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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
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EMBARGOED 12.01AM, MONDAY 8TH JULY 2024 Stuck in traffic: Two-thirds of Brisbane residents are missing out on public transport NEW CLIMATE COUNCIL ANALYSIS has found over 1.5 million people living in Brisbane don’t have access to frequent, all-day public transport, leaving them stuck using polluting and expensive cars for most of their trips. … Continued
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY 6 JUNE 2024 Queensland’s bold $26bn step brings state closer to cleaner future, stronger industry The Queensland Government’s huge investment in major clean energy projects marks a significant leap towards a cleaner, thriving future for the Sunshine State. The $26 billion investment is another sign of Australia taking necessary … Continued
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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
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A survey of Queensland Health workers by the Australian Workers’ Union hasrevealed the massive extent of violence in our public hospitals, with the unioncalling on politicians to act on the issue. The survey has revealed that close to 70% of staff have either been assaulted or witnessed an assault in the workplace. The survey was … Continued
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Union members at Wilmar Sugar are on strike tomorrow across North Queensland demanding a better deal from the beleaguered sugar giant. AWU members are resolute in their intention to take action to force this multinational corporation to treat Northern Queensland sugar communities with the respect they deserve. AWU Northern District Secretary Jim Wilson will hold … Continued
