Media Statements

Temporary grandstands deliver thousands more seats for Origin blockbuster
Mon 07 Jun 21 at 06:21 PM

Temporary grandstands deliver thousands more seats for Origin blockbuster

Up to 2000 extra seats will be up for grabs at Wednesday’s State of Origin blockbuster after workers put the finishing touches on temporary grandstands at Queensland Country Bank Stadium today.
Queenslanders lose millions to scammers in 2020
Mon 07 Jun 21 at 05:23 PM

Queenslanders lose millions to scammers in 2020

Queenslanders lost more than $32 million to scammers in 2020, according to the latest Targeting Scams Report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Funding supports a more inclusive Queensland
Sun 06 Jun 21 at 04:09 PM

Funding supports a more inclusive Queensland

A Queensland Government program that supports people from diverse backgrounds into mainstream social and employment opportunities is encouraging Queensland organisations to apply for grants to become local program providers.
Administrator appointed to North West HHS
Fri 04 Jun 21 at 03:30 PM

Administrator appointed to North West HHS

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has announced the appointment of former Queensland Health Director-General Michael Walsh as Administrator in place of the North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) Board.
Deputy Commissioner Heads Vaccination Roll-Out
Fri 04 Jun 21 at 02:53 PM

Deputy Commissioner Heads Vaccination Roll-Out

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has appointed one of Queensland’s highest-ranking police officers to oversee the state’s increased COVID vaccination roll-out.
Stage two of $399.5M Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment gets underway
Fri 04 Jun 21 at 11:43 AM

Stage two of $399.5M Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment gets underway

Caboolture Hospital is poised to deliver even more health services and improved parking to one of the fastest growing areas in south-east Queensland.
 Survey seeks Queenslanders’ Bruce Highway views
Fri 04 Jun 21 at 11:30 AM

Survey seeks Queenslanders’ Bruce Highway views

Queenslanders are being asked to share their views on Bruce Highway upgrade priorities.
Brickman LEGO exhibition set to be a “block” buster
Fri 04 Jun 21 at 10:46 AM

Brickman LEGO exhibition set to be a “block” buster

A jaw-dropping LEGO® brick exhibition is coming to Queensland Museum in two weeks and will be sure to have Queenslanders lining up for blocks.
Land Locked in for new Cairns University Hospital
Fri 04 Jun 21 at 08:14 AM

Land Locked in for new Cairns University Hospital

Cairns will become home to a University Hospital, including a brand-new Health and Innovation Precinct in the CBD, thanks to a historic agreement reached between the Palaszczuk Government and James Cook University (JCU).
Insurance premiums will continue to soar thanks to Scott Morrison
Fri 04 Jun 21 at 07:00 AM

Insurance premiums will continue to soar thanks to Scott Morrison

Insurance premiums for Far North Queensland homeowners will continue to soar due to a lack of funding from the Morrison Government, say Members of Parliament.
Palaszczuk Govt secures blockbuster music line-up for Origin 1
Fri 04 Jun 21 at 06:00 AM

Palaszczuk Govt secures blockbuster music line-up for Origin 1

A world-class line-up of Australian musicians will rock Townsville ahead of next week’s historic State of Origin match, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced.
Palaszczuk Government $1.6 million boost for Townsville paediatric care
Thu 03 Jun 21 at 04:44 PM

Palaszczuk Government $1.6 million boost for Townsville paediatric care

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath has officially opened an expanded and refurbished paediatric treatment area in Townsville University Hospital’s emergency department.