Media Statements

Live music venues and artists hit high note

The Palaszczuk Government is providing $1.3 million in funding to 21 live music venues across Queensland, providing an important boost to the sector following the impacts of the pandemic.

Hundreds of local apprentices and trainees get their First Start

The Palaszczuk Government is helping to get 400 more council apprentices and trainees across Queensland their first start in a job, thanks to a $6 million investment through Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW).

Well done! Beef Australia Chairman Bryce Camm named #eatqld Champion

The Queensland Government has named Beef Australia Chairman Bryce Camm the state’s 20th #eatqld Champion.

New-look Convention Centre brings big names to the Far North

The launch of a star-studded events calendar confirms that the refurbished Cairns Convention Centre is back and better than ever, with the new-look venue to reopen its doors next week.

Western Queensland women set to WOW at Festival

The Women of the World (WOW) Festival is coming to Western Queensland and will put a spotlight on artistic talent from communities such as Charleville and Longreach.

Health Minister celebrates Queensland’s Midwives on International Day of the Midwife  

Midwives across Queensland will be recognised for their commitment and efforts in celebration of International Day of the Midwife (Wednesday 5 May).

Young worker shares near-fatal experience to power up safety

A young Dalby farm worker is sharing his confronting story of a near-fatal workplace electrical incident to raise awareness and give other young Queensland workers a voice.

Premier opens Australia’s greatest beef event – Beef 2021

The beef industry’s largest global event is now officially underway in Rockhampton with Queensland primed to showcase its premier produce and the best of regional Queensland.

Planning underway for new $2.7 million renal dialysis unit in Longreach

A new $2.7 million, nurse-assisted, two-chair dialysis unit is expected to be operational at Longreach Hospital by the second half of 2022.

Longreach State High students to cook with gas in upgraded facilities

A $2.9 million boost to Longreach State High School’s hospitality trade training centre will become a reality, giving students across the region the skills they need for a career post-school

Premier announces multi-million-dollar upgrade to crucial outback weir

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver more than $1 million to support the Longreach Regional Council to complete emergency repairs on one of west Queensland’s most important sources of water.

Review to ensure Queenslanders protected against discrimination

Anti-discrimination laws will undergo review to ensure they better protect Queenslanders from discrimination, promote equality and meet international best practice.