Media Statements
Mandated Check In Qld to aid contact tracing at pubs, restaurants and cafes
The Palaszczuk Government’s new COVID-Safe check-in app will be mandated for most hospitality businesses across Queensland from 1 May to assist with contact tracing efforts.
Rural-stock investigation course musters up state’s specialised investigators
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, today congratulated Detective Superintendent Colin Briggs from the Drug and Serious Crime Group, and the Queensland Police Service’s specialist rural investigators, on their rural-stock investigation course and their dedicated commitment to supporting regional Queenslanders.
Big Rocks Weir declared a coordinated project
A $60 million proposal to boost water supply in the Charters Towers region has been declared a coordinated project.
Greater Brisbane lockdown and Queensland restrictions
The Greater Brisbane region has now entered a three-day lockdown and increased restrictions are in place across Queensland as evidence of community transmission of the UK strain of COVID-19 continues to emerge.
Palaszczuk Government extends free playgroup
Thousands more Queensland families with children under one will have access to free Playgroup, thanks to the Palaszczuk Government extending its free Playgroup campaign.
Molongle Creek boaties set to get all-tide access
All-tide access for Molongle Creek boaties is a step closer with stage two dredging work set to begin soon.
Burdekin VMR celebrates 50 years
There were double celebrations for members of the Burdekin Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) in Home Hill overnight with a dinner to mark their 50th anniversary and a medal ceremony to recognise the exemplary service of their members.
Minister goes to new heights to celebrate National Purple Day
Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford this evening climbed the Story Bridge to raise awareness and show support for Queenslanders living with epilepsy on National Purple Day.
Heritage CSA grants to preserve Queensland’s past into the future
The diversity, beauty and cultural importance of Queensland’s heritage will continue to be conserved through the latest round of Community Sustainability Action (CSA) grants.
Applications now open for young Indigenous leadership program
Young First Nations’ Queenslanders are urged to put their hand up for this year’s Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (QIYLP) with applications open today.
New chapter starts for Gulngay People in Far North Queensland
The traditional custodians of more than 70 hectares of land located in Tully and Hull heads had their ancient rights formally recognised today.
South West Queensland training program leads to more local gas sector jobs
Thirteen trainees and apprentices from the Western Downs will kick off their careers within Queensland’s gas sector as part of a successful apprenticeship and trainee program.