Media Statements

Building Our Regions helps upgrade Hinchinbrook Water Treatment facility
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 02:34 PM

Building Our Regions helps upgrade Hinchinbrook Water Treatment facility

Water security for Ingham, Lower Herbert and Forrest Beach has been improved thanks to funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s Building Our Regions (BoR) program.
Wide Bay and Burnett regions step up for COVID-19 vaccines
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 02:23 PM

Wide Bay and Burnett regions step up for COVID-19 vaccines

Wide Bay and Burnett industry and local government leaders are leading by example by encouraging as many local people as possible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Partnership Paves Way for Precinct Progress
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 02:02 PM

Partnership Paves Way for Precinct Progress

An innovative partnership between the Palaszczuk Government, the education sector and private enterprise will deliver a $7.4 million community hub at Yarrabilba.
Get vaccinated to back Gold Coast small business
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 01:20 PM

Get vaccinated to back Gold Coast small business

Residents on the Gold Coast are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to help small business, following the release of Queensland’s COVID Vaccine Plan to unite families and protect Queenslanders.
New West End Police Station officially opens
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 01:00 PM

New West End Police Station officially opens

Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Katarina Carroll officially opened the new West End Police Station today.
Queensland women urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 12:24 PM

Queensland women urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves

Women of all ages in Queensland, particularly those experiencing domestic and family violence, are being encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccination to protect themselves and their families.
QFES banks on new partnership to support rural fire service volunteers
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 11:30 AM

QFES banks on new partnership to support rural fire service volunteers

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the National Australian Bank (NAB) have teamed up to support the wellbeing of Rural Fire Service volunteers.
Growers go nuts for new macadamia varieties
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 11:05 AM

Growers go nuts for new macadamia varieties

Queensland’s macadamia industry is flourishing with tree sales soaring, thanks to the strong backing of the Palaszczuk Government.
Support for farmers affected by storms
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 10:10 AM

Support for farmers affected by storms

Farmers impacted by hail and storm damage can apply for state government assistance.
Crisafulli silent on Bates 
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 08:19 AM

Crisafulli silent on Bates 

It’s been 19 days since the LNP’s Health Spokeswoman Ros Bates was revealed to be a member of a fake union seeking to undermine our health worker vaccine mandate and the Leader of the Opposition has failed to act, Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said today. “I understand the Leader of the Opposition and the LNP Health Spokeswoman will be in Mackay Whitsunday today,” the Minister said. “We know vaccination rates in Mackay Whitsunday need to be higher and the Palas...
Mayor McVeigh, QSBC Maree Adshead, and Jim Madden MP
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 05:17 PM

Western Downs officially becomes a Small Business Friendly Council

Small businesses in the Western Downs are set to benefit from a new Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) commitment made by Western Downs Regional Council today.
Chance to chart future of North West’s health services
Wed 20 Oct 21 at 02:00 PM

Chance to chart future of North West’s health services

The Queensland Government has put the call out for civic-minded North West Queenslanders who want to help shape the future of their region’s health services.