State Government News

JPs now at your fingertips

A new mobile website now makes finding a Justice of the Peace (JP) or Commissioner for Declarations (C.decs) as simple as a tap of your finger.

Cairns to host two Mountain Bike World Cups

Cairns will be the focus of international sports fans when it hosts the UCI Mountain Bike World Cups in 2014 and 2016.

Volunteer for Queensland’s best lifestyle jobs

National Parks Minister Steve Dickson is looking for volunteers for the best lifestyle jobs in Queensland.

Energex Apprentice Awards highlight industry’s best and brightest

Energy Minister Mark McArdle has congratulated the Energex Apprentice of the Year Awards winners presented at a ceremony last night.

Batman and Snow White on trial for Law Week

What if the Evil Queen stood trial for poisoning Snow White? Imagine if the Dark Knight’s brand of rough justice finally caught up with him.

Local schools rewarded for Excellence

Schools in the Far North Queensland region are celebrating outstanding teaching practices, with seven awards for educational excellence presented today.

Lights, camera… “And Action” on Gold Coast tourism campaign

A new blockbuster Gold Coast tourism campaign ‘And Action’ will grace the silver screen from this Sunday.

State-wide tourism workshops developing a 20-year plan

The long-term direction of Queensland’s tourism industry is under the spotlight at workshops across the state to discuss how the industry will be more competitive and successful over the next 20 years.

Registrations now open for DestinationQ 2013

Registrations have opened for this year’s much anticipated DestinationQ forum, the Queensland Government’s peak industry event for tourism.

Burdekin Growers’ Race Day provides local boost

Racing Minister Steve Dickson will officially open the Burdekin Growers’ Race Day tomorrow, and is encouraging all North Queenslanders to come along and show their support for country racing.

‘Operation Cool Burn’ to prepare Queensland for bushfire season

The temperature may be cooling, but operations are heating up for Queensland’s firefighters with the 2013 bushfire season just around the corner.

Hospital and Health Boards retain almost 90 per cent of members

Queensland’s Hospital and Health Boards have retained 101 of their 117 inaugural appointees as they move into their second year in charge of local health resources.

Relief on its way for BJD affected producers

Relief for cattle producers impacted by the recent Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) cases is on its way with cattle farmers able to apply for financial support from 31 May 2013.

African festival celebrates solidarity

Be sure to visit the lawns of African House in East Brisbane on Sunday 26 May as Queensland’s African communities come together to celebrate the Africa Day Festival.

African festival in Rockhampton celebrates solidarity

Residents and visitors in Rockhampton are invited to join in the celebrations of all things African at the Africa Day Festival next Saturday, 25 May.