Media Statements
Tough new action to target repeat youth offenders
The State Government will move immediately to further crackdown on juvenile crime.
2021 World Science Festival makes a spark in Brisbane
The 2021 World Science Festival Brisbane (WSFB) is back and will offer a dynamic mix of educational, fun and fascinating activities when it opens from Wednesday March 24.
SEQ patronage jump points to strong signs in economic recovery
South east Queensland has recorded the most trips on public transport in a single day since the first COVID measures were introduced in March last year, showing strong signs in the state’s economic recovery.
Queensland’s Natural Wonders Open and Good to Go
Travel-hungry Australians are being urged to visit Queensland to experience its unique and beautiful national parks and wildlife attractions.
Record line up for Bundaberg Cup
This weekend more than 900 touch footballers from across Queensland are in Bundaberg for the sixth Bundaberg Cup.
New depot and substation upgrade powers Whitsundays recovery
The Palaszczuk Government will bring forward a $24 million upgrade of the Cannonvale substation as the local Ergon Energy crew prepares to relocate to a new depot closer to the Airlie Beach tourism hub.
Bingera Football Club scores upgrade for centenary
Refurbished playing surfaces and a lighting upgrade at their Bundaberg North training field are set to change the game for Bingera Football Club’s centenary year.
Macadamia nuts for Bundy tourism
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe and Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith have dropped in on Macadamias Australia for a preview of Bundaberg’s next Southern Great Barrier Reef visitor experience which is already supporting jobs for the region’s COVID-19 economic recovery
Grand Chancellor report targets hotel quarantine improvements
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has committed to implementing the recommendations in a report into hotel quarantine sparked by the infection of a worker in Brisbane’s Hotel Grand Chancellor.Minister D’Ath said the joint Queensland Health-Queensland Police Service report made seven key recommendations for improving training, procedures and hotel quarantine compliance.“While we’ve successfully contained the Hotel Grand Chancellor cluster, we’re determined to learn ...
Road transport drives recovery and advanced manufacturing jobs
Leading Trans-Tasman semi-trailer maker MaxiTRANS today opened a new advanced manufacturing facility in Ipswich, creating up to 70 new jobs thanks to Queensland Government support.
Curiocity Brisbane to generate $14m for local economy
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has officially launched Curiocity Brisbane 2021, which is set to contribute $14 million to the local economy.
QPS recognised for COVID-19 response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) COVID-19 response has been recognised as an exceptional community safety initiative, receiving a Premier’s Award for Excellence.