Media Statements

Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe and discus athlete Matt Denny get started on demolition work at QSAC's indoor court.
Thu 25 Mar 21 at 11:25 AM

One-stop-shop for QAS athletes

Work has started on a $9.8 million one-stop-shop for the Queensland Academy of Sport’s (QAS) elite athletes at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) in Nathan.

Locals, Ministers and MPs to meet for 2021 Regional Community Forums
Thu 25 Mar 21 at 11:16 AM

Locals, Ministers and MPs to meet for 2021 Regional Community Forums

Community members, stakeholders, Ministers and Members of Parliament will meet in seven regional centres on Monday (29 March) for the first round of Regional Community Forums for 2021.

Palaszczuk Government funding helps North Qld manufacturers to grow
Thu 25 Mar 21 at 10:45 AM

Palaszczuk Government funding helps North Qld manufacturers to grow

Three North Queensland manufacturers will share in more than $745,000 through the Palaszczuk Government’s Regional Manufacturing Hub Grants Program to adopt leading-edge technology and processes, help boost their business and create jobs.

Network-connected battery storage trial to begin in Queensland
Thu 25 Mar 21 at 09:52 AM

Network-connected battery storage trial to begin in Queensland

The Premier has announced five locations across regional Queensland to host a large-scale, network-connected battery trial aimed at supporting the state’s continual uptake of renewable energy.

Major sport tech conference for the Gold Coast
Wed 24 Mar 21 at 06:43 PM

Major sport tech conference for the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast will host the Australian sporting industry’s flagship event for the next three years in a significant coup supporting local jobs and Queensland’s economic recovery.

$36m funding swell for surf life savers
Wed 24 Mar 21 at 06:20 PM

$36m funding swell for surf life savers

A $30 million government election commitment to support Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) was confirmed at a function held at Parliament House in Brisbane tonight.

Officers recognised for their bravery
Wed 24 Mar 21 at 06:01 PM

Officers recognised for their bravery

Last night, the Governor-General announced several Queensland Police Service (QPS) members as recipients of the Australian Bravery Award.

Regional Queensland forecast for record power prices fall
Wed 24 Mar 21 at 04:56 PM

Regional Queensland forecast for record power prices fall

Power prices for regional Queensland households are set to drop, the biggest cut in more than a decade.

Palaszczuk Government delivers more support for regional manufacturers
Wed 24 Mar 21 at 03:54 PM

Palaszczuk Government delivers more support for regional manufacturers

Manufacturers in Mackay and on the Gold Coast have received a boost with delivery of a $15.5 million election commitment by the Palaszczuk Government.

Queensland Small Business Month to spread ‘Bounce Back Better’ message
Wed 24 Mar 21 at 02:57 PM

Queensland Small Business Month to spread ‘Bounce Back Better’ message

The Palaszczuk Government is offering $100,000 in sponsorship through a partnership program to help spread the ‘Bounce Back Better’ message during Queensland Small Business Month 2021, being held in May.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Agricultural Industry Development Minister Mark Furner with Beef Australia chair Bryce Camm at a Beef 2021 preview event at Parliament House
Wed 24 Mar 21 at 02:00 PM

Beef 2021 to hit right note for Queensland jobs

Queensland’s multi-billion-dollar beef industry will be the centre of attention from around the world when the Beef 2021 event is held in Rockhampton from the 2nd to the 8th of May.