Media Statements

$200 travel vouchers for Qlders holidaying in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
Sun 07 Mar 21 at 01:15 PM

$200 travel vouchers for Qlders holidaying in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef

The Palaszczuk Government is offering 15,000 Queenslanders a free $200 travel voucher to spend on tourism experiences when they holiday in the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region over the next four months.

Renewed calls for mask wearing at airports
Sat 06 Mar 21 at 03:22 PM

Renewed calls for mask wearing at airports

Queensland’s Chief Health Officer is issuing an important reminder about mask wearing in airports and on flights, following three recently positive COVID-19 cases transiting through Brisbane Airport.

QFES’ crack K9 squad showcases skills and agility
Sat 06 Mar 21 at 02:30 PM

QFES’ crack K9 squad showcases skills and agility

An exercise held at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services’ (QFES) training academy today has unleashed future capabilities for the state’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) K9 squad.

Cap on mountain groundwater take extended
Sat 06 Mar 21 at 09:09 AM

Cap on mountain groundwater take extended

The ban on new commercial groundwater bores being drilled on Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook has been extended beyond its original March 5 expiry by the Palaszczuk Government.

Queensland Ballet 60th Anniversary Gala celebrates six superb decades
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 07:30 PM

Queensland Ballet 60th Anniversary Gala celebrates six superb decades

A showcase of classic and contemporary dance has celebrated six decades of artistic brilliance as Queensland Ballet returns to the stage after COVID for its 60th Anniversary Gala

Reel in app to tackle fishing rules
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 05:09 PM

Reel in app to tackle fishing rules

Recreational fishers are being urged to stay up to date with Queensland’s fishing rules and regulations by downloading the latest version of a popular app.

AstraZeneca expands vaccine rollout into more Queensland regions
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 04:44 PM

AstraZeneca expands vaccine rollout into more Queensland regions

With the first supplies of the AstraZeneca vaccines due to touchdown on Queensland soil soon, more Hospital and Health Services are preparing to launch their vaccination hubs.

Government receives final report into Mason Jet Lee case
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 04:05 PM

Government receives final report into Mason Jet Lee case

The Palaszczuk Government today received the Public Service Commission’s report around the death five years ago of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee.

COVID-19 Vaccine rollout in Cairns – one week on
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 02:30 PM

COVID-19 Vaccine rollout in Cairns – one week on

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is well underway in the Far North, with Cairns Hospital on track to vaccinate its 1000th person.

 Non-urgent presentations place pressure on public EDs
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 01:49 PM

Non-urgent presentations place pressure on public EDs

More than a third of Queensland’s emergency department presentations are ailments or injuries that could be treated by a GP or pharmacist, latest data shows.

Cleanaway fined
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 01:47 PM

Cleanaway fined

The Department of Environment and Science (DES) has issued Cleanaway Solid Waste Pty Ltd with two penalty infringement notices (PINs) totalling $26,690.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR CYCLONE-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN NORTH QUEENSLAND
Fri 05 Mar 21 at 01:35 PM

DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR CYCLONE-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN NORTH QUEENSLAND

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Niran, disaster assistance has been made available to assist local councils dealing with the extensive clean-up efforts required in its wake.