Media Statements

CIAF 2021 showcases breadth of First Nations artists’ creativity
Preparations are well under way ahead of next week’s much anticipated Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.

CIAF 2021 showcases breadth of First Nations artists’ creativity
Preparations are well under way ahead of next week’s much anticipated Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.

New country getaway for Scenic Rim
A former dairy farm in Southeast Queensland’s award-winning Scenic Rim has been transformed into a luxury country getaway in a boost for the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.

New minerals atlas boosts hunt for resources
Explorers now have access to the latest 3D models and data to help find new economy minerals in Queensland’s Far North.
More Far North councils go small business friendly
Small businesses in the Far North are set to benefit from less red tape and more opportunities thanks to two new Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) signings this week.

New Queensland strategy to bring wild dogs to heel
A new strategy to manage wild dogs in Queensland aims to reduce the multi-million dollar impact of the pests on the economy, environment and social amenity.

Queensland islands funding boost to fight rising sea levels
The highly successful $13.2 million QCoast2100 program will be expanded to defend Queensland’s coastal communities from climate change sea level rises, storm tides and coastal erosion.

Statement from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced changes to Queensland’s border bubble following an outbreak in Moree.

Funding to improve Queensland’s nature refuges
New grants are now available to help Queensland nature refuge landholders to undertake projects to protect and enhance the conservation value of their properties.

Green light for Spit funding set to boost local construction
A four-year works program worth $16.95 million has been approved by the Palaszczuk Government, giving the green light to a series of job-creating infrastructure projects on The Spit.

Minister Highlights Importance of Vaccination in Far Northern Queensland
Communities and Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch has been visiting Queensland’s Far North this week to promote vaccination against COVID-19 in Indigenous communities.

Successful program creating career pathways for Queensland students extended
A group of Mackay students considering a trade pathway after school have swapped the books for brake lights thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP).