In 1960 my grandfather Frank took a leap of faith and left his homeland of Italy for North Queensland. He saw Queensland as a land of opportunity. Over 60 years later, my family still believes Queensland is a land of opportunity. Our Government is working hard to ensure these opportunities continue today. We are delivering a Fresh Start for Queensland ...Read more

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Premier, Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Fiona Simpson MP and Kendall Morton MP provide an update on the generational infrastructure being delivered on the Sunshine Coast.

Driving Forward Generational Infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast

09/03/2026

Rubber is hitting the road on generational transport infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast with The Wave (Stage 2), Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade, and Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade all taking major steps forward.

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QPS officers are restoring safety where you live with strengthened laws to protect small businesses, workers and families from anti-social behaviour.

Strengthening police powers to protect Queensland business precincts

04/03/2026

The Queensland Government has introduced legislation to Parliament to strengthen police powers and protect Queensland’s vital business precincts from crime, antisocial behaviour and drug-related offending.

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Premier with the Attorney-General and Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support announce the expansion of Adult Crime, Adult Time laws, with 12 additional offences to be introduced to Parliament.

Adult Crime, Adult Time expands to 45 offences

01/03/2026

The Queensland Government is expanding its landmark Adult Crime, Adult Time laws to 45 youth crime offences, with new laws being introduced to the Queensland Parliament this week, as part of its commitment to make Queensland safer.

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Premier and Wayde Chiesa MP mark a major milestone for Port Hinchinbrook, with early works underway to restore the site as a thriving tourism, commercial and residential precinct.

Early works start at Port Hinchinbrook

19/02/2026

Port Hinchinbrook is a step closer to returning to a thriving destination with early works commencing in preparation of dredging and restoration.

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Caloundra, Queensland Australia.

Caloundra to host the first Community Cabinet for 2026

16/02/2026

The Queensland Government is taking the first Community Cabinet of 2026 to Caloundra, as it continues to deliver a fresh start for the Sunshine Coast.

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Premier and the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services visit the QEII Hospital Expansion, which will deliver necessary upgrades to restore health services when you need them.

Ambulance ramping at five-year low as Hospital Rescue Plan swings into action

15/02/2026

The Queensland Government is healing the Health Crisis, with new quarterly Health Data showing ambulance ramping is at its lowest rate in five years.

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