Media Statements
Funding boost for domestic family and sexual violence services
The Palaszczuk Government’s determination to end domestic, family and sexual violence continues with more than $13.2 million allocated to service providers across Queensland over the next two years.
Travelling through the Wide Bay and Burnett this holiday season? Then mark a visit to the Mon Repos Turtle Centre as a ‘must do’ on your itinerary.
Planning Instrument restricts new Ipswich dumps and waste to energy
Limits on new landfills and waste to energy facilities in Ipswich have been expanded by the Palaszczuk government.
New appointments for Gold Coast Waterways Authority
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chair of the Board have today been announced.
New vision for tourism on Magnetic Island
Work to build a tourism master plan for Magnetic Island is about to begin with the Palaszczuk Government announcing $130,000 in funding toward the project.
Awards to recognise Queensland's top bus drivers
Do you have a favourite bus driver? Now is the time to nominate them for the 2021 Queensland Bus Driver of the Year Awards.
Funding boost to help councils deliver vital infrastructure for Mackay communities
Communities across Mackay and Whitsundays will receive an early Christmas present this year, a share of almost $86 million to help councils deliver priority projects like tourism, water and sewage or sports and community infrastructure.
Deputy Commissioner appointed to help lead Qld Racing Integrity Commission
A new Deputy Commissioner for the state’s racing integrity body has now been appointed with Natalie Conner to take on the role.
Wet’n’Wild makes a splash for summer
Village Roadshow theme parks on the Gold Coast will include PCR testing hubs for fully vaccinated interstate visitors holidaying in Australia’s favourite tourism destination this summer.
New building, new beginnings for Wilsonton Heights Neighbourhood Centre
Today, Minister for Communities and Housing Leeanne Enoch officially opened the Wilsonton Heights Neighbourhood Centre in a larger and more modern building, marking a new beginning for the beloved local service.
Police launch Christmas road safety operation
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, joined Assistant Commissioner Ben Marcus today to launch the Christmas road safety campaign, Operation Tango Mistletoe.
Business Basics deliver pre-Christmas boost
Christmas might still be two weeks away, but more than 1,120 small businesses across regional Queensland have been gifted more than $5 million in Palaszczuk Government Business Basic Grants.