Media Statements
$17 million Toowoomba export hub takes off
The sky’s the limit for Queensland’s primary producers, with the official opening of the $17.8 million Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp airport today.
Flying-fox management grants take flight
The Palaszczuk Government has announced more than half-a-million dollars in funding for local councils right across Queensland to help manage flying-fox roosts.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles join Queensland’s decarbonised transport revolution
Some of Queensland’s first hydrogen-powered cars have hit the streets and are revving their way towards a zero-emissions travel revolution.
New plan to tackle gambling harm in Queensland
A four-year plan to prevent and minimise gambling harm to Queenslanders, families, and local communities has been released by the Palaszczuk Government during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) 2021.
$140 million Ferny Grove Station upgrade kicks off
Another Queensland jobs boost is underway with major construction underway on Ferny Grove’s $140 million landmark suburban Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
Planning ahead for more Sunshine Motorway lanes
Planning to duplicate a key section of the Sunshine Motorway has started.
Queensland exporters urged to apply now for awards glory
Queensland exporters are being encouraged to showcase their efforts over the past year by applying for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2021.
Enhanced frontline care arrives for Townsville patients experiencing a mental health crisis
Townsville residents experiencing a mental health crisis now have access to enhanced mental health services with the expansion of a highly successful collaboration between the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and Queensland Health.
Another important step in the recovery of Callide Power Station has been marked with a third generating unit returning to service today.
Queensland gas drives manufacturing jobs
The Palaszczuk Government’s pioneering gas policy is paying off again for Australian manufacturers and jobs.
New mobile phone/seatbelt cameras rollout from today
Roadside cameras that detect drivers illegally using mobile phones and not wearing a seatbelt will start appearing on Queensland roads from today.
Queenslanders encouraged to enjoy ‘Days Like This’ in new tourism campaign
With tough times for Queensland’s tourism industry ongoing as the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to require a strong health response, Queenslanders are again being urged to support the state’s tourism industry.