Media Statements

Training Ombudsman to review apprentice experience
Thu 29 Jul 21 at 03:28 PM

Training Ombudsman to review apprentice experience

The Queensland Training Ombudsman will examine the support available for the state’s apprentices and trainees, with a special focus on removing barriers for women in traditionally male-dominated trades.
Applications open tomorrow for $15,000 small business grants
Thu 29 Jul 21 at 11:54 AM

Applications open tomorrow for $15,000 small business grants

Queensland small businesses are being reminded that Business Boost grants of up to $15,000 open at 9am tomorrow, Friday July 30.
Queensland Homework Centres in full swing
Thu 29 Jul 21 at 11:20 AM

Queensland Homework Centres in full swing

More than 1600 students are registered to attend homework centres established by the Palaszczuk Government schools across Queensland this year.
Queensland apprentice and trainee numbers hit new heights
Thu 29 Jul 21 at 11:05 AM

Queensland apprentice and trainee numbers hit new heights

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New crane raises the bar at Townsville Port    
Thu 29 Jul 21 at 11:00 AM

New crane raises the bar at Townsville Port   

The loading and unloading of container vessels at the Port of Townsville has been supercharged with the official commissioning of a new $30 million Berth 4 Crane and Cargo Terminal.
Townsville Port’s $232 million upgrade rocks on 
Thu 29 Jul 21 at 09:30 AM

Townsville Port’s $232 million upgrade rocks on 

The largest infrastructure project in the Port of Townsville’s history has reached a major milestone with the completion of the $232 million Channel Upgrade project’s rock wall.
Investment Plan to grow Queensland racing
Thu 29 Jul 21 at 09:00 AM

Investment Plan to grow Queensland racing

Jobs in Queensland’s racing are set to receive more support with Racing Queensland set to raise prize money across Thoroughbred, Greyhound, and Harness racing and increase funding for critical assets.
Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment kicks off
Wed 28 Jul 21 at 07:24 PM

Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment kicks off

Better support for graziers, growers and manufacturers to drive economic growth and ensure local urban water supplies remain sustainable into the future is a step closer after the Palaszczuk Government kicked-off the Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment process.
Greater council integrity for Queenslanders
Wed 28 Jul 21 at 04:06 PM

Greater council integrity for Queenslanders

The Office of the Independent Assessor will receive more funding and Queensland communities will see improved clarity for councillors around their decision-making, announced the Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government today.
New Queensland Aquaculture Development Areas announced
Wed 28 Jul 21 at 03:57 PM

New Queensland Aquaculture Development Areas announced

Two news sites in the Hinchinbrook Shire have been recognised as principal areas for the development of land-based marine aquaculture.
Checking into farms to safeguard against biosecurity risks
Wed 28 Jul 21 at 03:23 PM

Checking into farms to safeguard against biosecurity risks

A new on-farm biosecurity check-in means everyone can play their part in protecting Queensland agriculture from the spread of plant and animal pests and diseases.
Agriculture workforce service extended
Wed 28 Jul 21 at 03:23 PM

Agriculture workforce service extended

The highly-successful Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN), which has facilitated the creation of hundreds of new jobs in the regions, is being extended to late 2022 with $1.7M in funding.