Media Statements

Surf’s up! Be a life saver and get the jab
Sun 24 Oct 21 at 11:54 AM

Surf’s up! Be a life saver and get the jab

There will be even more opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine next weekend with clinics set to pop up at Surf Life Saving Clubs, theme parks and entertainment precincts.

Safety nightmares uncovered this fright night
Fri 22 Oct 21 at 05:03 PM

Safety nightmares uncovered this fright night

Avoid unwanted frights or serious surprises this Halloween by checking that costumes, decorations and novelties are safe and free of nasties.

Queensland’s largest vaccination blitz planned for this Saturday
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 03:10 PM

Queensland’s largest vaccination blitz planned for this Saturday

The state’s largest vaccination blitz to date will take place this weekend and anyone yet to be vaccinated is encouraged to come forward and get their first dose.

Sexual Violence Liaison Officers to be established state-wide
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 03:09 PM

Sexual Violence Liaison Officers to be established state-wide

The Queensland Police Service is further enhancing the delivery of a victim-centric response to victims of sexual violence, with the introduction of the role of a Police Sexual Violence Liaison Officer.

Building Our Regions helps upgrade Hinchinbrook Water Treatment facility
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 02:34 PM

Building Our Regions helps upgrade Hinchinbrook Water Treatment facility

Water security for Ingham, Lower Herbert and Forrest Beach has been improved thanks to funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s Building Our Regions (BoR) program.

Wide Bay and Burnett regions step up for COVID-19 vaccines
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 02:23 PM

Wide Bay and Burnett regions step up for COVID-19 vaccines

Wide Bay and Burnett industry and local government leaders are leading by example by encouraging as many local people as possible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Partnership Paves Way for Precinct Progress
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 02:02 PM

Partnership Paves Way for Precinct Progress

An innovative partnership between the Palaszczuk Government, the education sector and private enterprise will deliver a $7.4 million community hub at Yarrabilba.

Get vaccinated to back Gold Coast small business
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 01:20 PM

Get vaccinated to back Gold Coast small business

Residents on the Gold Coast are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to help small business, following the release of Queensland’s COVID Vaccine Plan to unite families and protect Queenslanders.

New West End Police Station officially opens
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 01:00 PM

New West End Police Station officially opens

Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Katarina Carroll officially opened the new West End Police Station today.

Queensland women urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 12:24 PM

Queensland women urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves

Women of all ages in Queensland, particularly those experiencing domestic and family violence, are being encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccination to protect themselves and their families.

QFES banks on new partnership to support rural fire service volunteers
Thu 21 Oct 21 at 11:30 AM

QFES banks on new partnership to support rural fire service volunteers

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the National Australian Bank (NAB) have teamed up to support the wellbeing of Rural Fire Service volunteers.