Media Statements
Schools celebrate their libraries – ‘at the heart of learning’
Schools this week have the opportunity to celebrate Queensland School Library Week (February 14-18).Education Minister Grace Grace said libraries in schools are ‘At the Heart of Learning’ – the theme for School Library Week 2022.“The library helps instill in students a lifelong love of learning and reading, and has a direct influence on positive learning outcomes,” Ms Grace said.“A great school library plays a central role in helping children and young people ...
New south Brisbane satellite hospital to be built in Eight Mile Plains
The final location for the Palaszczuk Government’s Satellite Hospitals Program has been locked in, paving the way for work to begin soon on the crucial project to deliver improved healthcare services for our growing communities.
Queenslander Jackie Narracott wins Olympic Silver
Northern Brisbane’s Jackie Narracott has won silver in Saturday night's Skeleton competition in Beijing to take Australia's 2022 Winter Olympic Games medal count to four.
Queenslanders reflect on the past to mark 14th Anniversary of the National Apology
Queenslanders will today (13 February) join together to mark the 14th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.
Don’t let the search for love lead to financial ruin
This Valentine’s Day Queenslanders looking for love are warned to be wary of online scammers intent on emptying their bank balances and breaking their hearts.
Show Queensland flower growers some love this Valentine’s Day
Queenslanders have been urged to support Queensland flower growers when they plan floral gifts this Valentine’s Day.
Summit to strengthen Queensland's workforce
The Palaszczuk Government will collaborate with industry and community on innovate solutions to current and future workforce challenges with the Queensland Workforce Summit to be held on March 11.
Roma Street taking shape as Cross River Rail embarks on new phase
Despite not being visible to pedestrians passing just outside, a giant 20-metre-deep cavern has now been excavated deep underground at Cross River Rail’s Roma Street worksite, marking the next exciting phase of construction on the transformational rail project.
Major Station Accessibility Upgrade designs are leased for public comment
The local community is invited to help shape the final designs for a multi-million-dollar upgrade of Banyo and Bundamba train stations, which will seek to improve the customer experience and accessibility for all customers.
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Funding sparks 40 citizen science projects
Forty community projects, from insect and koala research to waste management and space education, are to be funded a total of $660,320 under the Queensland Government’s latest Engaging Science Grants.
New Fursden Creek fishway leads to aquatic migration boom
Fish migration along the Fursden Creek at Mackay has increased by more than 800 per cent, thanks to $74,000 worth of innovative remediation works managed by the Department of Environment and Science (DES) and delivered by Catchment Solutions.
$200 million to fly international visitors to Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government will partner with the private sector in a nation-leading deal announced today, investing $200 million to secure more direct international flights to Queensland.