Media Statements

Rapid housing response is rolling out in flood-affected Queensland communities
Wed 09 Mar 22 at 04:44 PM

Rapid housing response is rolling out in flood-affected Queensland communities

The Palaszczuk Government has moved rapidly to implement a range of measures in response to the current housing challenges and homelessness following recent severe rainfall and flooding.
Primary school STEM program tackles skills shortages of the future
Wed 09 Mar 22 at 04:28 PM

Primary school STEM program tackles skills shortages of the future

A pioneering STEM program, which aims to provide educators the tools and knowledge to teach specialist design and technology skills, is being delivered in some Queensland primary schools, thanks to a collaboration between the State Government and an educational technology company.
Gympie schools band together in face of flood damage
Wed 09 Mar 22 at 02:18 PM

Gympie schools band together in face of flood damage

Education Minister Grace Grace today visited Gympie schools that had experienced significant damage in the recent floods, and thanked Gympie Central State School for opening their doors to other students.
Matildas to play New Zealand in Townsville
Wed 09 Mar 22 at 01:05 PM

Matildas to play New Zealand in Townsville

Australia’s Matildas will play their first game in North Queensland when they take on the New Zealand Ferns on 8 April in an historic match at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Flood victims beware of insurance claim farmers
Wed 09 Mar 22 at 12:42 PM

Flood victims beware of insurance claim farmers

Flood affected Queenslanders are being warned to be aware of ‘claims farmers’ who often crop up in the wake of disasters to offer assistance with their insurance claim.
Virtual reality experiences are set to amaze
Wed 09 Mar 22 at 12:21 PM

Virtual reality experiences are set to amaze

Amaze World has launched on the Sunshine Coast after a $1 million upgrade with new virtual reality dinosaur and treasure hunt experiences.
Multi-million dollar boost to Bundaberg manufacturers
Wed 09 Mar 22 at 11:27 AM

Multi-million dollar boost to Bundaberg manufacturers

Nearly $4 million in Made in Queensland (MiQ) Grants will help two Bundaberg manufacturing businesses significantly grow their operations and support more than 80 local jobs
Education Minister Grace Grace, Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders, Principal Kim Burns, school leaders (L-R) Noah Schwazrock, Harminnie Johnson, Cienna Wagner, Darlin Katt
Wed 09 Mar 22 at 10:57 AM

Maryborough state schools support each other through floods

Education Minister Grace Grace today visited St Helens State School to see the clean-up effort that’s in full swing following last week’s floods.
Waste levy exemption helps clean up
Wed 09 Mar 22 at 10:18 AM

Waste levy exemption helps clean up

The Palaszczuk Government is providing flood-affected communities with waste levy exemptions to help with the clean-up.
Youth justice services boosted in Cairns
Tue 08 Mar 22 at 02:00 PM

Youth justice services boosted in Cairns

Six youth justice staff will soon start operating out of the Edmonton PCYC in Cairns to offer faster and closer intervention for at-risk young people.
Pilot project training more cooks for Queensland kitchens
Tue 08 Mar 22 at 11:24 AM

Pilot project training more cooks for Queensland kitchens

The Palaszczuk Government is putting more cooks in Queensland kitchens with the launch of an innovative pilot program matching employers with apprentice chefs
Major-General to lead flood recovery
Tue 08 Mar 22 at 10:44 AM

Major-General to lead flood recovery

One of the ADF’s most respected leaders will take charge of Queensland’s flood recovery.