Media Statements
World Science Festival creates great chemistry in 2021
Packed with innovative ideas, thought-provoking fun and scientific surprises, this year’s World Science Festival is firing on all cylinders.
Koala shield trial to slash wildlife road toll
Ground-breaking koala safety shields are being trialled before being installed on the M1 motorway in an innovative collaboration between the Department of Environment and Science (DES) and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Successful Regional Jobs Committees extended
The Palaszczuk Government is extending six successful Regional Jobs Committees (RJC) to help place the right people with the right skills and right training, in the right jobs in regions across Queensland.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR FLOOD-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
Disaster assistance is now available to Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim councils following sustained heavy rainfall and ongoing flash-flooding across Southern Queensland.
Palaszczuk Government committed to supporting all Queenslanders through advocacy support
The Palaszczuk Government is committed to working to ensure that all Queenslanders with disability, no matter where they live, have access to the support they deserve.
Growing Tourism Infrastructure grows jobs and recovery
The Palaszczuk Government’s $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund is continuing to create new jobs and attractions for regional Queensland’s economic recovery.
QBuild skills more Queensland apprentices for jobs
The Palaszczuk Government’s Rebuilding QBuild program continues to skill Queenslanders for the future with a further 21 trade apprentices joining the ranks of the government construction arm today.
Moreton Bay Regional Council is receiving $9.3 million for community infrastructure
Moreton Bay Regional Council is receiving $9.3 million for shovel-ready community infrastructure projects that could create hundreds of jobs.
Gold Coast City Council receives over $9.8 million for community infrastructure
Gold Coast City Council is receiving $9.81 million for shovel-ready community infrastructure projects that could create hundreds of jobs.
Ipswich and Scenic Rim Councils receive over $10 million for community infrastructure
Ipswich and Scenic Rim Councils are receiving $10.66 million for shovel-ready community infrastructure projects that could create hundreds of jobs.
Sunshine Coast and Noosa Councils receive over $11 million for community infrastructure
Sunshine Coast Regional Council is receiving $7.01 million and Noosa Shire Council $4.08 million for shovel-ready community infrastructure projects that could create hundreds of jobs.
Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Somerset receive share in $100 million for community infrastructure
Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Somerset Regional Councils are sharing in $100 million for shovel-ready community infrastructure projects that could create hundreds of jobs.