Queensland's Council of Unions says the much-criticised $1250 public sector boost will help give the retail sector life ahead of Christmas.
A $1250 one-off payment for Queensland public servants won't provide the economic sugar-hit state treasurer Jackie Trad intends,an economist says.
Queensland is set to get its first hydrogen car refuelling station.
Coordinator-general Barry Broe was in charge of overseeing major taxpayer funded projects
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the government is prioritising frontline services,with most increases in health and education.
The recruitment process for QFES Commissioner Katarina Carroll's replacement has begun.
Three senior staff at Queensland's public trustee have left the office in the wake of their executive's suspension.
When asked if she would rule out cuts to jobs,Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington said:"let's have a look at my budget in reply speech tomorrow".
Public servants'wages will make up almost half of the money the state government has to spend next year but Treasury has plans to slam on the brakes on future rises.
A Queensland engineer who believes he is the love child of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall has launched a legal bid to get back to work.
An audit of the Queensland government's books has revealed expenses have increased by $3 billion in one year,largely driven by employee costs.