Media Statements

$8 m partnership kicks goals for community AFL
Tue 02 Mar 21 at 01:45 PM

$8 m partnership kicks goals for community AFL

The Palaszczuk Government and the Australian Football League (AFL) have teamed up with an $8 million partnership to support new community AFL facilities and boost player participation.
Food Rescue Grant Applications Now Open
Tue 02 Mar 21 at 12:20 PM

Food Rescue Grant Applications Now Open

The Palaszczuk Government is helping food rescue organisations buy new vehicles and equipment so surplus food can be diverted from landfill to Queenslanders in need.
HELICOPTER CRASH SCENARIO BOOSTS EMERGENCY SERVICES SKILLS
Tue 02 Mar 21 at 11:14 AM

HELICOPTER CRASH SCENARIO BOOSTS EMERGENCY SERVICES SKILLS

A simulated helicopter crash north of Brisbane today has given emergency services personnel the perfect training ground to hone their skills in rescue techniques.
Olympic architect firm’s new Asia Pacific HQ in Brisbane
Tue 02 Mar 21 at 10:58 AM

Olympic architect firm’s new Asia Pacific HQ in Brisbane

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially opened the new Asia Pacific headquarters of Olympic venue design firm Populous in Brisbane.
Queensland the place to be when it comes to exploration investment
Tue 02 Mar 21 at 07:33 AM

Queensland the place to be when it comes to exploration investment

Queensland’s exploration sector continues to grow with more than $675 million invested in 2020, the latest ABS data reveals.
FIRST LOOK: GC Cross River Rail station as designs underway
Mon 01 Mar 21 at 04:22 PM

FIRST LOOK: GC Cross River Rail station as designs underway

Gold Coasters have been given a sneak peek at plans for the new Pimpama train station, with the Palaszczuk Government announcing today the start of detailed design for the glitter strip’s three new Cross River Rail stations.
North Queenslanders urged to prepare for severe weather
Mon 01 Mar 21 at 04:03 PM

North Queenslanders urged to prepare for severe weather

Communities between Cape Flattery and Lucinda are being asked to finalise preparations, with the low off the north tropical coast expected to reach tropical cyclone strength tomorrow.
New regulations to support unit owners start today
Mon 01 Mar 21 at 01:00 PM

New regulations to support unit owners start today

New body corporate regulations to benefit Queensland unit owners commence today.
Pfizer vaccination hub up and running on Brisbane’s northside 
Mon 01 Mar 21 at 12:46 PM

Pfizer vaccination hub up and running on Brisbane’s northside 

Metro North Hospital and Health Service today commenced the roll out of its COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine from its STARS facility at Herston, starting with its most at-risk frontline staff from the Phase 1a group.
Tunnels transforming Roma Street
Mon 01 Mar 21 at 09:37 AM

Tunnels transforming Roma Street

Almost 400 metres of tunnels have been excavated beneath Roma Street as one of the most crucial sites for the transformational Cross River Rail project starts to take shape.
Racetrack project generates jobs on the Sunshine Coast
Mon 01 Mar 21 at 05:00 AM

Racetrack project generates jobs on the Sunshine Coast

Work starts Monday on a $8.9 million new synthetic track project at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club, creating 24 jobs.
New Check In Qld app makes COVID-Safe simpler in Queensland
Sun 28 Feb 21 at 10:30 AM

New Check In Qld app makes COVID-Safe simpler in Queensland

A new, free, check-in app which makes it much easier for Queensland’s hospitality businesses and their customers to stay COVID safe rolls out statewide from today.