Media Statements

Queenslanders invited to get involved in Child Protection Week
Sun 05 Sep 21 at 03:00 PM

Queenslanders invited to get involved in Child Protection Week

Queensland’s Child Protection Week is underway for 2021 with a reminder that protecting children is everyone’s business – not just for one week a year but for the other 51 weeks as well.
New blueprint to deliver improved maternity services for Theodore
Sun 05 Sep 21 at 11:57 AM

New blueprint to deliver improved maternity services for Theodore

Better access to family friendly and affordable accommodation, as well as improved access to local Telehealth services for Theodore’s expectant mothers are among a raft of improvements to local maternity services recommended after a clinical review.
Backing Queensland businesses to go for Olympic gold
Sun 05 Sep 21 at 07:30 AM

Backing Queensland businesses to go for Olympic gold

Queensland businesses are readying at the starting line to go for Olympic gold with the launch of a supplier gateway.
Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan and Redcliffe Dolphin players at Burringbar Park Hockey
Sat 04 Sep 21 at 03:29 PM

New facilities to grow northside hockey recovery

Almost half-a-million dollars have been invested in new change rooms and amenities at Chermside’s Burringbar Park Hockey Facility for the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Cash back in Queensland pockets
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 07:00 PM

Cash back in Queensland pockets

Another $50 is on its way to more than two million Queensland households, with the state’s publicly-owned power assets delivering their fifth dividend in four years.
Big fine for illegal mangrove clearing
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 02:34 PM

Big fine for illegal mangrove clearing

A Maryborough man has been fined $25,000 in the Maryborough Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to destroying marine plants and conducting unauthorised works in a declared Fish Habitat Area at Kalah Creek.
Black day for black jewfish black marketeer
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 02:32 PM

Black day for black jewfish black marketeer

A charter boat skipper has been hit with more than $33,000 in fines and costs after being found guilty in the Mackay Magistrates Court of two charges, including a major black marketing offence.
Former minister bolsters regional Queensland board
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 02:23 PM

Former minister bolsters regional Queensland board

Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick and Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey have announced that Dr Anthony Lynham has been appointed a director and chair of the Gladstone Port Corporation (GPC).
Two new judges appointed to Queensland’s Supreme Court
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 02:11 PM

Two new judges appointed to Queensland’s Supreme Court

Two Queen’s Counsel with more than 50 years’ combined legal experience are set to join the Bench of Queensland’s Supreme Court.
Brisbane Festival returns brighter than ever
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 01:52 PM

Brisbane Festival returns brighter than ever

Brisbane Festival 2021 is back with a jam-packed three-week program of performances and arts experiences set to excite and entice Queenslanders, ending with the Sunsuper Riverfire spectacular.
Minister Hinchliffe and Mayor Tate officially open the Gold Coast Dolphins' clubhouse renovations
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 12:53 PM

Dolphins put runs on the board with new change rooms

On the eve of this summer’s competition, the Gold Coast District Cricket Club at Robina has hit a six for the Palaszczuk Government’s Economic Recovery Plan with the opening of $974,000 in new female-friendly change rooms
Logan-Gold Coast rail plan for faster, more frequent trains
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 12:30 PM

Logan-Gold Coast rail plan for faster, more frequent trains

Community feedback is being sought on a proposal for a multi-billion dollar overhaul of the southern rail network to support increased train services between the Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane.