Media Statements
Fri 05 Nov 21 at 01:22 PM
New Queensland strategy to bring wild dogs to heel
A new strategy to manage wild dogs in Queensland aims to reduce the multi-million dollar impact of the pests on the economy, environment and social amenity.
Fri 05 Nov 21 at 01:10 PM
Queensland islands funding boost to fight rising sea levels
The highly successful $13.2 million QCoast2100 program will be expanded to defend Queensland’s coastal communities from climate change sea level rises, storm tides and coastal erosion.
Thu 04 Nov 21 at 05:30 PM
Statement from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced changes to Queensland’s border bubble following an outbreak in Moree.
Thu 04 Nov 21 at 12:32 PM
Funding to improve Queensland’s nature refuges
New grants are now available to help Queensland nature refuge landholders to undertake projects to protect and enhance the conservation value of their properties.
Thu 04 Nov 21 at 11:54 AM
Green light for Spit funding set to boost local construction
A four-year works program worth $16.95 million has been approved by the Palaszczuk Government, giving the green light to a series of job-creating infrastructure projects on The Spit.
Thu 04 Nov 21 at 11:25 AM
Minister Highlights Importance of Vaccination in Far Northern Queensland
Communities and Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch has been visiting Queensland’s Far North this week to promote vaccination against COVID-19 in Indigenous communities.
Wed 03 Nov 21 at 04:49 PM
Successful program creating career pathways for Queensland students extended
A group of Mackay students considering a trade pathway after school have swapped the books for brake lights thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP).
Wed 03 Nov 21 at 04:24 PM
New Play Money vouchers launched to support border businesses
The Palaszczuk Government has launched $1 million dollars’ worth of new Play Money Reward vouchers for Gold Coast residents to support border zone businesses and tourism operators.
Wed 03 Nov 21 at 04:06 PM
Overhaul has power station pumping
Queensland’s Wivenhoe power station has returned to full operations with the successful completion of a major overhaul lasting more than 100 days.
Wed 03 Nov 21 at 02:30 PM
New Solar Farm to supply Mount Isa mine
A new solar farm of up to 88 megawatt will power Mount Isa’s North West Minerals Province under a two staged plan with an initial investment of more than $80 million
Wed 03 Nov 21 at 02:09 PM
Upper Mt Gravatt State School celebrates fire rebuild
The Upper Mount Gravatt State School community is today celebrating a new $9.21 million two-storey learning centre, to replace a building destroyed by fire in 2019.
Wed 03 Nov 21 at 10:30 AM
Clubs vouchers on offer to encourage vaccination
Queenslanders yet to receive their first dose have another reason to start getting vaccinated against COVID-19 with more than 7,000 food and beverage vouchers on offer through selected local clubs.Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said 29 clubs in major regional centres and Southeast Queensland would offer a total of 7,250 vouchers in a bid to boost vaccination rates.“If people weren’t convinced by the fact getting vaccinated could keep you out of hospital...