$12 million has just been announced for a further 26 resilient infrastructure projects in regional and remote communities impacted by the 2019 monsoon trough event. This funding is in addition to the more than $81 million already approved for stronger, more resilient infrastructure.

Queensland’s iconic Binna Burra Lodge is one step closer to reopening its doors to visitors thanks to almost $1.8 million in joint funding to support its recovery.

Surrounded by World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park, the Binna Burra has been a tourism drawcard since 1933 before being devastated by the bushfires late last year.    

The Australian and Queensland Governments today announced a $14 million Category C community recovery package to support the mental health and resilience of communities impacted by the Southern and Eastern Queensland Bushfires in 2019.

The package includes $4.7 million to address the risk to the mental health and wellbeing of communities doing it tough and $3 million to employ Community Development Officers.