Media Statements

Completion of new bridge for Rookwood Weir
Fri 07 May 21 at 11:07 AM

Completion of new bridge for Rookwood Weir

The new bridge over the Fitzroy River has officially opened.
Indigenous partnerships help keep kids at school
Fri 07 May 21 at 11:00 AM

Indigenous partnerships help keep kids at school

Hundreds of young Indigenous Queenslanders will continue to be supported to re-engage with school, thanks to a $17 million investment by the Palaszczuk Government
$2 million campaign to give Queensland tourists a taste of farm life
Fri 07 May 21 at 10:00 AM

$2 million campaign to give Queensland tourists a taste of farm life

An authentic taste of farm life is on the holiday menu for Queensland tourists with the launch of a $2 million campaign to attract visitors to farms and help farmers diversify their income as part of the state’s Economic Recovery Plan.
New state-of-the-art vessel joins Great Barrier Reef fleet
Fri 07 May 21 at 09:30 AM

New state-of-the-art vessel joins Great Barrier Reef fleet

The latest weapon in protecting the Great Barrier Reef has been officially unveiled in Gladstone today with the launch of a $9.7 million state of the art Reef Resilience vessel bringing new capabilities in compliance, surveying and research.
Extension of POLAIR Helicopter partnership with Surf Life Saving Queensland
Thu 06 May 21 at 11:37 AM

Extension of POLAIR Helicopter partnership with Surf Life Saving Queensland

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has extended its partnership with Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) for the supply of POLAIR services for two years until 1 July 2024.
Mobile police beat deployed to Sunshine Coast
Thu 06 May 21 at 10:09 AM

Mobile police beat deployed to Sunshine Coast

A mobile police beat will boost police presence and strengthen frontline interaction as part of a new local policing strategy announced for the Sunshine Coast community.
Awards reward Class of 2020 high achievers
Thu 06 May 21 at 06:30 AM

Awards reward Class of 2020 high achievers

Nearly 60 high-achieving Year 12 graduates from Weipa to the border town of Stanthorpe will have some extra cash in their pockets to support their university studies, thanks to Palaszczuk Government grants and scholarships.
Live music venues and artists hit high note
Wed 05 May 21 at 09:30 PM

Live music venues and artists hit high note

The Palaszczuk Government is providing $1.3 million in funding to 21 live music venues across Queensland, providing an important boost to the sector following the impacts of the pandemic.
Hundreds of local apprentices and trainees get their First Start
Wed 05 May 21 at 04:05 PM

Hundreds of local apprentices and trainees get their First Start

The Palaszczuk Government is helping to get 400 more council apprentices and trainees across Queensland their first start in a job, thanks to a $6 million investment through Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW).
Well done! Beef Australia Chairman Bryce Camm named #eatqld Champion
Wed 05 May 21 at 01:45 PM

Well done! Beef Australia Chairman Bryce Camm named #eatqld Champion

The Queensland Government has named Beef Australia Chairman Bryce Camm the state’s 20th #eatqld Champion.
Cairns MP Michael Healy, Convention Centre General Manager Janet Hamilton and Minister Mick de Brenni unveil the 2021 events calendar.
Wed 05 May 21 at 01:03 PM

New-look Convention Centre brings big names to the Far North

The launch of a star-studded events calendar confirms that the refurbished Cairns Convention Centre is back and better than ever, with the new-look venue to reopen its doors next week.
Western Queensland women set to WOW at Festival
Wed 05 May 21 at 01:00 PM

Western Queensland women set to WOW at Festival

The Women of the World (WOW) Festival is coming to Western Queensland and will put a spotlight on artistic talent from communities such as Charleville and Longreach.