Media Statements

Four new board members for GCWA
Sat 03 Oct 20 at 02:30 PM

Four new board members for GCWA

Four new members have been appointed to the board of the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) as it takes on new responsibilities including implementation of the Spit Master Plan.
CQ backs changing creek name
Sat 03 Oct 20 at 01:38 PM

CQ backs changing creek name

The Darumbal people have today welcomed a Rockhampton creek having its name changed, with watercourse to now be known by the traditional word Dundula for gum tree
PET-CT scanner secured for Queensland Children’s Hospital
Sat 03 Oct 20 at 12:30 PM

PET-CT scanner secured for Queensland Children’s Hospital

Queensland’s sickest kids will be able access a dedicated state-of-the-art digital positron emission tomography (PET) service at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, thanks to a $5 million investment by the Palaszczuk Government and the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Multi-million-dollar tourism package for Qld tourism operators
Sat 03 Oct 20 at 12:14 PM

Multi-million-dollar tourism package for Qld tourism operators

The Palaszczuk Government has today announced $5 million in grants to support struggling tourism operators in regional Queensland to redesign their businesses to make it through the coronavirus pandemic.Tourism Minister Kate Jones said the new adaptation program for regional Queensland announced by the government today would deliver grants of up to $10,000 for tourism operators, heavily reliant on international tourism to change their businesses to target the domestic market.“International...
Public consultation opens on protecting Queensland’s World Surfing Reserves
Sat 03 Oct 20 at 12:00 PM

Public consultation opens on protecting Queensland’s World Surfing Reserves

Queenslanders are being invited have their say on how to preserve Queensland’s World Surfing Reserves for surfers and beachgoers now and into the future, canvassing the major issues facing our precious wave zones.
Public Health emergency extended to keep Queensland open
Sat 03 Oct 20 at 12:00 PM

Public Health emergency extended to keep Queensland open

The current Queensland Public Health Emergency Declaration has been extended to enable Queensland to continue to Unite and Recover from COVID-19.
LNP reveals cuts to public health staff
Sat 03 Oct 20 at 11:34 AM

LNP reveals cuts to public health staff

Deb Frecklington has today revealed the LNPs plans to cut health staff if they were elected.
Build-to-Rent developers locked in to boost affordable housing options
Sat 03 Oct 20 at 11:00 AM

Build-to-Rent developers locked in to boost affordable housing options

The Palaszczuk Government has secured agreement with two leading national builders to develop the first two affordable housing projects under the Build-To-Rent program.
SEQ fishing businesses diversify with new grants funding
Fri 02 Oct 20 at 05:19 PM

SEQ fishing businesses diversify with new grants funding

Fishing businesses in South East Queensland will diversify to recover from the impact of COVID-19 thanks to grant funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Sunshine Coast fishing businesses diversify with new grants funding
Fri 02 Oct 20 at 05:17 PM

Sunshine Coast fishing businesses diversify with new grants funding

Fishing businesses on the Sunshine Coast will diversify to recover from the impact of COVID-19 thanks to grant funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Fraser Coast fishing businesses diversify with new grants funding
Fri 02 Oct 20 at 05:11 PM

Fraser Coast fishing businesses diversify with new grants funding

Fishing businesses in the Fraser Coast region will diversify to recover from the impact of COVID-19 thanks to grant funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Mackay fishing businesses diversify with new grants funding
Fri 02 Oct 20 at 05:08 PM

Mackay fishing businesses diversify with new grants funding

Fishing businesses in the Mackay region will diversify to recover from the impact of COVID-19 thanks to grant funding from the Palaszczuk Government.