Media Statements
Resource boost for Queensland’s future marine rescue service
Mackay students Share the Dignity
Education Minister Grace Grace today visited Pioneer State High School and welcomed the installation of the school’s Dignity Vending Machine to provide students access to free period products at school.
Grant to kick-start new LGBTIQ+ community alliance
Organisations who work with and represent Queensland’s LGBTIQ+ community are being encouraged to submit an application for a grant to start-up a new LGBTIQ+ community alliance.
Queenslanders have come out in force to get their free flu shot, with vaccination rates increasing by more than 14.7 per cent since the free flu vaccine initiative was announced last week.
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to officially open the new Biloela Police Station and to launch three police camper trailers.
Port of Mackay trade hits over 3 million tonnes
The Port of Mackay is heading for a record-equalling year of trade, the best in 10 years, as the Palaszczuk Government’s economic recovery powers on.
$8.6m to revegetate, protect Brigalow Belt for koalas
The Palaszczuk Government has announced an $8.6 million partnership with Queensland Trust for Nature (QTFN) to restore and protect key koala habitat in the vast northern Brigalow Belt, west of Rockhampton and Mackay.
Queenslanders invited to have their say on major smoking law overhaul
Stronger enforcement action on illicit tobacco sale and supply, the introduction of a licencing scheme for the sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes, tougher restrictions on cigarette machines in licenced venues and expanding smoke-free areas are measures being considered as part of Queensland’s smoking law reform.
Vaccination requirements eased for hospital visitors
Queenslanders who have not been vaccinated can visit the State’s public and private hospitals from today.
Far North Queensland recreational fishing boost as part of $250,000 grant program
Six community organisations in Far North Queensland will receive Queensland Government grants to help more people get involved in recreational fishing in the region.
Rockhampton recreational fishing boost as part of $250,000 grant program
Two local governments and a community organisation in the Rockhampton region will receive Queensland Government grants to help more people get involved in recreational fishing in the region.
Gladstone recreational fishing boost as part of $250,000 grant program
A fishing trail project in the Gladstone region will receive a Queensland Government grant to help more people get involved in recreational fishing in the region.