Media Statements
Fri 24 Sep 21 at 01:01 PM
Grants deliver financial relief and events in drought declared communities
Queenslanders living in drought-declared areas are benefitting from financial relief and events and activities in their communities thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s $5 million Community Drought Support Program.
Fri 24 Sep 21 at 12:30 PM
Cairns firefighters celebrate half a century of community service
Firefighters past and present rallied today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cairns Fire and Rescue Station.
Fri 24 Sep 21 at 11:00 AM
A game-changing upgrade of the M1 northbound between Sports Drive and the Gateway Motorway is now open, cutting travel times and improving traffic flow for drivers.
Thu 23 Sep 21 at 12:39 PM
Social enterprises share $600,000 in Palaszczuk Government grants
The Palaszczuk Government’s Community Social Enterprise Development Grants have poured a $20,000 top up for Hervey Bay’s Wandering Teapot to support their hospitality and catering operations, which include a training program for local young people.
Thu 23 Sep 21 at 12:34 PM
Toowoomba social enterprises share Palaszczuk Government grants
The Palaszczuk Government’s Community Social Enterprise Development Grants have invested $95,000 in Toowoomba to support a new clean hospital waste recycling project, a commercial laundry, two cafes, and op shops.
Thu 23 Sep 21 at 12:33 PM
Sod turning for $23 million investment in Queensland’s renewable future
A $23 million boost to Queensland’s renewable energy sector workforce has begun today with a sod turning at the Pinkenba Renewable Energy Training Facility (RETF).
Thu 23 Sep 21 at 12:32 PM
Cairns social enterprises share in Palaszczuk Government grants
The Palaszczuk Government’s Community Social Enterprise Development Grants have invested more than $25,000 in Far North Queensland to support expansion of a healthy eating project and a garden maintenance business.
Thu 23 Sep 21 at 12:30 PM
Bundaberg social enterprises share in Palaszczuk Government grants
The Palaszczuk Government’s Community Social Enterprise Development Grants have invested more than $36,000 into a new recycling venture and expansion of a low-cost grocery store in Bundaberg.
Thu 23 Sep 21 at 12:27 PM
Townsville social enterprise shares in Palaszczuk Government grants
The Palaszczuk Government’s Community Social Enterprise Development Grants have invested in a Townsville landcare project that protects native flora.
Thu 23 Sep 21 at 12:00 PM
Third grant round opens for truth, healing and reconciliation
A third round of the Queensland Government’s Truth, Healing and Reconciliation grants have opened, with up to $10,000 available to acknowledge and raise awareness of institutional child abuse and its ongoing impact.
Thu 23 Sep 21 at 11:00 AM
Queensland Police Service inducts 53 recruits into service
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to induct 53 recruits into the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Thu 23 Sep 21 at 06:44 AM
Thousands of free tickets for this weekend’s NRL finals are up for grabs.There’s only one catch: you have to get vaccinated.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has thanked the NRL who will give away 3,000 double passes to anyone getting vaccinated at key centres starting from today.2,000 double passes for Friday’s game between the Sea Eagles and the Rabbitohs will be given away on Thursday 23 September at Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Boondall and at a new vaccination centre openi...