Media Statements
Not-for-profit groups get infrastructure boost to help with COVID-19 recovery
Twelve hard-working not-for-profit groups across Queensland are receiving state funding to upgrade facilities that deliver community and job-readiness services.
Revamped Mossman Hospital Officially Opens
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath today officially opened the $10.1 million Mossman Hospital upgrade which delivers a modernised Emergency Department and significantly improved facilities for the local community.
Science whiz-kids get the gongs
Embargoed until after 10am, Friday 10 September
Queensland’s nation leading domestic gas policy is helping to power resources projects in North Queensland.
Winners announced for 2021 Queensland Literary Awards
A book reclaiming the history of how Aboriginal workers were once paid in opium has taken out one of Australia’s richest literary prizes at this year’s Queensland Literary Awards.
Project pipeline taps into jobs and growth in Mackay
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering a four-year $52.2 billion infrastructure pipeline, including 56 projects across Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday, to stimulate job creation and further grow our economy.
Queensland Government grants to grow social enterprises
Established Queensland social enterprises can now start preparing applications for grants of up to $25,000, thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s Social Enterprise Jobs Fund.
Palaszczuk Government invests in innovative construction safety
With housing construction skyrocketing in the Sunshine State, the Palaszczuk Government is backing the rise of a Gold Coast business making the industry safer.
Statement from Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles on NSW border restrictions
I note the NSW Government has today announced the lockdown in Tweed Shire Council will end at 12.01am on Saturday 11 September.
Book in now for your COVID-19 vaccination at Caloundra
Sunshine Coast residents will have greater access to the COVID-19 vaccine, with the Caloundra Indoor Stadium returning as a community vaccination location from early October.
Treaty Advancement Committee members to hold state-wide Q&A webinar
Members of Queensland’s Treaty Advancement Committee will be online talking to communities across the state tomorrow (10 September) about their work towards progressing Path to Treaty in Queensland.
Project pipeline taps into jobs and growth in Central Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering a four-year $52.2 billion infrastructure pipeline, including 86 projects in Central Queensland, to stimulate job creation and further grow our economy as our state recovers from COVID-19.