Media Statements
Queensland will host Australia’s premier tourism conference, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), with the Gold Coast today named the home of the 2023 event.
Emergency service volunteers receive ‘mind armour’
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) launched Mindarma today, a new online learning program to support the psychological wellbeing of their volunteers.
SES volunteers have the WOW factor
Queensland’s ‘orange army’ was celebrated today with regional events held across the state to thank State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the community in times of need.
New Cyber Security Training Centres strengthen digital workforce
More than 2000 Queenslanders are taking advantage of government funded no-fee or low-fee training to gain skills to help keep personal and business data secure.
Girl Power unleashed so STEM can blossom in schools
Education Minister Grace Grace last night met with some of Queensland’s brightest young female STEM students who have been selected to participate in the 2022 STEM Girl Power Camp in Brisbane.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath will hold a press conference.
Community recovery hubs opening in Beachmere, Gatton, Laidley and Warwick
People impacted by recent flooding can access assistance at three community recovery hubs to open on Wednesday 18 May in some of the hardest-hit areas.
1000th vessel removed for Queensland's War on Wrecks
The 1000th vessel has been removed as part of the Palaszczuk Government War on Wrecks program from Cabbage Tree Creek at Shorncliffe.
Queensland businesses to get ready for more grants
Queensland’s small and medium-sized businesses have another opportunity to secure grants of up to $50,000 to help them grow and create jobs.
Tewantin National Park branches out, sprouts new jobs
More than 2,400 hectares of former Noosa state forest and plantation will be added to Tewantin National Park, the Palaszczuk Government has announced, restoring swathes of native habitat and creating new jobs.
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Five new correctional dogs join the front line at new training ‘digs’
Queensland’s elite corrections dogs and their specialist handlers will now be trained at a dedicated new purpose-built training facility in Brisbane.
Queensland’s Magistrates Court renews commitment to reconciliation
Reducing the overrepresentation of First Nations people in Queensland’s criminal justice system is a key focus of the Magistrates Court of Queensland’s new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).