Media Statements

Pets in Crisis program to almost double
Sat 11 Jun 22 at 10:25 AM

Pets in Crisis program to almost double

More Queenslanders escaping domestic violence can now ensure their pets are kept safe from harm and cared for at animal shelters across the state.
New Chief Magistrate and District Court Judge appointed
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 04:28 PM

New Chief Magistrate and District Court Judge appointed

Queensland’s judiciary continues its journey towards gender equality with two more women appointed as District Court Judges.
 Recruiting for new tourism leader
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 03:11 PM

Recruiting for new tourism leader

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has begun a search for its next Chief Executive Officer.
Terms of Reference released for Commission of Inquiry into DNA Testing in Queensland
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 02:50 PM

Terms of Reference released for Commission of Inquiry into DNA Testing in Queensland

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the release of Terms of Reference for the Commission of Inquiry into Queensland DNA Testing.
L-R CleanCo Board Director Paul Venus, Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick, Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni, CleanCo interim CEO Darryl Rowell
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 02:09 PM

$35 million flows in for potential pumped hydro project

The 2022-23 State Budget will allocate $35 million to advance a statewide search for a second potential pumped hydro energy storage site in Queensland.
Jobs for Queensland focus of Japan trade mission
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 02:03 PM

Jobs for Queensland focus of Japan trade mission

Converting Queensland’s renewables potential into investment and jobs will be the key focus of Deputy Premier Steven Miles’ trade mission to Japan.
Pharmacy manufacturing unit delivers lifesaving treatment
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 01:30 PM

Pharmacy manufacturing unit delivers lifesaving treatment

A lifesaving $6.75 million laboratory at Townsville Hospital is manufacturing medications for North Queensland patients.
Millions more on the table to tackle illegal dumping
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 12:30 PM

Millions more on the table to tackle illegal dumping

The Palaszczuk Government has announced a further $2 million to stop illegal dumping in its tracks with the latest round of its Local Government Illegal Dumping Partnerships Program.
Ambulance Wish program lands in Townsville
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 12:30 PM

Ambulance Wish program lands in Townsville

The beloved Ambulance Wish program which grants Queenslanders’ dying wishes has landed in Townsville, the first hub outside of South East Queensland.
Recreational fisher Melinda Henderson and Fisheries Minister Mark Furner launch the new online network.
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 11:39 AM

Women’s recreational fishing network launched

The Palaszczuk Government has launched a new social media network to encourage more women to take up fishing.
Home is where the heart care is for NQ paediatric cardiology patients
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 11:15 AM

Home is where the heart care is for NQ paediatric cardiology patients

The Palaszczuk Government’s $1.4 million paediatric cardiology service at Townsville Hospital is now operational.
Townsville Hospital staff honoured at Excellence Awards
Fri 10 Jun 22 at 07:30 AM

Townsville Hospital staff honoured at Excellence Awards

Thirty finalists comprised of individuals and teams from the Townsville Hospital and Health Service have been honoured overnight for their demonstrated excellence in delivering care to North Queenslanders.