Media Statements

Cairns to host Tourism Week in 2023
Fri 04 Nov 22 at 06:00 AM

Cairns to host Tourism Week in 2023

PREMIER'S SPEECH - DESTINATIONQ FORUM GOLD COAST
Thu 03 Nov 22 at 03:06 PM

PREMIER'S SPEECH - DESTINATIONQ FORUM GOLD COAST

It’s great to be back on the Gold Coast.
Stock routes investment funds upgrades and supports good jobs
Thu 03 Nov 22 at 02:00 PM

Stock routes investment funds upgrades and supports good jobs

More than one million dollars is being invested to upgrade the vital stock route network to support Queensland’s agricultural sector and the good jobs it sustains.
Community projects focus on preventing crime
Thu 03 Nov 22 at 02:00 PM

Community projects focus on preventing crime

A new round of funding has opened for community organisations that have projects that aim to tackle youth crime
Pacific Pines SHS begins new chapter with $25m junior precinct to provide better services
Thu 03 Nov 22 at 01:34 PM

Pacific Pines SHS begins new chapter with $25m junior precinct to provide better services

Doors have opened on the Palaszczuk Government’s new $25 million junior learning precinct at Pacific Pines State High School on the rapidly-growing Gold Coast.
Land of the Gulf Country returned to Traditional Owners
Thu 03 Nov 22 at 01:34 PM

Land of the Gulf Country returned to Traditional Owners

Queensland’s Gangalidda and Garawa people have 20,000 more reasons to celebrate after a land handover at Burketown today in remote north-west Queensland.
Palaszczuk Government supports better road safety education services with funding boost
Thu 03 Nov 22 at 01:05 PM

Palaszczuk Government supports better road safety education services with funding boost

More than $630,000 in Community Road Safety grant funding will be shared among 39 grassroots road safety education initiatives across the state.
AgTech Month showcases the future of farming
Thu 03 Nov 22 at 12:43 PM

AgTech Month showcases the future of farming

Adoption of AgTech is accelerating across Queensland, with expectations of a doubling of key stakeholder involvement from 10,000 to 20,000 by next year.
New $2 million home for Far Northern firefighters providing good jobs and better services
Thu 03 Nov 22 at 12:30 PM

New $2 million home for Far Northern firefighters providing good jobs and better services

Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Mike Wassing were joined by Member for Cook Cynthia Lui to officially open the new $2 million Mossman Fire and Rescue Station today.
Tourism plan for Queensland’s golden decade to 2032
Thu 03 Nov 22 at 10:18 AM

Tourism plan for Queensland’s golden decade to 2032

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today released the State’s ambitious tourism industry strategy – Towards Tourism 2032 – setting the direction of tourism in Queensland for the next 10 years in the lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Made in Queensland grants growing good jobs in Rocky
Wed 02 Nov 22 at 02:08 PM

Made in Queensland grants growing good jobs in Rocky

A Palaszczuk Government manufacturing grant has helped Rockhampton herbicide manufacturer Cirrus Ag create new jobs and attract interstate customers and now more businesses can apply.
Queensland Rail launches First Nations Steering Group
Wed 02 Nov 22 at 01:30 PM

Queensland Rail launches First Nations Steering Group

Customers travelling on Queensland Rail’s long-distance and tourism services can expect more Indigenous cultural experiences onboard, with the establishment of a First Nations Steering Group.