Media Statements
Rapid housing response is rolling out in flood-affected Queensland communities
The Palaszczuk Government has moved rapidly to implement a range of measures in response to the current housing challenges and homelessness following recent severe rainfall and flooding.
Primary school STEM program tackles skills shortages of the future
A pioneering STEM program, which aims to provide educators the tools and knowledge to teach specialist design and technology skills, is being delivered in some Queensland primary schools, thanks to a collaboration between the State Government and an educational technology company.
Gympie schools band together in face of flood damage
Education Minister Grace Grace today visited Gympie schools that had experienced significant damage in the recent floods, and thanked Gympie Central State School for opening their doors to other students.
Matildas to play New Zealand in Townsville
Australia’s Matildas will play their first game in North Queensland when they take on the New Zealand Ferns on 8 April in an historic match at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Flood victims beware of insurance claim farmers
Flood affected Queenslanders are being warned to be aware of ‘claims farmers’ who often crop up in the wake of disasters to offer assistance with their insurance claim.
Virtual reality experiences are set to amaze
Amaze World has launched on the Sunshine Coast after a $1 million upgrade with new virtual reality dinosaur and treasure hunt experiences.
Multi-million dollar boost to Bundaberg manufacturers
Nearly $4 million in Made in Queensland (MiQ) Grants will help two Bundaberg manufacturing businesses significantly grow their operations and support more than 80 local jobs
Maryborough state schools support each other through floods
Education Minister Grace Grace today visited St Helens State School to see the clean-up effort that’s in full swing following last week’s floods.
Waste levy exemption helps clean up
The Palaszczuk Government is providing flood-affected communities with waste levy exemptions to help with the clean-up.
Youth justice services boosted in Cairns
Six youth justice staff will soon start operating out of the Edmonton PCYC in Cairns to offer faster and closer intervention for at-risk young people.
Pilot project training more cooks for Queensland kitchens
The Palaszczuk Government is putting more cooks in Queensland kitchens with the launch of an innovative pilot program matching employers with apprentice chefs
Major-General to lead flood recovery
One of the ADF’s most respected leaders will take charge of Queensland’s flood recovery.