities prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to make landfall.

176 arrests in state-wide police sting
28/02/2025
The Queensland Government is delivering the extra-resources Queensland Police need with specialist police units arresting 176 people for 449 charges in a state-wide police blitz.

Stronger Homes Grant to build back resilience in North and Far North Queensland
28/02/2025
North and Far North Queenslanders are set to benefit from a grants program to repair and build more resilient homes following the historical flood event earlier this month.

Queensland Government marks major milestone for Jack's Law
23/02/2025
The Crisafulli Government has marked a major milestone in its crack down on knife crime, joining with Brett and Belinda Beasley and Queensland Police as they conducted the 100,000th scan under Jack's Law.

A Fresh Start for Queensland: $44 million schools behaviour management boost
17/02/2025
The Queensland Government has today delivered on a key election commitment, injecting more than $44 million into Queensland state schools to address behavioural issues with students.

Cairns chosen to host inaugural Community Cabinet
17/02/2025
Premier David Crisafulli and his Ministers will host their first Queensland Government Community Cabinet in Cairns on Sunday 2 March 2025.

Queenslanders urged to dig deep for flood-affected North Queenslanders
13/02/2025
The Queensland Government will kick-start donations to help Queenslanders impacted by the recent North Queensland weather event.

Government completes 100 day plan
09/02/2025
The Government is delivering on its promise of a fresh start for Queensland by successfully completing the ambitious and comprehensive 100-day agenda.

Youth crime prevention and rehabilitation programs underway
29/01/2025
The first regional stakeholder information sessions have started today for two critical government youth crime fighting programs, Regional Reset and Staying on Track, delivering on a key commitment from the government's 100 Day Plan.

Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck named 2025 Young Australian of the Year
26/01/2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented the award, as well as the Senior Australian of the Year, Australian of the Year and Local Hero, at the National Arboretum in Canberra.