Media Statements
Wed 19 May 21 at 10:49 AM
Students urged to get reading again for 2021 Premier’s Challenge
Queensland school students are being encouraged to get reading as part of the 16th annual Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Wed 19 May 21 at 09:05 AM
Opening Ashes Test for The Gabba
The Gabba is locked in to host the epic First Test of the Ashes Series this December, as part of a blockbuster international summer announced by Cricket Australia today
Tue 18 May 21 at 04:33 PM
Fight against racism focus of Cairns multicultural forum
Queensland’s Multicultural Advisory Council today met for the first time in Cairns, ensuring that the voices of culturally diverse communities in the Far North are heard.
Tue 18 May 21 at 02:00 PM
New $18m fire and emergency services centre for Toowoomba region
The Toowoomba region is now home to a new $18.35 million fire and emergency services centre.
Tue 18 May 21 at 01:04 PM
Raising awareness on problem gambling
People sharing their stories with problem gambling will make up a new gambling harm awareness campaign launched by the Palaszczuk Government today.
Tue 18 May 21 at 11:55 AM
Disaster relief just clicks away with new app
A new app and online resource to help small businesses prevent, prepare, respond and recover from disasters was launched today in Townsville.
Tue 18 May 21 at 11:40 AM
South Burnett region welcomes new $1.5m fire station
Auxiliary Firefighters in the South Burnett Region celebrated the official opening of the newly built replacement Wooroolin Fire and Rescue Station today.
Tue 18 May 21 at 11:06 AM
Voluntary Assisted Dying laws to be introduced to Queensland Parliament
A bill to establish Voluntary Assisted Dying laws will be introduced to parliament next week.
Tue 18 May 21 at 08:08 AM
Spit $93.6 million proposal means hundreds more jobs
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Mon 17 May 21 at 02:31 PM
Don’t wait until it’s too late this Law Week
Queenslanders are being encouraged to plan for the unexpected, with Queensland Law Week 2021 set to highlight the importance of having an Enduring Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Directive in place.
Mon 17 May 21 at 11:22 AM
AFLW Lions stadium builds jobs
Construction has started on the new, $70 million Springfield Central home for the AFL Women’s (AFLW) reigning 2021 premiers, the Brisbane Lions
Mon 17 May 21 at 10:39 AM
Queensland challenges Prime Minister to free up 600 public hospital beds
The Palaszczuk Government is calling on Scott Morrison to fund almost 600 aged and disability care packages to free up much-needed Queensland hospital beds.Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the Morrison government’s chronic underinvestment in aged and disability care was keeping 575 Queenslanders in public hospital beds when they’re better placed in more appropriate care settings.“The Morrison government’s latest budget has short-changed Queensland yet again, and it...