Queensland has secured a major role in a new national energy storage initiative, with several large-scale battery projects set to be built across the state. This is practical infrastructure investment: strengthening the grid, improving reliability, and helping Queensland households and businesses access a more secure energy system.
Despite multi-million dollar funding promises, Queensland's watch house crisis continues to deepen. Hundreds of individuals, including young children, are still being trapped in adult holding cells meant only for short-term stays.
The outback town of Windorah is breaking free from fragile supply chains and high freight costs by launching a powerful new solar and battery system. By keeping 150,000 litres of imported diesel off remote roads annually and boosting local power capacity fivefold, they are proving that regional communities can secure their own future.
A Rockhampton soldier’s relentless drive to strengthen Australia’s Army Reserves from the ground up has earned him a prestigious Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King's Birthday Honours.
Plans for Caloundra’s new town square are moving ahead, with early works set to begin at the Bulcock Street site.
History in the making at the Isa! Since 1959, the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo has been the pinnacle of outback sport, and 2026 is set to be one for the record books. With ‘Cowgirls With Wings’ performing stunts not seen in Australia for years and The Barnyard Band delivering a two-night country music spectacular, the heartbeat of the outback is beating stronger than ever.
The "Gentle Giants" are back! The Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular returns to Beaudesert this June, now expanded to a four day celebration of heritage and heavy horses. From the prestigious Thistle Championship to the debut of adorable miniature Highland cows, it is a weekend of tartan, tradition, and rural charm you won't want to miss.
Jackson started lifting weights as a way to rebuild his confidence after having a tough time at school. Now that journey has taken him all the way to a World Record.
As the State of Origin rivalry heats up, it's clear that Steven Miles has already scored a major victory in the eyes of the state's nurses.
Legal experts and youth advocates have criticised the Queensland Liberal National Party for playing politics with the youth crime issue, after an admission from the Shadow Police Minister that LNP crime policies are used as a tactic to garner political support at elections.
Organisations standing behind Queensland’s sex workers came out in force this week to support the Miles Government legislation to decriminalise sex work in Queensland.
Kennedy MP Bob Katter is set to elevate the celebration with the refreshing offerings of Atherton's Billycart Brewing Co.
The Queensland government has announced a $4.6 billion contract with transport construction company Downer as the primary manufacturer
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.
Japanese Owned IHI Corporation joins North Queensland Clean Energy Project in Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project.
