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It was busy, busy, busy around the government end of George St last week when the Queensland parliament did something it rarely does, which was to sit. So far this year, honourable members have warmed their leather seats for a total of 15 of the 138 days that have passed, so when they do actually convene, youd reckon that theyd want to get down to the nitty gritty. The Palaszczuk government, then, would never seek to waste Question Time by getting its own members to ask inane, puerile quest...

WA fresh produce to feature in ‘Fresh Flavours of WA’ promotion in high-end Indonesian supermarkets Virtual marketing innovation takes advantage of opportunities created by new Free Trade Agreement to forge new markets Western Australian fresh produce will be featured in high-end Indonesian supermarkets over the next month, thanks to a new trade agreement and an innovative virtual marketing initiative. Locally grown Bravo apples, three varieties of table grapes and premium onions will be s...

For FreightWeekSTL 2021, St. Louis Regional Freightway will lead one IMX in-person conference session and offer a virtual session each day from May 24–28.

A plan to slash $3 billion in costs from Queenslands public sector has so far identified just $3 million in savings, prompting opposition accusations the government was attempting one of the "greatest get-rich schemes of all time". In September Treasurer Cameron Dick pledged to implement a Debt and Savings plan, which would deliver $3 billion in savings for the government over four years. The savings would be found through the establishment of the Queensland Future Fund to pay down debt and ...

Premium Content Subscriber only Developers have their sights set on the Airlie Beach foreshore as the “ideal” location for the Whitsundays’ newest luxury resort. A vacant 1.01ha site at 125 Shingley Drive is the proposed location for a new 14 storey resort, comprising 175 rooms, a 480sq m function centre, multiple pool areas, and spa facilities. Planning documents before the Whitsunday Regional Council and released for public notification this week reveal a number of premium hotel operato...

Johnson Newspaper Corp. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces construction completion of the $1.5 billion Jacob K. Javits Convention Center expansion in New York City Tuesday. (Provided photo — Kevin P. Coughlin, governor’s office) Leaders in the state’s 10 regions can start applying for more than $750 million in grants earmarked for economic development projects, officials said, as New York works to rebuild from the fiscal fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses, municipalities an...

NEW YORK — Leaders in the state’s 10 regions can start applying for more than $750 million in grants earmarked for economic development projects, officials said, as New York works

NEW YORK — Leaders in the state’s 10 regions can start applying for more than $750 million in grants earmarked for economic development projects, officials said, as New York works to rebuild from the fiscal fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses, municipalities and local governments, nonprofit organizations statewide and the public can apply for the funding for community development projects intended to create thousands of jobs and boost the economy. The 2021-22 state budget ...

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JOINT STATEMENT The new bridge over the Fitzroy River has officially opened. The $12.5 million structure at Riverslea is the third road upgrade delivered as part of the $367.2 million Rookwood Weir project. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Rookwood Weir project is supporting employment and economic development opportunities and will significantly increase water security for Central Queensland. “The Rookwood We...