Media Statements

TOUGH LAWS MADE EVEN TOUGHER
Thu 29 Dec 22 at 11:33 AM

TOUGH LAWS MADE EVEN TOUGHER

Violent juvenile car thieves will face 14 years’ jail in a suite of increased penalties aimed squarely at keeping the community safe.
Modern Microgrids Set To Secure Regional Resilience
Thu 29 Dec 22 at 09:50 AM

Modern Microgrids Set To Secure Regional Resilience

Queenslanders living in First Nations and storm-prone regional communities can now apply for funding to improve their energy independence and resilience through stand-alone electricity microgrids as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.
Woodford Folk Festival opens to a triumphant return
Tue 27 Dec 22 at 01:49 PM

Woodford Folk Festival opens to a triumphant return

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch today celebrated the return of the annual Woodford Folk Festival, welcoming back live performance, artists and audiences from 27 December 2022 to 1 January 2023.
Centenary Bridge upgrade on the way
Tue 27 Dec 22 at 08:00 AM

Centenary Bridge upgrade on the way

The Centenary Bridge upgrade is a step closer with the awarding of the construction contract
A Christmas pet deserves a lifetime of care
Sat 24 Dec 22 at 09:45 AM

A Christmas pet deserves a lifetime of care

A pet is a lifetime commitment – remember that if you’re planning on buying a pet as a gift this Christmas.
Queensland’s new State Disaster Co-ordinator
Fri 23 Dec 22 at 12:17 PM

Queensland’s new State Disaster Co-ordinator

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the appointment of a new State Disaster Co-ordinator.
Queensland takes a piece of Cake to grow jobs in local start-ups
Fri 23 Dec 22 at 11:00 AM

Queensland takes a piece of Cake to grow jobs in local start-ups

Gold Coast-based software start-up Cake Equity will strengthen their technology support platform and double their local staff team with the help of the first investment from the Palaszczuk Government’s new Enterprise Acceleration Fund
Look out for traffic controllers these holidays
Fri 23 Dec 22 at 11:00 AM

Look out for traffic controllers these holidays

Queensland motorists have been urged to take it easy on the roads over the busy holiday period, particularly through roadworks.
Popular Christmas present poses potential biosecurity risk
Thu 22 Dec 22 at 03:32 PM

Popular Christmas present poses potential biosecurity risk

A plant makes for a fantastic and unique last-minute gift this festive season—provided it is a non-invasive species and free from disease and pests.
Qld Government upgrades Warwick’s Leslie Dam
Thu 22 Dec 22 at 01:25 PM

Qld Government upgrades Warwick’s Leslie Dam

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First progress report on domestic and family violence reforms
Thu 22 Dec 22 at 12:44 PM

First progress report on domestic and family violence reforms

The first independent progress report of the Palaszczuk Government’s historic Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce reforms to end domestic and family violence and criminalise coercive control has been released.
Surf safety catches a break ahead of holidays
Thu 22 Dec 22 at 11:00 AM

Surf safety catches a break ahead of holidays

A $150,000 Palaszczuk Government donation to the annual Queensland Lifesavers Appeal will help volunteers save lives at the beach over the busy summer holidays