Media Statements
State launches multi-million-dollar campaigns to rebuild Queensland tourism
Once-in-a-lifetime prizes, outstanding holiday deals and cut-price airfares will be on offer as Queensland launches a national and international marketing assault to continue the long-term rebuild of the state’s tourism industry.
Management grants take off for flying foxes
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on another election commitment by providing more than $300,000 to help seven councils across the state manage flying fox camps and roosts.
New coal shiploader secures Gladstone’s export future
The Palaszczuk Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Queensland resources sector through an investment of more than $60 million in a new coal shiploader for the Port of Gladstone.
Rockhampton Co-Responder team acting on youth crime
An innovative collaboration between police and youth justice workers is having a major impact on youth crime in Rockhampton.
State commits funding to rebuild Paradise Dam
The Palaszczuk Government has committed up to $600 million to kickstart the rebuild of Paradise Dam to its original height.
Arts funding to provide an advantage to diverse communities
Five arts projects which will have a positive social impact on Queensland places and communities will be realised with Palaszczuk Government investment of almost $240 000 through Round 5 of the Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP), Arts Advantage stream.
Runaway crabber cops fine after fleeing from inspection
A fisher has been fined $5000 in the Caboolture Magistrates Court after being caught illegally in possession of a female mud crab and fleeing from Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers at a Bribie Island boat ramp.
New Mount Lindesay Highway bridge opens to traffic
Motorists are now travelling on a new northbound bridge over Norris Creek on Mount Lindesay Highway in a significant milestone for the road’s upgrade.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR FLOODED WESTERN QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES
Disaster assistance is now available to speed up the recovery of eight regional communities in Western Queensland affected by extreme rainfall and flooding last month.
Elevating First Nations arts with new funding
A new fund supporting First Nations performing arts in Queensland will deliver annual funding and provide capacity building support to five emerging First Nations arts companies over four years.
Major property purchase to become Queensland’s newest national park
A massive, stunningly beautiful former grazing property will soon belong to Queenslanders as the state’s newest national park.
Queensland Museum set to become the happiest place in Brisbane
Winter in Brisbane will be truly wonderous when Disney: The Magic of Animation opens at Queensland Museum this June.