Media Statements

Queensland gives its support for Wiyi Yani U Thangani
Wed 05 Oct 22 at 03:00 PM

Queensland gives its support for Wiyi Yani U Thangani

The Palaszczuk Government has announced its support for the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) Report and project.
Disaster Assistance available following South-Western Queensland Floods
Wed 05 Oct 22 at 02:00 PM

Disaster Assistance available following South-Western Queensland Floods

Disaster assistance is now available in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) after intense rainfall and severe flooding throughout south-west Queensland in recent weeks.
Renewable Energy Training Facility for Queensland’s energy transformation
Wed 05 Oct 22 at 10:31 AM

Renewable Energy Training Facility for Queensland’s energy transformation

A state-of-the-art new training facility for renewable energy will give workers the skills they need for the thousands of jobs to be created under the Palaszczuk Government’s landmark Energy and Jobs Plan.
New fund to connect workers with employers
Tue 04 Oct 22 at 03:49 PM

New fund to connect workers with employers

Industry and community peak bodies can now apply for Palaszczuk Government funding to trial workforce solutions with partner bodies.
Power running through Queensland’s First Renewable Energy Zone
Tue 04 Oct 22 at 11:26 AM

Power running through Queensland’s First Renewable Energy Zone

The Far North’s Kaban Green Power Hub has reached a major milestone today, with the $373 million wind farm project now officially connected to Queensland’s new SuperGrid.
Help build Queensland’s SuperGrid!
Tue 04 Oct 22 at 10:42 AM

Help build Queensland’s SuperGrid!

Calling all electricity equipment manufacturing businesses: Queensland is creating domestic manufacturing supply chains for the renewable energy components needed to build the super grid.
Community climate funding to spark cleaner, cheaper energy
Mon 03 Oct 22 at 09:45 AM

Community climate funding to spark cleaner, cheaper energy

Community groups keen to take part in Queensland’s renewable industrial revolution are being encouraged to put their hand up, with funding on the table to purchase and install cheaper, cleaner energy.
New QPS aircraft fleet has Queensland covered
Sun 02 Oct 22 at 12:35 PM

New QPS aircraft fleet has Queensland covered

A fleet of replacement aircraft to be delivered to the Queensland Police Service Aviation Capability Group will provide enhanced life-saving organ retrieval capabilities and further bolster community safety across Queensland.
Take a stand against sexual violence during awareness month
Sat 01 Oct 22 at 01:00 PM

Take a stand against sexual violence during awareness month

Queenslanders are urged to take a stand to show they won’t tolerate sexual violence during Sexual Violence Awareness Month in October.
Aurizon trucks on in Townsville with hydrogen hub
Fri 30 Sep 22 at 04:44 PM

Aurizon trucks on in Townsville with hydrogen hub

Townsville heavy vehicles could soon be trucking-on with hydrogen thanks to up to $5 million from the Palaszczuk Government, for new prime movers and a refuelling facility.
Gordonvale Cup takes centre stage
Fri 30 Sep 22 at 02:49 PM

Gordonvale Cup takes centre stage

The Gordonvale community is set to come to life this Saturday afternoon with the running of the popular annual Cup meeting.
FIRST PROPERTY BUY BACK OFFERS ACCEPTED BY FLOOD-AFFECTED SEQ HOMEOWNERS
Fri 30 Sep 22 at 02:39 PM

FIRST PROPERTY BUY BACK OFFERS ACCEPTED BY FLOOD-AFFECTED SEQ HOMEOWNERS

Twenty-three flood-impacted homeowners in Goodna and Brisbane are the first Queenslanders to accept a voluntary home buy back offer as part of the $741 million Resilient Homes Fund.