Child sex offenders to be known in public registry
A new register of child sexual abuse offenders promises to give children greater protections.
The new laws will be introduced to Queensland parliament this week,...
Nesting season is here – stay alert when outdoors
Councils across Queensland are alerting residents to be aware that the breeding season for most swooping birds has begun and to take precautions when...
Time to dust off those budgie smugglers
With warmer weather on the way, the Central Highlands’ aquatic centres are ready to welcome the community back for another season of swimming, fun...
More flashing school zone signs for Gregory
The State Government has announced Flashing School Zone Signs are being rolled out across more than 100 high-risk school zones, including six schools in...
National Parks planned burn in Presho State Forest
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn in Presho State Forest from Tuesday, 26 August, to Tuesday, 2 September, weather...
Battle against locusts demands urgent backing
It’s time to voice the concerns of many central and north-west Queensland graziers with regard to the locust plague that is emerging and already...
Community Cabinet – a social affair
The State Government held its third community cabinet outside of the south-east corner at Emerald on 17-18 August.
The Premier, his ministers, directors-general and executives...
Can chickpeas beat the heat?
There are a couple of projects underway where researchers are investigating various new pre-breeding germplasms.
They are searching for higher temperature tolerances in chickpeas to...
Standing up for country roads
Premier David Crisafulli and his Main Roads and Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg took to the plains of windy Gindie to announce the State Government's...
A time to remember, reflect and respect
Each year on the 18th of August, Australians pause to reflect and remember the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam...
Royalties could cripple Bowen Basin mines: BHP
Business behemoth BHP has taken a thinly veiled swipe at the State Government's coal royalty regime, stating it could consider the future of some...
Real talk on productivity
There are now 70,000 pages that regulate the building of an Australian home.
This is just one example of the explosion in red tape...
Simple question leads to international campaign
Teach Us Consent was born out of a powerful grassroots movement — a collective call for change to dismantle rape culture and create a...
