Media Statements
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Queensland Cultural Centre
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch is encouraging Queenslanders to celebrate the holiday season at the Queensland Cultural Centre boasting a full program of arts and cultural events, exhibitions and activities that enhance our great Queensland lifestyle.
Around $6m for Group Training Organisation Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Up to 244 pre-apprentices across the state will benefit under the Queensland Government’s Group Training Organisation Pre-Apprenticeship Program in a stepping stone to a career in construction, engineering or hospitality.
Chill with plenty of Queensland seafood again this Christmas
The Queensland Government is urging Queenslanders to back the seafood industry this festive season and enjoy the plentiful supplies of prawns, scallops, crab, and fish on offer.
Queensland’s great lifestyle drives visitor recovery
Queensland is predicted to become the only Australian state to make a full pandemic recovery for domestic visitor nights by the end of this year.
Flathead stock healthy thanks to nation-leading management practices
A nation-leading fishery management practice has helped ensure the recovery of the stock of one of Queensland’s favourite fish species.
Emergency Services bring joy to young Queenslanders this Christmas
Queensland’s emergency services are preparing to deliver gifts to kids in need ahead of the annual Christmas Day Santa Run, today joining forces to package approximately 1,500 gifts to be distributed on Christmas Day.
Help available for Queenslanders doing it tough this Christmas
Queenslanders who need a helping hand this Christmas can access a range of services and supports to ease the burden this festive season.
Hot consumer safety tips for summer
As the weather heats up, many families are looking forward to spending more time outdoors and around water
Partnerships are a Plus1 for Queensland arts companies
In a creative and collaborative approach to supporting the growth of Queensland arts organisations, the Palaszczuk Government will invest up to $376,500 to enable nine arts organisations to leverage additional revenue through the new Strategic Partnerships Fund.
SES partnership powers equipment delivery ahead of storm season
Far North State Emergency Service (SES) Groups today received more than $30,000 worth of equipment including lighting and power tools to prepare for the cyclone, storm and flood season.
Bucket list trip catches Christmas cash (and a great big fish)
A fishing holiday targeting bucket list species has netted a $20,000 Christmas cash catch for a Maleny fisher who jagged first prize in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Fish’n’SIP$ tagged fishing competition.
Queenslanders planning a backyard barbecue, or a camping, boating or caravanning holiday are encouraged to follow some simple tips to have a gas safe summer.