Media Statements
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 02:00 PM
Grants round open for Queensland Government Disability Advocacy funding
Queensland disability advocacy organisations are invited to apply for a share in $5.9 million of Queensland Government grants to deliver disability advocacy support services across the state from 1 January 2022 through to 30 June 2023.
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:49 PM
Darling Downs South West stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 33 finalists for the Darling Downs South West region who are among 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:49 PM
Brisbane’s stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 33 metropolitan nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:48 PM
Tropical North stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 28 Tropical North Queensland region nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:45 PM
QFES looks to First Nations people for specialised bushfire hazard mitigation roles
To coincide with this year’s NAIDOC Week, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has commenced the recruitment process for eight new First Nations positions to help improve bushfire safety across Queensland.
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:26 PM
Stars of the 60th Queensland Training Awards unmasked
From a North Macedonian immigrant to a Murgon florist - the regional finalists in the 2021 Queensland Training Awards announced today represent a microcosm of Queensland communities.
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:26 PM
Central Queensland stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 29 Central Queensland region nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 01:10 PM
Arts funding helps deliver 25 new projects throughout Queensland
A 20-episode podcast, a two-woman comedy show and an outdoor audio-visual experience that illuminates First Nations stories are amongst the 25 new arts and cultural projects that will share in more than $925,000 in funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 12:45 PM
Construction closer for light rail to Burleigh
Construction of the Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads light rail extension is closer to starting with an agreement to get early works underway.
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 09:23 AM
Cairns comes alive for NAIDOC Week (date corrected)
Cairns comes alive for NAIDOC Week celebrations
Mon 05 Jul 21 at 08:29 AM
Free help for builders and homeowners caught in COVID storm
Homeowners and builders caught in the “perfect storm” of rising prices and material shortages now have access to free help to get their homes built.
Sun 04 Jul 21 at 01:13 PM
Major overhaul to keep Wivenhoe pumping
Queensland’s largest hydro power station will undergo a $14 million overhaul to ensure it continues to pump cleaner, cheaper energy for years to come.