QLD reveals programs ahead of state budget

Queensland government has revealed its health, water safety programs, and railway plans ahead of its state budget. The government will allocate almost $500 million to boost mineral export. It will establish a new Brisbane port terminal to provide support to mining industry in north Queensland.

Source: AAP

In other sunshine state news, Opposition slams government on IT projects overspend; Premier and Opposition join Queensland in celebrating Ashleigh Barty's win at French Open; and Filipino Barrio Fiesta celebrates dedication of Filipino workers.

Some photos from the Brisbane Barrio Fiesta:

Daisha, Fiona, Jodessa and Stephanie of Rice Art Source: Celeste MacIntosh

Hosts Jose Mician and Crity Vecchio Source: Celeste Macintosh

Leonie Christensen, left, and Rheegan Isla Arnido Source: Celeste Macintosh

Liz Conde, a one-time participant of The Voice Source: Celeste Macintosh

Crowd pose for posterity Source: Celeste Macintosh

Mobile karaoke by community radio Source: Celeste Macintosh