Media Statements
New Throws Centre primed for medals
A new high-tech, high-performance complex at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) is priming Queensland stars of discus, shot put, javelin, hammer throw and decathlon for international medal success.
$10.8 million flows to drought-hit Central Queensland community
The Palaszczuk Government is pouring $10.8 million into helping Rockhampton Regional Council continue to truck drinking water from Gracemere to Mount Morgan.
Queensland Music Trails hit the road
The first headline acts of the Palaszczuk Government’s $20 million Queensland Music Trails will hit the road in April and May to support Queensland jobs in tourism and the arts.
Upgraded Rockhampton Airport Terminal Officially Opens
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Bowen TAFE’s Agricultural Centre of Excellence officially opens
Bowen TAFE’s state-of-the-art Agricultural Centre of Excellence was officially opened today in a major boost for North Queensland’s agricultural sector to help upskill its workforce.
Bonza launch for Queensland tourism
A new era in Queensland tourism and aviation has launched with Sunshine Coast-based Bonza starting flights to and from 17 destinations, including nine in regional Queensland.
Engaging Science Grants to boost STEM activities
Community organisations, education professionals, scientists and citizen science groups are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 for projects, events and activities that increase participation in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Construction companies shortlisted to build $8 billion worth of new hospitals and major expansions
Queensland Health has established a supplier panel of major construction companies to accelerate the delivery of three new hospitals and nine major hospital expansions under the Palaszczuk Government’s Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan.
Submissions open for review to safeguard whistle-blowers
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman has announced that retired Supreme Court judge, the Honourable Alan Wilson KC, is calling for submissions to his review of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 (PID Act).
Applications open for $3 million in funding to battle domestic violence
Applications are open to access a new $3 million grant program to support a new national plan to end violence against women and children.
More than 1000 health workers hit Queensland’s frontline
More than 1000 frontline health workers will kickstart their career on the frontline, bolstering Queensland’s strong health workforce.
Small businesses invited to have their say
Queensland’s small businesses are being encouraged to share their challenges, priorities, and goals to help inform the Palaszczuk Government’s new Small Business Strategy.