Media Statements
Wed 07 Apr 21 at 12:53 PM
October to be a month-long celebration of Queensland’s seniors
For the first time, the State’s annual Seniors Week will become a month-long celebration of our state’s seniors with $100,000 provided by the Palaszczuk Government to schools, community groups, non-government organisations and local councils to host events and activities.
Mon 05 Apr 21 at 11:37 AM
Rent reprieve for cyclone-impacted primary producers in North Queensland
More than 1500 primary producers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Niran will receive a land rent reprieve as part of the Queensland Government’s disaster assistance measures.
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 04:54 PM
Be heard at a Far North Queensland Youth Speak Out event
Young North Queenslanders who want a say in shaping the future of our community and state now have a chance to be heard as part of a series of powerful youth roundtables.
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 03:29 PM
Be heard at a Youth Speak Out event
Young Queenslanders who want a say in shaping the future of our state now have a chance to be heard during a series of powerful youth roundtables.
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 02:50 PM
A ‘huge shout out’ for mask donation in remote Qld
Businesses including Woolworths have been praised for helping the COVID response by delivering more than 60,000 free face masks to the Torres Strait and 12,000 to Palm Island and Doomadgee.
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 01:26 PM
Greater Brisbane lockdown ends; some restrictions remain to keep Queensland safe
Greater Brisbane’s lockdown ended at 12 noon today.
Wed 31 Mar 21 at 06:15 PM
Mandated Check In Qld to aid contact tracing at pubs, restaurants and cafes
The Palaszczuk Government’s new COVID-Safe check-in app will be mandated for most hospitality businesses across Queensland from 1 May to assist with contact tracing efforts.
Mon 29 Mar 21 at 05:01 PM
Greater Brisbane lockdown and Queensland restrictions
The Greater Brisbane region has now entered a three-day lockdown and increased restrictions are in place across Queensland as evidence of community transmission of the UK strain of COVID-19 continues to emerge.
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 01:09 PM
South West Queensland training program leads to more local gas sector jobs
Thirteen trainees and apprentices from the Western Downs will kick off their careers within Queensland’s gas sector as part of a successful apprenticeship and trainee program.
Thu 25 Mar 21 at 04:28 PM
All across Queensland, The Palaszczuk Government’s $100 million Equipping TAFE for our Future plan is rolling out, while continuing to deliver free training for young Queenslanders under 25.
Thu 25 Mar 21 at 02:06 PM
Placemakers will light up the Gold Coast for Bleach 2021
A spectacular light installation will illuminate the Gold Coast sky later this year, thanks to a $100,000 investment from the Palaszczuk Government.
Thu 25 Mar 21 at 01:29 PM
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair set for another successful year
The Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair (CIAF) is set to reach new heights this year, thanks to a $200,000 funding boost from the Palaszczuk Government.