Media Statements
Rural Fire Service Volunteers join summit in Cairns
This weekend, more than 120 Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers will attend the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) RFS Volunteer Summit in Cairns.
New fencing to protect K’gari dingoes, visitors
The Palaszczuk Government has announced it will invest $2 million to build new fencing around Orchid Beach on K’gari (Fraser Island), reducing interactions between the island’s dingo population and visitors.
Electric truck to supercharge storm recovery
Queensland’s storm recovery and network maintenance has been supercharged with Energex taking delivery of the state’s first fully electric bucket truck.
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Grants support First Nations service providers
Eligible service providers can now apply for a share in the Palaszczuk Government’s $140,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Grants 2021.
Feedback on review of animal welfare laws closing soon
Queenslanders are reminded to have their say on a major review of the State’s animal welfare laws before consultation closes on May 21.
Kilcoy Global Foods builds Australia’s first red meat innovation and learning hub
Queensland beef exporter Kilcoy Global Foods has completed its build of Australia’s first red meat innovation and learning Hub.
New Sunshine Coast park for junior adventurers
Australia’s largest high wire park, built specifically for junior adventurers, has opened on the Sunshine Coast.
Village Roadshow invests in new Queensland attractions
Australia’s premier theme park operator, Village Roadshow, has announced a $70 million investment in new attractions for the Gold Coast thanks to support from the Palaszczuk Government.
GPS devices to tackle juvenile crime
Courts will be able to order that certain hardcore youth offenders are to be fitted with GPS devices as a condition of bail from Monday 17 May 2021 in the latest instalment of the Palaszczuk Government’s crackdown on youth crime.
Arts centre reopens after $3.1m refurbishments
The Judith Wright Arts Centre has officially reopened after undergoing $3.1 million in refurbishments, transforming the centre into a modern and dynamic hub for Queensland artists and art workers.
Cairns City Police Station to get bigger upgrade
Minister for Police Mark Ryan, Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor and Member for Cairns Michael Healy have today welcomed the announcement of an additional $7 million to go towards more upgrades of the Cairns City Police Station.
Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) land returns to Traditional Owners
Protected areas on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) will be transferred back to Traditional Owners after the Palaszczuk Government today passed landmark legislation.