Media Statements
Ipswich schools to share the dignity
Education Minister Grace Grace today announced the first five Ipswich schools to receive a Dignity Vending Machine, which provides access to free sanitary products at school, delivering on another Palaszczuk Government election commitment.
Six Gold Coast schools to share the dignity
Education Minister Grace Grace today announced the first six Gold Coast schools to receive a Dignity Vending Machine, which provides access to free sanitary products at school, delivering on another Palaszczuk Government election commitment.
Toolooa SHS to share the dignity
Education Minister Grace Grace today announced Toolooa State High School was the first school in Gladstone to receive a Dignity Vending Machine, which provides free sanitary products, delivering on another Palaszczuk Government election commitment.
Four Fraser Coast schools to share the dignity
Education Minister Grace Grace today announced the first four Fraser Coast schools to receive a Dignity Vending Machine, which provides access to free sanitary products at school, delivering on another Palaszczuk Government election commitment.
Four FNQ schools to share the dignity
Education Minister Grace Grace today announced the first four Far North Queensland schools that will receive a Dignity Vending Machine to provide students access to free sanitary products at school, delivering on another Palaszczuk Government election commitment.
Bundaberg schools to share the dignity
Education Minister Grace Grace today announced the first two Bundaberg schools that will receive a Dignity Vending Machine to provide students access to free sanitary products at school, delivering on another Palaszczuk Government election commitment.
Schools announced to share the dignity in Queensland
Education Minister Grace Grace today announced the first 62 schools selected to receive a Dignity Vending Machine, which provides students access to free sanitary products at school, delivering on another Palaszczuk Government election commitment.
Action planned for more housing in Western Queensland communities
The Queensland Government is partnering with the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) to fast-track Local Housing Action Plans for rural and remote councils.
Online health pioneer wins Rural Women’s Award
Pioneering Jackson child health nurse Rebecca Bradshaw has been named the 2022 Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winner.
New mandate for bus driver safety barriers
All new urban buses in Queensland will have driver safety barriers following the outcomes from Queensland's Bus Driver Safety Review and a subsequent independent review of bus driver barriers.
Resources communities to apply for $53 million funding
Applications are open for Queensland’s resources communities to share in over $50 million in project funding to improve infrastructure and enhance community wellbeing.
Vital North Coast rail line reopens through Gympie North
After a two-week flood recovery effort, the North Coast line has re-opened, reconnecting the vital rail link north of Brisbane.