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Bullying and cyberbullying – find help
Help is available. If you feel it, see it or know about it you can help stop it.
If it’s flooded, forget it
Don’t get out of your depth with floodwater—it’s not worth the risk.
Are you prepared for bushfire season?
After a dry Winter bushfire season has started early. Are you prepared?
School zone speed limits
Stick to the speed limit in school zones and keep aware of children crossing the road.
Recognising elder abuse
Find out more about how to see the signs of elder abuse, and access help.-
Embedding and strengthening child and family reforms
Important progress is being made in child protection and family support reform in Queensland.
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New pathway to encourage veteran employment
Find out about the plan to attract and recruit veterans to the Queensland public sector.
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How does your gambling stack up?
During Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (30 July - 5 August 2018), learn how to control your gambling and access support services.
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Dignity First funding
Applications for funding now closed. Find out more about how it supports projects and services helping people experiencing homelessness.
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Buy Smart Competition
Entries close 21 September 2018. Students can win a share of more than $15,000 in cash prizes.
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Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games athletes parade
On Friday 27 April 2018, Queenslanders celebrated the achievements of the Australian Commonwealth Games team.
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Action on Ice - our plan to address the use and harms of crystal methamphetamine
Read our plan to address the use and harms of crystal methamphetamine.
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Roundabout rules
See some helpful tips on what to do when it comes to getting around roundabouts safely.
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Enjoy the fireworks for Australia Day and stay safe
Stay safe this Australia Day by enjoying legal and controlled fireworks displays around Queensland.
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Australia Day 2018
Queenslanders came together on 26 January at events across the state to celebrate our lifestyle, communities and mateship.
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Reconciliation Awards - Congratulations to the 2018 winners
Queenslanders taking positive steps towards reconciliation were recognised at an awards ceremony in Cairns on 30 May.
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Extraordinary Queenslanders announced as Greats
Recipients for the 2018 Queensland Greats Awards have been announced at the Queensland Art Gallery on Friday 8 June 2018.
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If it’s flooded, forget it
Don’t get out of your depth with floodwater—it’s not worth the risk.
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Stand up. Speak out. White Ribbon Day.
Find out about White Ribbon Day and help stop violence against women.
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World Teachers’ Day 2017
Celebrating teachers and the contribution they make to the lives of the children they teach.
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Queensland's Screen Industry Roadmap
Have your say on the future development of the screen industry.
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2017 White Ribbon Day Breakfast
Bringing together the broader community to focus much needed attention on domestic and family violence.
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Right to Information Day - your information access rights
Find out more about your information access rights.
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Speak up for road safety
Get involved in making our roads safer during Queensland Road Safety Week (21-25 August 2017).
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Are you prepared for bushfire season?
After a dry Winter bushfire season has started early. Are you prepared?
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Queensland Wills Week
Your Will, your way… to make sure your wishes are known. Find out how to get yours done right, and for free.
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Go Local to help Queenslanders
Find out how you can help local businesses impacted by Tropical Cyclone Debbie get back on their feet.
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Recognising elder abuse
Find out more about how to see the signs of elder abuse, and access help.
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Hear Me, See Me Art Exhibition
An exhibition of art from 5-18 year olds on the theme of what safety, love, joy, hope, trust and family look like.
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A strategic blueprint for Queensland's North West Minerals Province
A comprehensive strategy to facilitate a strong and prosperous future for the region.
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2017 Queensland Reconciliation Awards winners announced
Queenslanders taking positives steps towards reconciliation have been been recognised during an awards ceremony in Carins.
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Energy concessions for Queenslanders in financial emergency
Supporting vulnerable Queenslanders in times of need.
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$150 million in grants to kickstart jobs
Funding is now available for Queensland businesses and manufacturers.
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Queensland positions itself as a leader in humanoid robotics
Find out more about the introduction of commercial humanoid robotics in Queensland.
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Ex-HMAS Tobruk to transform into world class dive site
Ex-HMAS Tobruk will provide a unique experience for divers and international tourists.
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GC2018 will be in a class of its own
In April 2018, we welcome 6600 athletes and officials from 70 nations and territories as host of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwelath Games.
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Queensland Music Festival set to hit new high
Communities from all over the state will join together in a statewide celebration of music.
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Queensland celebrates multiculturalism
Celebrating multiculturalism with National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and Queensland Multicultural Month.
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Nurse navigators
Helping patients with complex health care needs navigate the health system efficiently.
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Developing a building plan for all Queenslanders
Queenslanders have had their say on the Queensland Building Plan.
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No excuse for elder abuse
Start a community conversation and find out how you can recognise the signs of elder abuse.
