Queensland government train contract set to deliver 800 jobs
The Queensland government has announced a $4.6 billion contract with transport construction company Downer as the primary manufacturer
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Gladstone Hydrogen project gets $228 million in funding from Fortescue
Fortescue Energy, has approved a $228 million investment in its hydrogen project in Gladstone, Queensland as part of The CQ Hydrogen Hub.
Why further RBA interest rate hikes are less likely now than even 1 week ago
Since Australia’s Reserve Bank hiked interest rates two weeks ago, there have been two important developments – one in the United States and the other in the United Kingdom. If it’s not clear to you why events overseas influence Australia’s interest rates, which are meant to be set to control Australian inflation, read on.
New industrial relations law to help deliver pay rises for Early Childhood Educators
Federal Government representatives have joined the Multi-Employer Bargaining meeting for early childhood educators alongside the United Workers Union
Green hydrogen jobs become a reality with start of Brigalow Peaking Power Plant
CS Energy has announced the commencement of the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant.
Queenslander Trivia 10/11/23
The Melbourne Cup, more jobs for regional Queensland and... lead! This week’s Queenslander trivia has it all! Share it with your friends and see who gets the best score!
Borumba Hydro Energy Project Set To Create Over 2,000 Jobs
The Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Project is projected to generate more than 2,000 jobs as part of Queensland's ‘Energy and Jobs plan’.
Queensland’s $30 Million Clean Energy Workforce Roadmap: A Path to Sustainable Job Growth
The Queensland Government has set out a plan for clean energy transformation with the aim of creating around 100,000 new jobs by 2040.
Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?
Spend some time scrolling social media and you’re all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to help you with targeted fat loss. These ads promote a concept known as “spot reduction”, claiming you can burn fat in a specific body area, usually the belly, with specially designed exercises or workouts. But can you actually target areas to lose fat?
Australia’s new dawn: becoming a green superpower with a big role in cutting global emissions
The level of renewable energy required by the energy transition will see Australia's power prices fall to some of the lowest in the world.
New Wind Farm Powering Local Jobs
Queensland, Australia, is making notable progress in its renewable energy initiatives with the formal launch of the Dulacca Wind Farm.
Historic Queensland Snaps Go Global in QUT-Google Collaboration
A new collaboration between Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Digital Collections and Google Arts & Culture is set to bring a rich collection of historic Queensland photographs to global audiences.
Army Engineers from Townsville Champion Infrastructure Revival on Manus Island
The community of Manus Island has expressed gratitude to the Townsville's 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment for their efforts in rebuilding infrastructure during the Exercise Puk Puk initiative in Papua New Guinea.
North Queensland in the frame for new jobs
Japanese Owned IHI Corporation joins North Queensland Clean Energy Project in Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project.
Scroll, See, Sip: How Social Media Encourages Youth to Drink
A recent study from the University of Queensland has found that exposure to alcohol-related content on social media directly correlates with problematic drinking behaviours among young people.
Local Jobs Focus for Smoky Creek Solar Farm Project
The Australian Federal Government greenlights Smoky Creek solar farm in Central Queensland, advancing renewable energy goals and boosting local employment.
Here’s what new 60-day prescriptions mean for you and your hip pocket
From today, there are significant changes to how some common medicines are prescribed and dispensed in Australia. This means you could walk away from the pharmacy with 60-days’ worth of your usual medicine from a single prescription. Until now, most long-term medicines were only available for 30 days at a time. So the price of these medicines for some patients may effectively halve.
First Nations Artist’s Century-Old Piano Takes Centre Stage in Brisbane
A 117-year-old piano, hand-painted by Cairns First Nations artist Susan Reys, recently made headlines in Brisbane. The piano, first found at an auction in Cairns, was featured in an orchestra performance. Its unique design and history showcase the artist's talent and cultural stories.
Central Queensland through the eyes of a pioneering drover
Ever wondered what some of Central Queensland’s iconic stations and newly established towns were really like in the nineteenth century? The recently published, Capricorn drover, could give you an idea.
Stonehouse Delights Over 800 Visitors at Open Day
Over 800 visitors from Southeast Queensland recently flocked to the Stonehouse Open Day Weekend, captivated by the rough-hewn stone buildings, magnificent draught horses, and an array of talented performers that brought the past to life.
Air Fryers: A Savvy Solution to Rising Energy Costs
By utilising rapid air technology, these innovative appliances are cooking up healthy, delicious meals while cutting down on power usage.
Paracetamol versus ibuprofen – which works best and when?
In most cases, pain and fever relief is as simple as a trip to your local supermarket for some paracetamol or ibuprofen. While both are effective at reducing pain, they work in different ways. So how do you know which one to choose and when?
Thousands Gather in Queensland for ‘Yes’ Campaign
Community events held across the Sunshine State on Sunday saw thousands of Queenslanders come together in support of the 'Yes' campaign for Indigenous constitutional recognition through a Voice to Parliament.
Townsville: New Home to $700M Apache Helicopters
The Albanese Government is investing $700 million in Townsville to support new Apache helicopters from 2025. This investment aims to strengthen the Australian Defence Force's operations and bring high-skilled jobs to the city, while enhancing Australia's overall military capabilities.
Psychedelic medicine is on its way. But it’s not ‘doing shrooms with your shrink’. Here’s what you need to know
Many people in Australia, including psychiatrists, were surprised when earlier this year the medicines regulator down-scheduled MDMA, known colloquially as ecstasy, and psilocybin, from magic mushrooms. This means that under certain circumstances from July 1, authorised psychiatrists will be able to prescribe MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin to treat depression that has not responded to other treatments. Patients must also undergo psychotherapy (talking therapy). It all sounds very certain but it’s not really.
Pallara State School Students Get Personal History Lesson from Former PM
It's not every day that a former Prime Minister walks through the doors of your History Club, but that's exactly what happened at Pallara State School.
Queenslander Trivia 30/6/23
he North Queensland Cowboys, fantasy novels and Ukraine – this week’s Queenslander trivia has it all! Share it with your friends and see who gets the best score!
Rent freezes and rent caps will only worsen, not solve Australia’s rental crisis
Australia used rent controls effectively during the two world wars. However, they have been used in other countries without much success. Using basic economic principles, there is evidence freezes worsen inequality and actually reduce availability.
Preserving History: Moore Old Stonehouse Welcomes Visitors for Open Day
The picturesque town of Moore in South-east Queensland is home to the historic Stonehouse, a collection of rough-hewn stone buildings that hold a significant place in the region’s heritage.
Queenslander Trivia 23/6/23
Don Bradman, the Titanic and blood – this week’s Queenslander trivia has it all! Share it with your friends and see who gets the best score!
The Truth Behind Queensland’s Obsession with Big Things – Pineapples, Mangoes and More!
Ever driven down the Bruce Highway and been greeted by a gigantic, glaringly bright tropical fruit? Or maybe you've turned a corner in Bowen to be confronted by an enormous mango?