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Queensland Premier Steven Miles to Open the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit

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Weld Australia is pleased to announce that Queensland Premier, the Hon Steven Miles MP will open the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit in Brisbane on 31 July. Hosted by Weld Australia, the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit will bring together leading industry experts to discuss the practical aspects of manufacturing Australia’s renewable energy revolution. It will highlighting … Continued

AWU Fronts Parliamentary Inquiry to Urge Government to Strengthen Workplace Violence Penalties

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AWU Queensland Secretary Stacey Schinnerl will front a Parliamentary Committee hearing today to call on the Government to make it clearer in the law that assaults on Queensland Health operational workers should be treated as ‘serious assault’. Section 340 of the Criminal Code 1899 provides for a crime of ‘serious assault’ against offenders who assault public … Continued

Roads front of mind for coal miners approaching QLD election: MEU

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The Mining and Energy Union has welcomed a $157 million royalties-funded election commitment for Peak Downs Highway and Dysart-Middlemount Road announced by Labor candidate for Burdekin, Anne Baker.  Queensland District President Mitch Hughes said the proposal to strengthen and widen both roads, as well as build overtaking lanes on Peak Downs was a positive first … Continued

$21 million investment to boost Queenslanders’ health and wellbeing

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Health and Wellbeing Queensland is investing $21 million in programs that support the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders, marking the state’s prevention agency’s fifth anniversary.   The programs, which are free to Queenslanders across the state, include Deadly Choices, My health for life, QCWA Country Kitchens, 10,000 Steps and QAST Healthier Tuckshops. The programs are designed to support manageable and sustainable healthy … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: Townsville community to be powered by the sun around the clock in new Local Renewable Energy Zone

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The Queensland government has announced $40million for a Local Renewable Energy Zone (LREZ) in Townsville, with local network-connected batteries allowing renewable energy generated by rooftop solar to be shared amongst the whole community throughout the day and night.    The LREZ allows households with rooftop solar to feed into community batteries during the middle of … Continued

Queensland’s ‘cheaper than chips’ carrots now in-season

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The Scenic Rim is the carrot capital of Queensland and produces about 600 million carrots a year  Carrots are rich in fibre and folate, which boost gut health and support healthy growth   They are one of kids’ favourite vegetables due to their snap, crunch and fresh taste  The budget-friendly carrot is now in-season with … Continued

QLD BUDGET: Renewable energy investment and cost of living relief

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Tuesday 11th of June 2024   The 2024–25 Queensland Budget will be released shortly by Treasurer Cameron Dick, with billions committed to the renewable energy sector and grid infrastructure, as well as initiatives to ease the cost of living such as subsidies for energy prices and public transport fares.    With the energy transition well … Continued

Queensland Government Skills Strategy Right For Townsville

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  The Queensland Government’s new skills strategy will help address skills shortages across the Townsville region according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. At a key meeting of skills training sector stakeholders in Townsville yesterday (23 May 2024) the ITECA … Continued