Media Statements
Have your say on feral deer strategy
Queenslanders are being encouraged to have their say on a new strategy for dealing with the impacts of feral deer.
Work is officially underway at the MacIntyre Wind Farm precinct, a 620-worker, $2 billion project that will include Queensland’s first publicly-owned and operated wind farm and establish the state’s second Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
Mental health co-responder launch, Townsville
A specialist program dedicated to responding to emergency mental health calls for service in Townsville has been made permanent following a successful trial.
Townsville Police launch Mobile Police Beat
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, today joined Queensland Police Service (QPS) Commissioner Katarina Carroll to launch a Mobile Police Beat (MPB) in Townsville.
Traditional Owner coral monitoring will care for sea country
A Traditional Owner-led coral and marine water quality monitoring project is helping assess the health of the Great Barrier Reef in the Gladstone and Burnett Mary areas.
Queensland leads cruise ship recovery
Queensland’s $1 billion cruise ship industry’s Covid-19 economic recovery is underway with the first cruise vessel arriving at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal.
Queensland Police Service inducts 44 recruits into service
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Acting Assistant Commissioner Mark Kelly to induct 44 recruits into the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Grants open to celebrate Queensland’s diversity
Applications are now open for Queensland-based organisations keen to deliver multicultural festivals and events in 2023.
Queensland Reconciliation Award winners announced in Cairns
An inspiring social media project by the Queensland Police Service, Yarrabah Shire Council and Wugu Nyambil Employment Services has won the Premier’s Reconciliation Award for 2022.
Lighting hits the spot for Wynnum Juniors
The Palaszczuk Government has flicked the switch on a $300,000 LED field lighting upgrade at Wynnum Manly Junior Rugby League Club for Queensland’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Financial assistance for flood affected Northern and Central Qld agri-businesses
Primary producers across Northern and Central Queensland impacted by the April and May rainfall event can now apply for natural disaster recovery assistance.
Financial assistance for flood affected Southern Queensland agri-businesses
Financial recovery assistance is now available for primary producers who were impacted by the flooding that occurred in Southern Queensland throughout mid May.