Media Statements
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 05:09 PM
Reel in app to tackle fishing rules
Recreational fishers are being urged to stay up to date with Queensland’s fishing rules and regulations by downloading the latest version of a popular app.
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 04:44 PM
AstraZeneca expands vaccine rollout into more Queensland regions
With the first supplies of the AstraZeneca vaccines due to touchdown on Queensland soil soon, more Hospital and Health Services are preparing to launch their vaccination hubs.
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 04:05 PM
Government receives final report into Mason Jet Lee case
The Palaszczuk Government today received the Public Service Commission’s report around the death five years ago of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee.
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 02:30 PM
COVID-19 Vaccine rollout in Cairns – one week on
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is well underway in the Far North, with Cairns Hospital on track to vaccinate its 1000th person.
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 01:49 PM
Non-urgent presentations place pressure on public EDs
More than a third of Queensland’s emergency department presentations are ailments or injuries that could be treated by a GP or pharmacist, latest data shows.
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 01:47 PM
The Department of Environment and Science (DES) has issued Cleanaway Solid Waste Pty Ltd with two penalty infringement notices (PINs) totalling $26,690.
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 01:35 PM
DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR CYCLONE-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN NORTH QUEENSLAND
In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Niran, disaster assistance has been made available to assist local councils dealing with the extensive clean-up efforts required in its wake.
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 09:30 AM
Townsville testing clinic nurse first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
The first COVID-19 vaccine in Townsville has been administered on Friday 5 March to registered nurse Rebecca DeJong.
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 08:35 AM
Mackay to host Australian Junior Basketball Championships
Mackay is set to host the 2021 and 2022 Under 20 Australian Junior Basketball Championships and Ivor Burge Championships for open-age players under a two-year agreement with Basketball Australia.
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 04:15 PM
More funding for bushfire recovery in Queensland communities
Eight Queensland councils and one state agency will share in $10.7 million of additional funding in the latest round of support aimed at assisting economic and social recovery in communities impacted by the 2019 Queensland Bushfires.
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 03:53 PM
Palaszczuk Government encourages women to consider hard-hat careers
More women are being encouraged to get on the tools as the Palaszczuk Government exceeds women in construction targets on an exemplar project designed to put a spirit level to workforce participation.
Thu 04 Mar 21 at 03:46 PM
Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct labelled Townsville’s number one City Deal project priority
The Queensland Government and Townsville City Council have joined forces to push for Australia’s first environmentally sustainable industrial precinct to be funded under the Townsville City Deal.