Queensland business confidence remains ahead of most mainland states, according to the National Australia Bank Monthly Business Survey for June 2016. Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the survey showed trend business confidence rose in June to be equal highest in the nation alongside New South Wales. “According to the bank’s monthly surveys, Queensland businesses have had […]
Under the 2016–17 Celebrating Multicultural Queensland grants program, funding will be available under two separate grant rounds. One round will be for multicultural events and celebrations to be held in calendar year 2017 and the other round will be for multicultural projects to commence in financial year 2017-18. Please be advised that the 2016-17 grants […]
ISKCON Brisbane is preparing one of the biggest Janmastami Festivals in Brisbane to be held at their Seventeen Mile Rocks temple on Thursday 25th August, 2016 starting from 5pm. The youth of the Brisbane ISKCON community is planning this year’s festival with special emphasis on the 50th anniversary of ISKCON. For 50 years, ISKCON (International […]
It is full steam ahead for Stage 2 of Gold Coast Light Rail extension with construction to start along the 7.3-kilometre route next month. Minister for Transport Stirling Hinchliffe today announced permanent works on Stage 2 would start on schedule in July following the completion of site investigations. “Construction for the light rail extension is […]
A new online social media road safety campaign designed by young people targeting young drivers will be launched today, with the catchphrase “Settle Down, Stallion!” Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said the “Settle down Stallion” campaign used humour as a means to best connect with our most vulnerable road user group. “Young […]
Parliament House, Kurilpa Bridge, City Hall, Story Bridge and King George Square are among the iconic landmarks in Brisbane illuminated purple this week to help raise awareness for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Seniors Minister Coralee O’Rourke said the lighting of the landmarks supported the Palaszczuk Government’s call for communities across Queensland to join […]
Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club wins back-to-back Club of the Year Award Regional clubs and volunteers among those to be recognised Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club was named WA Club of the Year (large) for the second year in a row last night at an event to celebrate the vital role sporting, social and cultural […]
The Palaszczuk Government will include almost $2.4 million in next week’s State Budget to fund a series of public mooring infrastructure along the Great Barrier Reef to create internationally recognised ‘scenic drives by the sea’ and boost local tourism along the Queensland coastline. The project is one of the first to be announced through the […]
The first of the Princess Cruises’ Sun class vessels will sail into the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminaltomorrow morning, marking the beginning of an enormous boost to the Cairns cruise industry and the regional economy. Treasurer and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said Dawn Princess carries almost 3,000 passengers and crew – yet another vote of […]
Another two major Asian airlines will boost their services to Queensland this year bringing the number of new inbound seats to the state to more than 500,000. Tourism Minister Kate Jones today said EVA Air and AirAsia X would increase their services from Taiwan and Malaysia. “These new flights will bring a potential 44,000 additional […]