Police Minister Bill Byrne has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to build on the Palaszczuk Government’s work dismantling organised crime in Queensland. “The need to put criminals behind bars and protect Queenslanders transcends political boundaries,” he said. “The $3 million over two years put forward by the Federal Government to the Queensland National Anti-Gang Squad […]
Queensland’s future as the biofuel hub for the Asia-Pacific has further been advanced with the signing of a high-level agreement between the Palaszczuk Government and the United States Navy. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and United States Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Management Thomas Hicks today signed a Statement of Cooperation as part of the […]
An enhanced referral service designed to help victims of crime and prevent high risk repeat offenders from getting caught in a cycle of crime has been introduced by the Queensland Police Service. Member for Bulimba, Di Farmer, represented Police Minister Bill Byrne at the launch of the enhanced service at Police Headquarters in Brisbane. She […]
Multicultural Affairs Minister Grace Grace has announced the members of the first Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council. Ms Grace said the new 11-person council had been selected following an open and transparent recruitment and selection process, and had been chosen to represent the interests of Queenslanders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. “The members of the […]
For the next month Queenslanders will have the chance to experience culture, entertainment and cuisine from across the world as part of a state-wide celebration that kicks off today (1 August). Minister for Multicultural Affairs Grace Grace said Queensland Multicultural Month was about bringing Queenslanders together to celebrate and better understand our cultural diversity. “We […]
By Gagan Deep Tandon The pros and cons of buying your own home versus renting and channelling surplus funds into investments are both financial and emotional. While some may suggest that the great Australian dream of owning your own home is not as relevant as it used to be, it is still a goal for […]
The important Hindu festival of Rath Yatra was celebrated with great fanfare at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Brisbane on 10 July, 2016 in presence of PuParamchintan Swami and PuPriyachintan Swami. Rath Yatra is a festival suffused with devotional sentiments for the Lord. For thousands of years, Hindus have celebrated this spectacular festival. Gathering together, […]
Red Carpet Functions & its dynamic leader: Reena Augustine Reena Augustine is the most remarkable young lady you may be fortunate enough to meet. And you surely will meet her in most of the Brisbane events, as a guest, MC or a participant! Coming to Australia from India as a student, she is now an […]
The Gold Coast is going six-star, as the first students graduate from a unique international hotel and hospitality industry program that is producing highly-skilled and job-ready hospitality employees. Minister for Training and Skills Yvette D’Ath today met five of the first seven Gold Coast graduates, who will spearhead the push to meet future demand in Queensland’s […]
The Palaszczuk Government’s determination to improve frontline services was being delivered with new nurses, doctors, teachers, firefighters and ambulance officers employed in the Ipswich region. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said according to the Public Service Commission data for the March 2016 quarter, 321 full-time equivalent (FTE) additional government workers were employed in the Ipswich region. “The […]
