Media Statements

Regional Cabinet returns to Townsville
Sat 04 Mar 23 at 07:30 AM

Regional Cabinet returns to Townsville

Prospector John Campbell Miles (left) in 1924 with Walter John Davidson (Minister Stewart’s great-grandfather), Will Purdy, S Boyce, and EC Saint-Smith.
Thu 23 Feb 23 at 02:50 PM

North West mining city celebrates 100 years

When a tenacious Melbourne prospector kicked a dark, heavy rock while camping in harsh country in Queensland’s north west, little did he know he had stumbled upon one of the world’s richest deposits of copper, silver and zinc.

Statement on Dugald River mine incident
Thu 16 Feb 23 at 05:59 PM

Statement on Dugald River mine incident

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of Trevor Davis and Dylan Langridge who have passed away.

Far North Queensland traditional owners receive title to 42 hectares
Fri 10 Feb 23 at 01:00 PM

Far North Queensland traditional owners receive title to 42 hectares

Traditional owners in a Far North Queensland town will have their culture and traditions preserved for generations after a special land handover ceremony today.