Media Statements
DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXTENDED FOR FLOODED QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES
Additional disaster assistance is being provided to Bundaberg, North Burnett and South Burnett Regional Councils following the recent floods associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
Don’t get stormed by door knockers this storm season
As cyclones, storm surges and flooding affect large parts of Queensland leaving many homes and other buildings damaged consumers are being warned to be wary of dodgy door to door traders offering to do repair work.
Financial assistance for flood affected agri-businesses
Primary producers across the Wide Bay-Burnett region impacted by the recent ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth rainfall event can now apply for natural disaster recovery assistance.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FLOODED FRASER COAST AND GYMPIE RESIDENTS IN QUEENSLAND
JOINT RELEASE
Western rail lines restored after floodwaters damaged tracks
Queensland’s Western and South Western train lines have all been repaired and reopened after heavy rain caused severe flooding which damaged tracks, forcing parts of the rail network to close for weeks.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FLOODED WIDE BAY BURNETT COMMUNITIES IN QUEENSLAND
A range of disaster assistance measures are now available in the Queensland local government areas of Bundaberg, Cherbourg, Fraser Coast, Gympie, North Burnett and South Burnett following the devastating heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth from 7 – 10 January 2022.
Add a jab in your back-to-school checklist
From today, children aged five to 11 are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Grants available for partners in grime to clear illegal waste
A helping hand is on the way to the tune of $500,000 to assist primary producers and landholders with the cost of removing and safely disposing of hazardous waste.
Rule change to ensure critical work goes ahead
Critical Queensland workers will be able to provide essential services while they are classified close contacts provided they meet strict health criteria.
2022 school year to start on February 7
The start of the 2022 school year in Queensland will move from Monday January 24 to Monday February 7 to avoid opening schools during the predicted peak of the Omicron wave and to allow more time for children to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Non-urgent elective surgeries postponed
Queensland’s public hospitals are postponing all non-urgent elective surgeries until March 1.
Palaszczuk Government extends public transport fare freeze
The Palaszczuk Government has paused its annual CPI public transport fare increase to support Queenslanders during a challenging stage of the pandemic.