Media Statements

Gold Coast Youth Foyer officially opens door to youth at risk of homelessness
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 01:06 PM

Gold Coast Youth Foyer officially opens door to youth at risk of homelessness

Up to 40 young people at risk of homelessness on the Gold Coast now have a place to call home with the official opening of the Gold Coast Youth Foyer.
Central Queensland wins big in historic investment in train manufacturing
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 12:02 PM

Central Queensland wins big in historic investment in train manufacturing

Central Queensland will benefit from the largest investment in train infrastructure in Queensland’s history, announced by the Palaszczuk Government today.
Palaszczuk Government to invest $7.1 billion to make Queensland a train building powerhouse
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 12:00 PM

Palaszczuk Government to invest $7.1 billion to make Queensland a train building powerhouse

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver the largest investment in train infrastructure in Queensland’s history to create jobs and rebuild the state’s economy.
Crikey! – it’s time to get vaxxed now
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 10:47 AM

Crikey! – it’s time to get vaxxed now

Queenslanders are being encouraged to visit the state’s zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums as the Palaszczuk Government continues to roll out the COVID-vaccine plan to unite families.
New facilities at Smithfield State High setting students up for success
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 10:15 AM

New facilities at Smithfield State High setting students up for success

The sky’s the limit for Smithfield State High School students thanks to a $20.5 million boost from the Palaszczuk Government
Kunwarara brigade zooms ahead
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 10:06 AM

Kunwarara brigade zooms ahead

Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan MP officially handed over a new firefighting appliance to the Kunwarara Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) today.
New fire station graces Rockhampton area
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 08:30 AM

New fire station graces Rockhampton area

Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan MP officially opened the new $2.21 million Gracemere Fire and Rescue Station today.
More pop up vaccination clinics to open in Townsville
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 06:44 AM

More pop up vaccination clinics to open in Townsville

Townsville residents will soon be able to get their COVID jab at new locations across the city including the Strand night markets.
More access to vaccinations in the Far North with hub at Cairns Convention Centre & new pop up clinics
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 06:00 AM

More access to vaccinations in the Far North with hub at Cairns Convention Centre & new pop up clinics

COVID-19 vaccinations are returning to the Cairns Convention Centre from Thursday, alongside a new pop-up clinic appearing at the Far North’s largest shopping centre.
Official opening of Aurukun Airport upgrades
Tue 19 Oct 21 at 04:01 PM

FNQ urged to get jabbed

Residents in Cairns and across Far North Queensland are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19, following the release of Queensland’s COVID Vaccine Plan to unite families and protect Queenslanders.
Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith, Assistant Tourism Minister Michael Healy and Janelle Gerry open the Macadamia Australia Tourism Experience
Tue 19 Oct 21 at 02:38 PM

Bundy business cracks into agri-tourism

Bundaberg has claimed a $1.87 million Australian-first as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan for the region.
Traditional Owners granted first Cape York Heritage Area water licences
Tue 19 Oct 21 at 02:30 PM

Traditional Owners granted first Cape York Heritage Area water licences

Traditional owners in the Cape Yorke Peninsula Heritage Area have been granted water licences under the region’s water plan for the first time.