Media Statements
FOGO trial supports environment and local business
Townsville’s Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) Kerbside Collection Trial is bringing environmental and economic benefits to Townsville
Call in for Waratah Coal Power Station considered
The Planning Minister has given notice of a proposed call in for a proposed coal-fired power station on a cattle property located 30 kilometres north-west of the town of Alpha.
Clock ticking for COVID-19 Business Support Grant applications
Queensland businesses impacted by the August COVID lockdown have one week left to apply for the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Business Support Grants.
Queensland Government calls for First Nations voices
Indigenous leaders who want a greater say on the laws, policies and programs that affect their communities are urged to put their hand up to join Queensland’s First Nations Consultative Committee (FNCC).
Vaccinated Queenslanders rewarded with life as normal
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a range of measures that will see life return to normal for vaccinated Queenslanders while protecting those members of the community who are most vulnerable.
Commissioning starts for community-based palliative care services
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on its commitment to invest $54.8 million to deliver community-based care for individuals with a life-limiting illness in regional, rural and remote Queensland.
Queenslanders will be able to pack away their surgical masks the minute 80% of the state has had at least one dose of COVID vaccine.
Queenslanders, let’s talk scams!
Attorney General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman is encouraging Queenslanders to be aware about scams, with the launch of national Scams Awareness Week today.
Indigenous café tourism at Mon Repos
The new Gidji café supported by $490,000 from the Growing Indigenous Tourism Fund has opened at the world-famous Mon Repos Turtle Centre in a boost for the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Batteries to power Queensland jobs
Energy Queensland is calling for expressions of interest from supply companies to be part of a preferred supplier panel for possible future supply of large batteries suitable to be connected to the distribution network.
Land purchased for $300 million high purity alumina industrial plant in Gladstone
A $300 million high purity alumina industrial plant is a step closer for Gladstone with Alpha HPA purchasing a 9.2 hectare site in the Queensland Government’s State Development Area.
State schools shine at Showcase Awards
Queensland’s leading state schools have been honoured at the 22nd annual Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, with ten winners announced via a livestream video.