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Major Federal funding injection for regional Health Sciences Academy

26/03/2025

The Queensland Government has struck a deal with the Federal Government for an $80 million Federal funding contribution towards the establishment of a new Academy for Health Sciences in Rockhampton.

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Future of International Cricket in Queensland secured

26/03/2025

The Queensland Government has secured the future of Test Cricket in Queensland for another five years following the announcement of a 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park to be built for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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New stadium to be the pride of Brisbane Town and Lions fans

26/03/2025

The Queensland Government’s new Brisbane Stadium, to be built at Victoria Park for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is set to provide a long-lasting legacy for AFL in Queensland.

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Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Let the Games begin

25/03/2025

More than 1,340 days after Queensland won the Games bid, the Queensland Government has unveiled the 2032 Delivery Plan and delivered a clear roadmap towards the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

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Games On! for Queenslanders with support for grassroots sport

25/03/2025

It’s Games On! across Queensland, with hundreds of grassroots community clubs to benefit from upgrades, as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan.

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Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Games legacy rides 'The Wave' all the way to Sunshine Coast Airport

25/03/2025

The Sunshine Coast will be connected with seamless public transport from Beerwah through to the Sunshine Coast Airport, with a major new rail and metro connection, The Wave..

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Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Major legacy infrastructure delivered for Greater Brisbane in Games Plan

25/03/2025

The heart of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be delivered at Victoria Park, with a new world-class Brisbane Stadium to be built as part of a thriving central Games precinct spanning Spring Hill, Bowen Hills and Victoria Park.

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All Queensland State Schools on a Path to Full and Fair Funding

24/03/2025

The Queensland Government has reached an agreement with the Federal Government to put all state schools in Queensland on a path to full and fair funding.

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Premier and Deputy Premier addresses the media

$2 billion Residential Activation Fund to unlock thousands of new homes across Queensland

24/03/2025

The Queensland Government is taking action to unlock more housing for Queenslanders with the release of guidelines for the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund.

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Minister for Health addresses the media

Delivering key infrastructure to help Close the Gap in Queensland

24/03/2025

The Queensland Government is delivering $19 million for three critical infrastructure projects to support measurable outcomes in health and education in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in the first tranche of the Closing the Gap Priorities Fund initiatives.

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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.

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Premier with QPS

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.

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New flying squad

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.

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police officers largest graduation ceremony

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. 

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Building back stronger in North and Far North QLD

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.

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Queensland Government empowers Local Governments to deliver for Queenslanders

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. 

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Prime Minister and Premier of QLD - Jointly funded emergency assistance

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.

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Premier David Crisafulli with Federal Minister for Emergency Management - Jenny McAllister

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.

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176 busted in police sting

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.

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Premier David Crisafulli addresses an audience from a podium

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.

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QLD mark's major milestone in Jack's law

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.

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A fresh start for Queensland

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.

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Cairns choosen to host inaugural Community cabinet

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.

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Premier with members of GIVIT

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.

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First 100 Day plan

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.

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Youth crime prevention and rehabilitation programs underway

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.

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Dr Katrina receiving award from Premier DAvid Crisafulli

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.

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