Media Statements

Surf’s up! Be a life saver and get the jab
There will be even more opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine next weekend with clinics set to pop up at Surf Life Saving Clubs, theme parks and entertainment precincts.

Safety nightmares uncovered this fright night
Avoid unwanted frights or serious surprises this Halloween by checking that costumes, decorations and novelties are safe and free of nasties.


Queensland’s largest vaccination blitz planned for this Saturday
The state’s largest vaccination blitz to date will take place this weekend and anyone yet to be vaccinated is encouraged to come forward and get their first dose.

Sexual Violence Liaison Officers to be established state-wide
The Queensland Police Service is further enhancing the delivery of a victim-centric response to victims of sexual violence, with the introduction of the role of a Police Sexual Violence Liaison Officer.

Building Our Regions helps upgrade Hinchinbrook Water Treatment facility
Water security for Ingham, Lower Herbert and Forrest Beach has been improved thanks to funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s Building Our Regions (BoR) program.

Wide Bay and Burnett regions step up for COVID-19 vaccines
Wide Bay and Burnett industry and local government leaders are leading by example by encouraging as many local people as possible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Partnership Paves Way for Precinct Progress
An innovative partnership between the Palaszczuk Government, the education sector and private enterprise will deliver a $7.4 million community hub at Yarrabilba.

Get vaccinated to back Gold Coast small business
Residents on the Gold Coast are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to help small business, following the release of Queensland’s COVID Vaccine Plan to unite families and protect Queenslanders.

New West End Police Station officially opens
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Katarina Carroll officially opened the new West End Police Station today.

Queensland women urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves
Women of all ages in Queensland, particularly those experiencing domestic and family violence, are being encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccination to protect themselves and their families.

QFES banks on new partnership to support rural fire service volunteers
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the National Australian Bank (NAB) have teamed up to support the wellbeing of Rural Fire Service volunteers.