Media Statements
Yellow Ribbon Day fires up support for Rural Fire Service volunteers
Queenslanders are encouraged to don a yellow ribbon today in support of the almost 30,000 Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers committed to keeping their local communities safe.
Awards open for public housing tenants with green thumbs and community spirit
Public housing tenants across the state, with a passion for gardening, arts, culture, volunteering or their community, are encouraged to enter the popular My Home Awards that recognise tenants’ efforts to improve their homes and communities.
Grants fund domestic and family violence prevention for First Nation’s communities
Local Indigenous groups have been given new funding to help respond to domestic and family violence faced by First Nation’s people.
NRL Premiership Trophy on CQ Tour
Young Central Queensland rugby League fans will have even more chances to be in awe of the NRL’s Provan-Summons Grand Final trophy after today’s Browne Park Paramatta v Newcastle elimination final.
On land and on sea: new Indigenous rangers safeguard country
For more than 50,000 years, Australia’s First Nations communities have been the custodians of country, developing a rich knowledge and cultural connection to land and sea.
Newly appointed chief and lead executives in the Queensland public sector
The Queensland Government has announced key appointments in senior roles.
Queensland appoints first-ever mine rehabilitation commissioner
Important reforms to drive the regeneration of land on old mine sites and create new jobs in regional communities have marked another milestone, with the appointment of the state’s inaugural Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner
New COVID-19 vaccination location opens at Mount Warren Park
Another large-scale community vaccination centre will open in Beenleigh tomorrow providing even more opportunities for locals to be vaccinated.
New affordable housing project on the Gold Coast
Construction has commenced on a new affordable housing project on the Gold Coast, being built in partnership with a registered not-for-profit community housing provider and the Palaszczuk Government.
IRONMAN 70.3 muscles up Sunshine Coast recovery
This weekend’s IRONMAN 70.3 is set to put extra muscle into the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan for the Sunshine Coast.
Rookwood Weir Landholder Support Program
A dedicated $1.2 million program has been launched by the Palaszczuk Government to assist Central Queensland farmers bid for water from the new Rookwood Weir.