Media Statements

Isaac Mayor Anne Baker, Resources Minister Scott Stewart, Isaac Regional Council CEO Jeff Stewart-Harris, and Whitehaven Coal Project Director Todd Harrington survey the site of the proposed mine
Wed 04 Aug 21 at 12:03 PM

New CQ mine jobs move one step closer

The Palaszczuk Government is a step closer to unlocking 1000 new jobs for Queenslanders, with the release of a draft environmental impact statement for a $1 billion metallurgical coal mine in Central Queensland today.
Roma Street transformation takes shape
Wed 04 Aug 21 at 11:35 AM

Roma Street transformation takes shape

Brisbane’s Roma Street precinct is set to become Queensland’s chief transport hub, offering easy access to a key Olympics venue, new housing, and expanded park lands.
Energy networks recruiting for next generation
Tue 03 Aug 21 at 01:01 PM

Energy networks recruiting for next generation

Some of Australia’s most in-demand apprenticeships are up for grabs with publicly-owned electricity distributors Energex and Ergon Energy opening applications for their 2022 intake.
Queensland welcomes Commonwealth offer to boost vaccine supply
Tue 03 Aug 21 at 06:05 AM

Queensland welcomes Commonwealth offer to boost vaccine supply

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has welcomed the Commonwealth’s offer of an extra 150,000 doses of AstraZeneca, pledging to put the extra supply to good use.
Skeleton staff at Queensland schools to keep COVID out
Mon 02 Aug 21 at 06:25 PM

Skeleton staff at Queensland schools to keep COVID out

From Wednesday, 4 August, Queensland Schools will implement new staffing arrangements that maintain the minimum number of staff required onsite to avoid the further spreading of COVID 19 in our schools.
Consumer protections switched on for power customers in lockdown
Mon 02 Aug 21 at 05:32 PM

Consumer protections switched on for power customers in lockdown

Power connection protections have been reintroduced to shield Queensland’s most vulnerable households from having their power disconnected during lockdown.
Lockdown support for Queensland businesses
Mon 02 Aug 21 at 11:00 AM

Lockdown support for Queensland businesses

Lockdown support for Queensland businesses
Lockdown arrangements for Queensland state schools
Sat 31 Jul 21 at 01:35 PM

Lockdown arrangements for Queensland state schools

Queensland state schools in each of the 11 Local Government Areas impacted by the three day lockdown will only remain open to vulnerable children and the children of essential workers, Education Minister Grace Grace announced today.
$12 million investment renews Everton Park State High School
Sat 31 Jul 21 at 01:31 PM

$12 million investment renews Everton Park State High School

Students at Everton Park State High School (SHS) are enjoying a brand-new state of the art performing arts centre as part of the $12 million (GST inclusive) investment thanks to the Queensland Government’s Renewing Our Schools (ROS) program.
Hard, Fast Lockdown to Stop Virus Spread
Sat 31 Jul 21 at 12:30 PM

Hard, Fast Lockdown to Stop Virus Spread

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced that South-East Queensland will enter a three-day lockdown from 4pm today, Saturday 31 July.
RADF funding flows for regional arts and culture
Sat 31 Jul 21 at 10:00 AM

RADF funding flows for regional arts and culture

Hundreds of community-led arts and cultural experiences will be activated across regional Queensland through $4.38 million from the Regional Arts Development Fund 2021 - 2022 (RADF).
Rural firies mark the start of RFS Week
Sat 31 Jul 21 at 10:00 AM

Rural firies mark the start of RFS Week

Rural Fire Service (RFS) Week 2021 was officially launched at the Rocksberg Moorina Rural Fire Station today.