Media Statements
Arts funding helps deliver 25 new projects throughout Queensland
A 20-episode podcast, a two-woman comedy show and an outdoor audio-visual experience that illuminates First Nations stories are amongst the 25 new arts and cultural projects that will share in more than $925,000 in funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Construction closer for light rail to Burleigh
Construction of the Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads light rail extension is closer to starting with an agreement to get early works underway.
Cairns comes alive for NAIDOC Week (date corrected)
Cairns comes alive for NAIDOC Week celebrations
Free help for builders and homeowners caught in COVID storm
Homeowners and builders caught in the “perfect storm” of rising prices and material shortages now have access to free help to get their homes built.
Major overhaul to keep Wivenhoe pumping
Queensland’s largest hydro power station will undergo a $14 million overhaul to ensure it continues to pump cleaner, cheaper energy for years to come.
Lockdown lifts tonight for Brisbane and Moreton Bay
Queensland has recorded eight new cases today, with five locally acquired and most linked to existing clusters.
2021 NAIDOC Week events bigger and better
During NAIDOC Week 2021 (4-11 July), Queensland communities will come alive with lights, storytelling, community events and more to celebrate the world’s two oldest living cultures.
Sunshine Coast residents urged to monitor symptoms and get tested
A public health alert is being issued for parts of the Sunshine Coast, after a new community case was identified today.
Queensland apprentice numbers reach new heights
The Palaszczuk Government’s investment and skills and training is paying off, with a new report showing more than 16,000 Queenslanders started an apprentice or traineeship in the December 2020 quarter - up 11 per cent from 2019.
Rent reprieve for flood-impacted primary producers in Goondiwindi
Primary producers in Goondiwindi impacted by a severe rainfall event earlier this year will receive a land rent reprieve as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s disaster assistance measures.
Rent reprieve boosts drought assistance for primary producers in Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to roll out drought assistance measures with more than 8,000 Queensland state land lessees set to receive a 12 month land rent reprieve.
Two Queensland Racing Integrity Commission leadership positions have been temporarily filled.