Media Statements

World-first trial targets speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 02:56 PM

World-first trial targets speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks

New speed camera technology will target speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks across Queensland in a world-first road safety initiative.
Drought committees update advice on Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Moreton Bay
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 02:25 PM

Drought committees update advice on Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Moreton Bay

The drought-declared area of Queensland has been reduced slightly from 65 to 64.7 per cent of the state.
Three new magistrates appointed in Queensland
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 12:58 PM

Three new magistrates appointed in Queensland

Cairns, Brisbane, Bundaberg and Southport will see new magistrates in their courts following the latest round of appointments announced by Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman today.
New app delivers greater flexibility for Sunwater customers
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 11:51 AM

New app delivers greater flexibility for Sunwater customers

Sunwater has launched a new app that allows customers across regional Queensland to stay on top of their water use while on the go.
Funding boost for rural border councils to help keep Queensland safe
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 11:35 AM

Funding boost for rural border councils to help keep Queensland safe

The rural local governments on the frontline of Queensland’s COVID-19 border closure with New South Wales will be eligible to share in $1 million from the Queensland Government to cover the costs of border control.
Minister Farmer at Multicultural Australia in Woolloongabba
Thu 19 Aug 21 at 11:50 AM

Queensland invests in multicultural workforce

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $3 million to help work-ready migrants, refugees, and international students access support and guidance to help them find jobs and build up their careers.
A map showing the native title determination of the Warrgamay People, encompassing 185,000 hectares of land and water near Ingham, Cardwell and Lucinda.
Thu 19 Aug 21 at 11:27 AM

Warrgamay people have always known

The Warrgamay People will hear a court decision today recognising what they have always known about their land in North Queensland.
Fourth truck-only COVID-19 testing site opens at Goondiwindi
Wed 18 Aug 21 at 05:05 PM

Fourth truck-only COVID-19 testing site opens at Goondiwindi

A new, dedicated heavy vehicle COVID-19 testing site will open tomorrow morning in Goondiwindi.
Jason Chester of Toolspace
Wed 18 Aug 21 at 04:30 PM

Business Basics grants on their way to NQ small businesses

Small businesses across Townsville and North Queensland are set to receive $5,000 each from the first round of the Palaszczuk Government’s Business Basics grants program.
 Business Basics grants on their way to Toowoomba small businesses
Wed 18 Aug 21 at 03:37 PM

Business Basics grants on their way to Toowoomba small businesses

Small businesses across South West Queensland are set to receive a $5,000 grant from the first round of the Palaszczuk Government’s Business Basics grants program.
Designer Jeweller Anthony Galea
Wed 18 Aug 21 at 03:36 PM

Small business grants coming to Mackay

Small businesses across Mackay and the Whitsundays have just one week to go until they can prepare their applications for the Palaszczuk Government’s regional only round of the popular Business Basics grants program
The Workshop Bar, Gladstone
Wed 18 Aug 21 at 03:35 PM

Small business grants coming to Gladstone

Small businesses in Gladstone have just one week to go until they can prepare their applications for the Palaszczuk Government’s regional only round of the popular Business Basics grants program