Media Statements
BRIGHT SPARKS START ENERGY CAREERS
Queensland’s publicly-owned energy businesses are sparking new career opportunities for veterans, mature age students and school leavers to ensure Queenslanders continue to have safe, reliable power supply.
Under-sized crabs attract large-sized fine
A commercial fisher has been fined $17,000 for taking under-sized crabs.
Queenslanders are being reminded of the dangers of keeping exotic reptiles after the recent seizure of four non-native snakes.
More than $800,000 in funding for Queensland arts
Queensland arts projects are receiving a funding boost from the Palaszczuk Government, with 21 projects sharing in $812,037 of funding in the latest round of the Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) to deliver diverse cultural experiences across the state
KISS is coming to Queensland thanks to the Palaszczuk Government
The people of Queensland will be able to Rock and Roll All Nite, with the Palaszczuk Government this week inking a deal to bring rock legends KISS to the Sunshine State later this year.
Tough new Youth Justice reforms introduced to Parliament
The State Government has introduced a comprehensive package of Youth Justice reforms that will target hardcore youth criminals who repeatedly offend and put the community at risk.
Legal Aid Queensland appoints new CEO
Nicky Davies has been appointed as Legal Aid Queensland’s new chief executive officer today.
Hydrogen to power homes, industry and backyard BBQs
Gladstone is fast on its way to becoming a renewable hydrogen superpower, with the proposed hydrogen plant project hitting milestones ahead of schedule
Funding in Gladstone for high-tech manufacturing and jobs
Gladstone manufacturer Mecha – Engineered Mechanical Solutions has been awarded funding through the Palaszczuk Government’s Regional Manufacturing Hubs Grants program to adopt world-leading technology and processes.
Food supplement manufacturer sweetens high-performance production
More local jobs are on the menu for Meadowbrook food manufacturer ATP Science thanks to a $1.5m of funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s $46 million Made in Queensland program.
Prawns star in new record-high for aquaculture production
Prawn farming has propelled the value of aquaculture production to a new record high in Queensland.
Hydraulics manufacturer ready for heavy lift in production
Acacia Ridge manufacturer PTE Hydraulics is eyeing a lift in export opportunities thanks to a $350,000 grant from the Palaszczuk Government’s $46 million Made in Queensland program.