Media Statements
Valentine’s Day scams - a warning to lonely hearts
Single Queenslanders have been cautioned to be wary this Valentine’s Day as romance scams are still one of the leading causes of financial loss affecting the community.
Queensland swimmers unite for Tokyo Olympic push
Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) swimmers are making a splash on the Gold Coast at Swimming Australia National Event Camps until Saturday to fine-tune training for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
Construction starts on Gold Coast development set to create 1800 jobs
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially turned the sod on a $400 million development on the Gold Coast.
Students showcase shop smarts in Buy Smart competition
Queensland students are encouraged to show their shop smarts by taking part in the 2021 Buy Smart campaign to raise awareness about consumer rights for young shoppers and win money for them and their school.
Sod turning marks $20 million investment in future hydrogen workforce
Queensland has taken another step towards ensuring Australia emerges as a global hydrogen superpower.
$300m high purity alumina plant now one-step closer for Gladstone
A proposed $300 million high purity alumina (HPA) plant set to create120 jobs and a new state export industry, is one step closer after gaining Queensland Government planning approval.
TOUGHEST SHOW ON EARTH COMES TO OUTBACK QUEENSLAND
In a major coup for Queensland, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that the hugely popular reality TV show, Australian Survivor, will be filmed in Cloncurry, 1,700 km north-west of Brisbane in outback Queensland.
Queen’s Wharf’s luxury shopping to be the envy of the nation
The $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will be the envy of the nation with confirmation today it will become one of the world’s finest luxury shopping precincts.
A unique and authentic wildlife experience for children
Students will be transported to one of Queensland’s vibrant National Parks when they step into a new and immersive learning environment at David Fleay Wildlife Park.
Sunshine Coast dairy expansion an udder success
A new bottling plant in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has created more than 24 direct and indirect jobs thanks to grant funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Funding boost for social infrastructure
Not-for-profit organisations can receive a share of $8 million in grants from the Palaszczuk Government to upgrade community infrastructure and accelerate COVID-19 economic recovery.
Youth Justice reforms to crack down on recidivist offenders in Cairns
A suite of initiatives will be implemented in Cairns to target youth offenders.