Media Statements

Queensland Government orders review of sentencing for serious violent crimes
Fri 09 Apr 21 at 01:35 PM

Queensland Government orders review of sentencing for serious violent crimes

The Palaszczuk Government is maintaining a strong stance on violent crime, directing the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council (QSAC) to undertake a review and provide recommendations concerning how serious offenders are sentenced in Queensland.
High-tech rain gauges filling a gap for producers   
Thu 08 Apr 21 at 12:00 PM

High-tech rain gauges filling a gap for producers  

Queensland graziers are trialling high-tech satellite rain gauges to help scientists plug gaps in rainfall data across the state.
Finger on the pulse at Kingaroy Research Facility
Thu 08 Apr 21 at 11:25 AM

Finger on the pulse at Kingaroy Research Facility

The Kingaroy Research Facility is poised to become a major hub for pigeon pea research following the addition of 53 ha of adjoining land.
Southport TAFE set to train more nurses and allied health professionals
Thu 08 Apr 21 at 09:24 AM

Southport TAFE set to train more nurses and allied health professionals

The Premier has officially opened the new $10 million nursing and allied health training facilities at TAFE Queensland’s Southport campus as part of a $42 million Palaszczuk Government investment to upgrade TAFE campuses on the Gold Coast.
October to be a month-long celebration of Queensland’s seniors
Wed 07 Apr 21 at 12:53 PM

October to be a month-long celebration of Queensland’s seniors

For the first time, the State’s annual Seniors Week will become a month-long celebration of our state’s seniors with $100,000 provided by the Palaszczuk Government to schools, community groups, non-government organisations and local councils to host events and activities.
Wet weather continues to deliver for Upper Condamine irrigators
Wed 07 Apr 21 at 12:47 PM

Wet weather continues to deliver for Upper Condamine irrigators

The recent rain in the Upper Condamine region has provided local irrigators with some reasons to smile over the past few weeks and now Sunwater has given them even more reason to celebrate.
Rent reprieve for cyclone-impacted primary producers in North Queensland
Mon 05 Apr 21 at 11:37 AM

Rent reprieve for cyclone-impacted primary producers in North Queensland

More than 1500 primary producers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Niran will receive a land rent reprieve as part of the Queensland Government’s disaster assistance measures.
Queensland’s animal welfare laws under review
Sun 04 Apr 21 at 10:45 AM

Queensland’s animal welfare laws under review

Queenslanders have been invited to have their say as the Palaszczuk Government initiates a major review of animal welfare laws to ensure Queensland laws keep pace with community expectations.
FURTHER DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES AND PRIMARY PRODUCERS
Sat 03 Apr 21 at 09:00 AM

FURTHER DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES AND PRIMARY PRODUCERS

Disaster assistance has been extended to assist the recovery of additional communities and primary producers following the heavy rainfall and flash flooding in Southern Queensland last month.
Queensland’s Culture Kings to grow global presence with a.k.a. Brands
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 06:23 PM

Queensland’s Culture Kings to grow global presence with a.k.a. Brands

Queensland streetwear retailer Culture Kings will expand its Queensland operations and sell to millions more customers worldwide following a major investment by a.k.a
Be heard at a Far North Queensland Youth Speak Out event
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 04:54 PM

Be heard at a Far North Queensland Youth Speak Out event

Young North Queenslanders who want a say in shaping the future of our community and state now have a chance to be heard as part of a series of powerful youth roundtables.
Be heard at a Youth Speak Out event
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 03:29 PM

Be heard at a Youth Speak Out event

Young Queenslanders who want a say in shaping the future of our state now have a chance to be heard during a series of powerful youth roundtables.