Media Statements

L-R Logan Deputy Mayor Jon Raven, BSF Director Anthony Stoeckert, BSF Director Frank Boyes, Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick, federal Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Fri 08 Oct 21 at 12:21 PM

Iconic Logan manufacturer steel themselves for future growth

Beenleigh Steel Fabrications will soon expand to a new $4.2 million facility, with works underway at a greenfield site in Berrinba.
Olympic Growth Plan for Fraser Coast’s Indigenous Businesses
Fri 08 Oct 21 at 11:59 AM

Olympic Growth Plan for Fraser Coast’s Indigenous Businesses

Indigenous business owners and operators will be given the opportunity to have their say on what they need to grow and shine in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
“Rock library” upgrade at the core of future discoveries
Fri 08 Oct 21 at 11:56 AM

“Rock library” upgrade at the core of future discoveries

Work is underway on a bigger, better Mount Isa "rock library" to make it easier for explorers to find the next big mining prospect in the state's world-leading North West Minerals Province.
Olympic Growth Plan for Central Queensland’s Indigenous Businesses
Fri 08 Oct 21 at 11:55 AM

Olympic Growth Plan for Central Queensland’s Indigenous Businesses

Indigenous business owners and operators will be given the opportunity to have their say on what they need to grow and shine in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
Olympic Growth Plan for Cairns Indigenous Businesses
Fri 08 Oct 21 at 11:45 AM

Olympic Growth Plan for Cairns Indigenous Businesses

Indigenous business owners and operators will be given the opportunity to have their say on what they need to grow and shine in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
Justice Kerri Mellifont appointed QCAT president
Fri 08 Oct 21 at 11:31 AM

Justice Kerri Mellifont appointed QCAT president

Former Queensland Woman Lawyer of the Year, Justice Kerri Mellifont QC, has been appointed as the new Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) president.
Regional quarantine facility well under way at Wellcamp
Fri 08 Oct 21 at 10:50 AM

Regional quarantine facility well under way at Wellcamp

Queensland’s first dedicated regional quarantine facility is moving ahead quickly with the first concrete poured at the Wellcamp site today.
New Ministerial roles in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 03:43 PM

New Ministerial roles in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced new ministerial responsibilities in preparation for hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The SBFC signing in Townsville
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 02:14 PM

Townsville officially becomes a Small Business Friendly Council

Small businesses in Townsville are set to benefit from a new Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) commitment made by Townsville City Council today.
School safety calendar comp attracts record number of entries
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 02:00 PM

School safety calendar comp attracts record number of entries

School students from all over Queensland have been congratulated for bringing rural health and safety issues to prominence via the 2021 Farm Safety Calendar Competition.
Exclusive licence to market mango varieties, sweet as
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 01:22 PM

Exclusive licence to market mango varieties, sweet as

The Queensland Government is offering three elite mango varieties for commercial development.
Dedicated quarantine facilities mean more seasonal workers for Queensland
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 01:21 PM

Dedicated quarantine facilities mean more seasonal workers for Queensland

Dedicated quarantine facilities will allow more Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Workers Program (PLS/SWP) workers into Queensland.