Media Statements
In celebration of outstanding commitment to their communities, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) personnel have today been honoured in the Australia Day Honours List as recipients of the highly regarded Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) and Emergency Services Medal (ESM).
QCS officers awarded Australian Corrections Medal on Australia Day Honours List
Two Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) officers have been awarded the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) as part of the Australia Day Honours List.
Seven dedicated officers acknowledged with the Australian Police Medal
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Katarina Carroll today congratulated seven officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) who will receive the Australian Police Medal (APM).
Australia Day comes with a "truth-telling"
Statement on Australia Day
Queensland wines – a vintage way to celebrate the nation
The Queensland Government is encouraging revellers to add some distinctive Queensland flavours to their Australia Day celebrations.
QPS rolls out high tech vests to improve officer safety
Next generation integrated load-bearing vests will be rolled out to frontline police officers across Queensland this year in a major safety boost for the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Queensland Government to deliver new police precinct in Townsville
The Palaszczuk Government will build a police precinct in Townsville on the site of the Cowboys’ former headquarters at 1300SMILES Stadium.
M1 interchange upgrade at Ormeau kicks off
Work to make the M1 interchange at Ormeau (Exit 45) safer and more efficient is about to get underway.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE TIFFANY REPAIRS
Disaster assistance is now available for Far North Queensland’s Cook and Douglas Shire Councils, which were both hit by Category Two Tropical Cyclone Tiffany earlier this month.
Rookwood Weir landholder support program recipients announced
Central Queensland farmers are tapping into a $1.2 million initiative, which will assist them in bidding for water, from the new Rookwood Weir.
Multi-million-dollar irrigation project saves water for growth
JOINT STATEMENT
Drivers will be urged to move over or slow down as part of an upcoming road rule change.