Media Statements

Queensland to celebrate Tokyo 2020 athletes
Mon 27 Sep 21 at 12:00 PM

Queensland to celebrate Tokyo 2020 athletes

Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from Queensland will be cheered at the official Welcome Home celebration in Brisbane next week, on Friday October 8th
Gold Coast vaccination rollout ramps up with two new hubs at Coomera and Tugun
Mon 27 Sep 21 at 11:25 AM

Gold Coast vaccination rollout ramps up with two new hubs at Coomera and Tugun

The Palaszczuk Government will supercharge the Gold Coast’s vaccination rollout – opening two new vaccination clinics in two weeks across the Coast.
Mackay’s Elite Sport Redevelopment
Mon 27 Sep 21 at 11:00 AM

Mackay’s Elite Sport Redevelopment

Mackay’s place as a national destination for AFL and cricket has been confirmed with the first sod turned today (27 September) on the $24.2 million Stage one of the Great Barrier Reef Arena redevelopment at Harrup Park sporting complex.
Palaszczuk Government backs sheep and goat meat industry to double
Mon 27 Sep 21 at 09:55 AM

Palaszczuk Government backs sheep and goat meat industry to double

The Palaszczuk Government has backed Queensland’s sheep and goat meat industry to double the value of production to $150 million per annum and create more than 100 new jobs in regional communities.
Proposed global scale Energy Hub one step closer for NQ
Mon 27 Sep 21 at 08:10 AM

Proposed global scale Energy Hub one step closer for NQ

Townsville is a step closer to a huge industry and jobs boost from a proposed advanced manufacturing facility at the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct that would refine ore to produce critical materials for use in new-technology batteries.
Single biggest police recruit intake in a decade
Sun 26 Sep 21 at 03:54 PM

Single biggest police recruit intake in a decade

The single largest intake of police recruits in a decade will enter the Oxley Police Academy tomorrow, as the Queensland Police Service continues the biggest investment in policing in Queensland in thirty years.
New campaign encourages Queenslanders to get vaccinated
Sun 26 Sep 21 at 12:15 PM

New campaign encourages Queenslanders to get vaccinated

For the love of family, friends and time together, of brunches and long lunches, and travel and adventure – get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Smithfield Regional Community Forum tomorrow
Sun 26 Sep 21 at 12:00 PM

Smithfield Regional Community Forum tomorrow

Smithfield tomorrow (Sep 27) will host the third Regional Community Forum for the Far North Queensland region for 2021, with local forum members, Ministers and Members of Parliament to discuss priorities and projects to continue the state’s economic recovery.
Ayr Regional Community Forum tomorrow
Sun 26 Sep 21 at 12:00 PM

Ayr Regional Community Forum tomorrow

Ayr tomorrow (Sep 27) will host the third Regional Community Forum for the North-North-West Queensland region for 2021, with forum members, Ministers and Members of Parliament to discuss priorities and projects which continue the state’s economic recovery
Ilfracombe Regional Community Forum tomorrow
Sun 26 Sep 21 at 12:00 PM

Ilfracombe Regional Community Forum tomorrow

Ilfracombe tomorrow (Sep 27) will host the third Regional Community Forum for the Western Queensland region for 2021, with local forum members, Ministers and Members of Parliament to discuss priorities and projects which will continue the state’s economic recovery
Mount Morgan Regional Community Forum tomorrow
Sun 26 Sep 21 at 12:00 PM

Mount Morgan Regional Community Forum tomorrow

Mount Morgan tomorrow (Sep 27) will host the third Regional Community Forum for the Central Queensland region for 2021, with forum members, Ministers and Members of Parliament to discuss priorities and projects which will continue the state’s economic recovery
Crows Nest Regional Community Forum tomorrow
Sun 26 Sep 21 at 12:00 PM

Crows Nest Regional Community Forum tomorrow

Crows Nest tomorrow (Sep 27) will host the third Regional Community Forum for the Darling Downs-South West region for 2021, with forum members, Ministers and Members of Parliament gathering to discuss priorities and projects which will continue the state’s economic recovery