Media Statements
26 new hospital beds on Brisbane’s southside
An additional 26 beds will open at The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (QEII) Hospital thanks to a $12 million investment by the Palaszczuk Government.
Key reforms expand drought assistance to more farmers
New drought assistance programs that focus on fostering greater preparedness and business resilience for a broader range of eligible Queensland primary producers are now open for applications.
Queensland schools recovering from floods
Education Minister Grace Grace today visited Milpera State High School to see the progress of repair works following the recent floods.
Drift Restaurant to be moved in interest of public safety
The Deputy Premier has directed the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) to use its powers under the QRA Act to stabilise and make safe the damaged Drift Restaurant structure after an independent engineering report found it posed a significant public safety risk and could collapse.
Ipswich State High School’s new pitch
A $1.35 million Palaszczuk Government investment in a multipurpose, community field upgrade has opened for kick off at Ipswich State High School.
Green hydrogen to drive heavy transport
Construction of a renewable hydrogen plant expected to fuel heavy transport in Queensland’s Western Downs is expected to start in the next six months creating more jobs and more industry for Queenslanders.
New campaign showcases Queensland child safety careers
The Palaszczuk Government is calling on Queenslanders to consider becoming child safety officers. Minister for Children, Leanne Linard said the Government’s 2021-22 Budget invested more than $11.1 million to employ an additional 107 frontline child and family services staff, and a further 47 will be employed in 2022-23
Kunja People's native title brings an 'awakening'
An historic native title determination will help the Kunja People of South West Queensland reconnect younger generations to Country.
Opening of new Proserpine Entertainment Centre to deliver jobs and opportunities for the region
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially opened the new state-of-the-art Proserpine Entertainment Centre and the new Cenotaph in the Whitsundays today.
New Pimpama police facility officially opens
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Katarina Carroll have today officially opened the new Pimpama police facility.
Have your say on Townsville Youth Foyer design
The Townsville community can have their say on designs for Townsville’s new Youth Foyer in Gulliver.
Creative Together advances First Nations cultural engagement
A draft Cultural Engagement Framework set to advance First Nations cultural engagement in the Queensland arts sector has been released today, 21st March 2022, for sector consultation