Media Statements

$100 million funding boost to tackle unprecedented ED demand
Tue 11 May 21 at 10:20 AM

$100 million funding boost to tackle unprecedented ED demand

The Palaszczuk Government is delivering a $100 million funding boost to tackle unprecedented demand in Queensland’s public hospitals.Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said the $100 million funding package would create an initial 65 new beds in some of Queensland’s busiest Hospital and Health Services.“Queensland’s public health system is experiencing unprecedented demand which is why we’re earmarking an extra $100 million for 65 new beds ...
Queensland locking in more domestic gas
Mon 10 May 21 at 03:14 PM

Queensland locking in more domestic gas

Queensland-based energy company Comet Ridge has been given the green light for a new Bowen Basin based project which will see more gas made available for the domestic market.
“Stay calm” is the tip ahead of NAPLAN tests
Mon 10 May 21 at 06:10 AM

“Stay calm” is the tip ahead of NAPLAN tests

“Stay calm” is the tip from Education Minister Grace Grace as thousands of Queensland students start to take part in NAPLAN this week.
Reef collaboration ensures farmers excel in their field
Sun 09 May 21 at 01:00 PM

Reef collaboration ensures farmers excel in their field

Primary producers are being encouraged to find out how they can make their farms more sustainable in line with new cropping and horticulture requirements, which take effect next month.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITIES IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
Sun 09 May 21 at 12:00 PM

DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITIES IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

Disaster assistance is now available in five local government areas in Far North Queensland impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding in April.
Time for Scott Morrison to deliver for Queensland
Sun 09 May 21 at 10:15 AM

Time for Scott Morrison to deliver for Queensland

The Palaszczuk Government has today unveiled a list of vital funding measures that Queenslanders need to see in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget.
Flood assistance extended to Southern Downs primary producers
Sat 08 May 21 at 01:10 PM

Flood assistance extended to Southern Downs primary producers

Disaster assistance has been extended to help primary producers in the Southern Downs recover, following the heavy rainfall and flash flooding that drenched Southern Queensland in late March.
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe with Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum founder David Elliott
Sat 08 May 21 at 12:41 PM

Dinosaurs create Winton visitor stampede

Winton is gearing up for an outback visitor stampede with the Palaszczuk Government delivering $4.9 million in new additions to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum.
$60m Big Rocks Weir a step closer for Charters Towers
Sat 08 May 21 at 12:00 PM

$60m Big Rocks Weir a step closer for Charters Towers

Queenslanders can now have their say on draft terms of reference for the proposed $60 million Big Rocks Weir project.
Palaszczuk Government ignites innovation for more Queensland jobs
Fri 07 May 21 at 05:01 PM

Palaszczuk Government ignites innovation for more Queensland jobs

More manufacturing jobs are on their way for a Queensland business, thanks to Palaszczuk Government funding to help market a very clever Brisbane innovation.
Cowboys open $40 million training centre
Fri 07 May 21 at 03:58 PM

Cowboys open $40 million training centre

A $40 million high-performance training centre for the North Queensland Cowboys has been officially opened in Townsville on Friday 7 May.