Queensland businesses are on the cusp of an economic and jobs boom as a result of the investment that the Federal Government is making in Australia's future defence capabilities according to a new report by KPMG. As a result of the Government’s commitment to RAAF Amberley the Queensland economy is expected
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A 45-year-old AFP officer from Queensland has been charged with allegedly accessing child exploitation material following an internal investigation by AFP Professional Standards. The male officer has been suspended from duty and is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today (8 September) following a search warrant at a residence in
Read MoreASIC has banned financial adviser Lawrence Toledo from providing financial services for seven years. ASIC found that Mr Toledo failed to act in the best interests of his clients when advising them to establish self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) to purchase properties. ASIC Deputy Chairman Peter Kell said, 'Financial advisers have a clear
Read MoreA $100.4 million upgrade to the Boundary Road Interchange on the Bruce Highway north of Brisbane is finished and open to traffic—six months ahead of schedule. Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Darren Chester said the early completion of the new interchange at Narangba was great news for local residents and businesses, as
Read MoreCarers Queensland and BUSHkids will share more than $23 million to deliver Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) and Local Area Coordination (LAC) services in Rockhampton as part of the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Hon. Jane Prentice, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, congratulated the
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The Australian Government is joining forces with countries from around the world to conduct Exercise Pacific Protector 2017, as part of an ongoing major international commitment to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems and related materials. Exercise Pacific Protector will be held in Cairns, Queensland
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Employers from across South Queensland were acknowledged for their support for Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists at an awards function last night. The South Queensland Employer Support Awards hosted by the Defence Reserves Support Council (DRSC), recognised employers who are willing to go the extra mile to support their Reservist employees. DRSC
Read MoreThe former Principal of Sherwin Financial Planners Pty Ltd and Chairman of Wickham Securities Ltd has today pleaded guilty to 25 charges brought by ASIC, arising out of the collapse of his financial planning business. Bradley Thomas Sherwin, 62, of Everton Hills, Queensland, appeared in the Brisbane District Court, and pleaded
Read MoreThe Walkerston Bypass project is moving into gear with community consultations underway to gain feedback from local road users and affected landowners on the proposed route. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said once complete, the bypass would substantially reduce the number of vehicles using the existing route through
Read MoreGame On Queensland grants are now available to local councils to deliver sport and recreation events and programs in the lead-up to, during and after the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The grants, funded by the Australian Government, are being delivered through the Queensland Government’s Embracing 2018 program. Federal Minister for Sport Greg
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