Media Statements

Mackay State High School students with Minister Grace and Julieanne Gilbert MP
Tue 31 May 22 at 03:51 PM

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
Tue 31 May 22 at 02:05 PM

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.

High uptake for free flu jab
Tue 31 May 22 at 01:56 PM

High uptake for free flu jab

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.

Regional policing boost with new station at Biloela and camper trailers to support remote deployments
Tue 31 May 22 at 01:44 PM

Regional policing boost with new station at Biloela and camper trailers to support remote deployments

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
Tue 31 May 22 at 12:38 PM

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
Tue 31 May 22 at 12:30 PM

$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
Tue 31 May 22 at 07:22 AM

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
Mon 30 May 22 at 05:41 PM

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
Mon 30 May 22 at 01:40 PM

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
Mon 30 May 22 at 01:28 PM

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
Mon 30 May 22 at 01:26 PM

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.