Media Statements

Bundaberg small business grants going back to basics
The Palaszczuk Government’s popular Business Basics grants are getting a $5 million top up, with $5,000 grants available for small businesses in Bundaberg.

Cairns small business grants going back to basics
The Palaszczuk Government’s popular Business Basics grants are getting a $5 million top up, with $5,000 grants available for small businesses in Cairns.

FNQ small business grants going back to basics
The Palaszczuk Government’s popular Business Basics grants are getting a $5 million top up, with $5,000 grants available for small businesses in Far North Queensland.

CQ small business grants going back to basics
The Palaszczuk Government’s popular Business Basics grants are getting a $5 million top up, with $5,000 grants available for small businesses in Central Queensland.

New community-based vaccine centre set to open in Mackay
Mackay residents will have greater access to the COVID-19 vaccine from this week with the opening of a new community-based vaccination centre.

Training Ombudsman to review apprentice experience
The Queensland Training Ombudsman will examine the support available for the state’s apprentices and trainees, with a special focus on removing barriers for women in traditionally male-dominated trades.

Applications open tomorrow for $15,000 small business grants
Queensland small businesses are being reminded that Business Boost grants of up to $15,000 open at 9am tomorrow, Friday July 30.

Queensland Homework Centres in full swing
More than 1600 students are registered to attend homework centres established by the Palaszczuk Government schools across Queensland this year.

Queensland apprentice and trainee numbers hit new heights
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New crane raises the bar at Townsville Port
The loading and unloading of container vessels at the Port of Townsville has been supercharged with the official commissioning of a new $30 million Berth 4 Crane and Cargo Terminal.
Townsville Port’s $232 million upgrade rocks on
The largest infrastructure project in the Port of Townsville’s history has reached a major milestone with the completion of the $232 million Channel Upgrade project’s rock wall.

Investment Plan to grow Queensland racing
Jobs in Queensland’s racing are set to receive more support with Racing Queensland set to raise prize money across Thoroughbred, Greyhound, and Harness racing and increase funding for critical assets.