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Landmark City Deal for Townsville
Supporting economic growth, investment and local infrastructure in the state's north.
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Works for Queensland makes a difference to regional areas
Creating jobs to deliver vital infrastructure througout regional Queensland.
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Help end domestic and family violence
Everyone can play a role in changing the culture and attitudes towards violence in the community
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Are you planning a winter holiday road trip?
Find out all you need to know before hitting the road.
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Indigenous paramedics building cultural capability
Indigenous paramedics strengthen ambulance services in rural and remote areas.
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Queensland biofutures sparks global interest
Proposals from 26 companies across the globe have been received in response to the Biofutures Accleration Program Expression of Interest.
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Raine Island website offers special insight
Ground-breaking work on remote Raine Island can now be followed online.
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Creative Generation - State Schools onstage
More than 1800 students from Prep to Year 12 took part in Queensland's largest youth performing arts event.
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Get the conversation started with Talking Families
A range of tips, information and resources that can help with parenting and family life.
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Ice consultation reaches out to the regions
Summit provides opportunity for regional communities to develop solutions to tackle ice in Queensland.
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Mackay becomes first regional hospital to use 3D printer
Using 3D printers to improve outcomes for patients with complex fractures.
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Action on Ice - addressing the use and effects of crystal methamphetamine
Find out how you can be involved in breaking the cycle of drug use.
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Stop it at the Start
If you think violence against women is a big problem, tackle it when it’s a little one.
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Important child safety reports released
Read the reports which aim to enhance child safety across the state.
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Queensland Parole System Review report released
Read the Queensland Parole System Review report and the Government's response.
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Queensland Rail train crewing practices Commission of Inquiry report released
Read the Queensland Rail train crewing practices Commission of Inquiry report and the government's response.
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Bullying and cyberbullying – find help
Help is available. If you feel it, see it or know about it you can help stop it.
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School zone speed limits
Stick to the speed limit in school zones and keep aware of children crossing the road.
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Queen’s Wharf Brisbane—CBD traffic changes
Find out about road and footpath closures, and changes to bus stops and parking affecting Brisbane’s CBD.
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Leading the way in global innovation
The Queensland Government is leading the way in global innovation with the appointment of the state's first Chief Entrepreneur, Mark Sowerby.
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Queensland's new tobacco laws
New smoking laws in Queensland National Parks effective 1 February 2017.
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Anzac Centenary community grants
Grants funding is now available to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.
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Queensland Mental Health Ambassador
Queensland's high profile sports starts highlight the importance of mental health at work.
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Calling all star weavers
Be a part of Commonwealth Games history by participating in the One Million Stars to End Violence project.
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Skilling Queenslanders for work
Thousands of job seekers are benefitting from the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
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Shaping SEQ - planning for the future
Have your say and be part of the conversation on how to shape your community.
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Building Queensland innovation - region by region
The Advancing Regional Innovation program supports innovation by connecting local people and organisations.
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Queensland's economy is growing
Queensland's economy continues to strengthen, with a forcasted economic growth of 4% in 2016–17.
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Building our Regions kick-starts regional infrastructure
Boosting economic opportunities for regional communities.
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North Queensland Stadium kick-starts jobs and growth for Townsville
Planning for Townsville’s $250 million North Queensland Stadium is underway.
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Creating safer school communities
Find out about the Respect our staff, respect our school campaign.
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State of the Environment website
Explore, share and learn more about our environment and the pressures facing our natural assets.
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New world-class sport venues now open
New venues for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) are open for business.
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Changes to Queensland's smoke alarm legislation
Making Queensland households the safest in Australia in relation to fire safety.
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Progress on Accelerated Works Program
Supporting local economies to sustain and maintain employment opportunities in regional areas.
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SEQ in world-first mosquito trial
Help control the spread of the Zika mosquito in a world-first research trial.
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Ageing in Place pilot project
Providing sustainable housing options for people as they enter their senior years.
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Biosecurity Queensland taking the sting out of summer
Treating high-risk fire ant areas across South East Queensland.
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Reconciliation payments for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people
The Stolen Wages Reparations Scheme is well underway.
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Love your pets. Keep them safe this summer
It's important to help your pets thorugh the long hot summer days.
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Dignity First Fund
Helping Queenslanders experiencing homelessness meet their immediate needs and live with dignity.
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Turtle season at Mon Repos
Every year, from November to March, you can experience marine turtles nesting and hatching on the beaches of Mon Repos near Bundaberg.
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Queensland Reconciliation Awards 2017
Winners and finalists of the 2017 Queensland Reconciliation Awards have been announced.
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