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How state government plans to sell Qld to world – and double tourism industry’s worth. Qld will launch an ambitious plan to double the tourism industry to $84bn in two decades.

The Queensland government has launched an ambitious 20-year tourism plan but won't say how much the new strategy will cost. The Destination 2045 campaign aims to make the Sunshine State the events ...

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is encouraging the public to assert their right to timely and transparent government services by becoming more aware of Republic Act ...

As the White House touts Musk’s “last day” with DOGE, few people — including Donald Trump and JD Vance — think his power and influence will truly change.

The State Government decision to axe the $1 billion Moonlight Range wind farm over community concerns has put Gladstone Region on high alert as it assesses possible impacts facing its numerous ...

Queensland Energy Minister David Janetzki says the decision to cancel a major wind farm project does not spell the end of renewables investment, as he took a swipe at the Victorian government’s ...

Queensland’s energy future will remain based on coal, Treasurer David Janetzki has told a resource industry conference, as he pledged to extend the life of the state’s coal-fired power stations.

The 50,000-strong union is demanding the Queensland government follow through on its 2024 election commitment of “nation-leading” wages for the health workforce.

North Queensland’s copper industry is teetering on the brink of crisis, with 17,000 jobs hanging in the balance without swift government intervention. Read Today's Paper Tributes Rewards ...

An approved $1bn wind farm project slated to be delivered in central Queensland has been axed after the state government intervened over community concerns. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie used ...

The LNP government was elected on a promise to stabilise the state’s rising debt, which is expected to hit $218 billion by 2028. Advertisement But it has also promised not to introduce new taxes ...