Media Statements

Eight new Queensland Greats
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 09:00 PM

Eight new Queensland Greats

Seven outstanding individuals and a medical research institution have joined the list of Queensland Greats, honoured for their philanthropy, innovation, advocacy and cultural impact in Queensland and abroad.
Action plan to support First Nations people applying for blue cards
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 03:48 PM

Action plan to support First Nations people applying for blue cards

First Nations Queenslanders will receive enhanced support through each stage of Queensland’s working with children check (blue card) system.
Site secured for Central Queensland hydrogen project
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 02:17 PM

Site secured for Central Queensland hydrogen project

A three-gigawatt renewable hydrogen facility in Central Queensland is one step closer with land secured for large-scale production in Aldoga, west of Gladstone.
Borumba hydro to deliver reliable supply and 2000 jobs
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 12:00 PM

Borumba hydro to deliver reliable supply and 2000 jobs

Around 2000 regional construction jobs are one step closer with the Palaszczuk Government announcing $22 million for detailed design and cost analysis for pumped hydro at Borumba Dam.
Mount Isa Police launch community CCTV initiative
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 11:20 AM

Mount Isa Police launch community CCTV initiative

The Honourable Mark Ryan MP, Minister for Police Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to announce the expansion of the Community Camera Alliance initiative in Mount Isa.
Announcement of new Burketown Police Station
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 11:05 AM

Announcement of new Burketown Police Station

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Queensland Police Union of Employees General President Ian Leavers today to announce the building of the new Burketown Police Station.
Last chance for Small Business Disaster Recovery grant applications
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 10:33 AM

Last chance for Small Business Disaster Recovery grant applications

Hundreds of businesses in North and Far North Queensland have benefited from the Queensland's Government’s $4.31 million Small Business Disaster Recovery grants, but time is fast running out for those yet to submit their applications before the fund closes on Thursday 10 June.
Queensland dinosaur recognised by scientists as largest in Australia
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 09:15 AM

Queensland dinosaur recognised by scientists as largest in Australia

It’s official – a new species of giant sauropod dinosaur discovered in Eromanga in southwest Queensland has been named Australia’s largest dinosaur by Queensland scientists.
World-class medical research institute gets multimillion dollar expansion
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 09:09 AM

World-class medical research institute gets multimillion dollar expansion

A world leading Queensland medical research facility will receive a multimillion-dollar investment to ramp up the development and manufacturing of vaccines.
Palaszczuk Government launches $1.84 billion jobs fund
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 09:03 AM

Palaszczuk Government launches $1.84 billion jobs fund

The Palaszczuk Government has launched a new flagship program, bringing together $1.84 billion in measures designed to turbo-charge job creation in Queensland.
Workers make final preparations for historic Origin opener in Townsville
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 06:00 AM

Workers make final preparations for historic Origin opener in Townsville

Final preparations are underway to transform Queensland Country Bank Stadium ahead of tomorrow night’s State of Origin opener.
Traffic congestion heading for the (Bald) Hills thanks to new diamond interchange
Mon 07 Jun 21 at 07:10 PM

Traffic congestion heading for the (Bald) Hills thanks to new diamond interchange

Construction has started on the $30 million upgrade to the Gympie Arterial Road and Strathpine Road interchange at Bald Hills.