Media Statements
Cairns Convention Centre refurbishment works near completion
A 544-strong local workforce is busy putting the finishing touches on the multi-million-dollar refurbishment of the Cairns Convention Centre.
Fee relief for Cairns reef operators extended
The Palaszczuk Government has extended financial support for Cairns tourism businesses.
Experienced executive appointed to fill Sunwater chair role
Former Queensland Government departmental head and experienced board director Dan Hunt has been appointed interim Chairman of the Board for Sunwater Limited.
Queensland backs a world-leading medical product
An innovative world-leading wearable health device will be produced in Queensland.
Rainforest to be restored at The Spit
A bold rainforest restoration project will protect and improve 37 hectares of critically endangered littoral rainforest and coastal vegetation at The Spit for future generations.
Frontline workers to receive a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine from today
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Health Minister Yvette D’Ath today visited the Gold Coast to see the first Queenslander to receive her COVID-19 vaccine get the crucial second booster dose.
Co-responder teams getting young people back on track in Cairns
Cairns co-responder teams of police and youth justice workers have engaged with more than 2300 young people while patrolling the streets since the program began in May last year.
Queensland senior leadership changes
Premier and Minister for Trade, Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced senior leadership changes in key Queensland Government agencies.
Central Queensland mine reaches rehabilitation milestone
A former open cut mine in Central Queensland has been transformed into natural and productive land thanks to an impressive rehabilitation program.
“It’s not too late” - PM urged to extend JobKeeper to save tourism jobs
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reignited the Queensland Government’s campaign to extend JobKeeper beyond March 28 for the tourism industry.
Students sink their teeth into fruit and veg science competition
Registrations are open for school students to enter a national competition that focuses on the role science and agriculture plays in the sustainable production of nutritious and healthy food for the world’s people.
Full steam ahead for iceberg lettuce and other export vegetables research
Queensland Government researchers are using simulated sea freight conditions to improve the performance of vegetables exported by ship during the coronavirus pandemic.