Charlotte and Oliver have remained Queensland’s most popular baby names, while names such as Harper, Ivy, Hudson and Henry are becoming more popular. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said the most popular baby name lodged through the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in 2017 was Charlotte for girls, and Oliver for…
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Queensland launches Passport to Play
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Queensland children are being encouraged to spend more time playing outdoors with a new ‘passport to play’ launched today. Minister for Education and the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones unveiled the Nature Play QLD Embracing 2018 Passport at the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens. Ms. Jones said the special Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games-themed passport would help…
No Freebie GC2018 Tickets for Queensland Government
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Queensland politicians and public servants must adhere to a strict ticketing code for government attendance at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones today released a ticketing policy to ensure strong public accountability for any tickets purchased by the Queensland Government. Ms. Jones said the Queensland Government’s Games ticketing policy would…
Battle of Brisbane brings Economic Boom for Queensland
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today congratulated Queensland’s newest world champion as the state celebrated a massive windfall from the Battle of Brisbane. The Premier said Jeff Horn – a school teacher from Acacia Ridge – defeated boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to claim the WBO Welterweight world championship. “Jeff has done this in front of more than…
Queensland Rail exceeds Trainee Guard Applicant Target by 25%
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More than 250 successful applicants have been selected for trainee guard positions at Queensland Rail, exceeding the recruitment target by 25%. Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport Jackie Trad said the Palaszczuk Government was delivering on the Strachan Inquiry recommendations. “Getting recruitment back on track at Queensland Rail is central to our plan to fix…
New Register to help find licensed contractors to repair Debbie damage
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A new Queensland Government online register will make it easier to find local, licensed contractors to start repair works in cyclone-affected areas. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the construction industry was gearing up to help with recovery of cyclone affected homes and communities. “To make sure you can find reliable tradies, Housing and Public Works Minister…
Beware of Dodgy door-to-door traders after Cyclone Debbie
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The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath is reminding Queenslanders to be alert to dodgy door-to-door traders in the wake of Cyclone Debbie. Mrs. D’Ath said while most Queenslanders looked out for each other in natural disasters, a small minority looked to take advantage of people at their most vulnerable. “After previous cyclones and…
Queensland State Government a Major Sponsor of QRL Maroon Festival
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently attended the official opening of the Queensland Rugby League’s Maroon Festival, announcing the Queensland Government as a major sponsor of the event. The Premier said the inaugural festival, running from 28–31 May 2017 at South Bank Parklands, will enhance the experience of the State of Origin for all fans of the…
Commemorative Coins Launched on Commonwealth Day for GC2018
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Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones has launched the first two commemorative coins for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on Commonwealth Day. Ms. Jones was joined by the Acting Gold Coast Mayor Donna Gates and Royal Australian Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid for the Commonwealth Day celebrations at the Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre. “With the…
Adele sets Brisbane Concert Crowd Record
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Adele concerts have set a new record for Brisbane concert crowds, with around 120,000 people packing The Gabba for two sell-out shows. The record concert crowd in Brisbane before the event was 52,400 in 2012 for Coldplay. Minister for Sport Mick de Brenni said the monumental success of the weekend’s two Adele concerts confirm that…