Media Statements

Fri 04 Dec 20 at 12:15 PM
Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley multicultural events to celebrate Queensland’s diversity
Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival, Lockyer Valley Multicultural Festival and Toowoomba International Food Festival and Mosque Open Day are just some of the record number of 211 multicultural celebrations in 2021, sharing in more than $1.5 million from the Palaszczuk Government’s Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program, aimed at furthering inclusion, harmony and unity.

Fri 04 Dec 20 at 12:00 PM
Record number of multicultural events to celebrate Queensland’s diversity

Thu 03 Dec 20 at 02:26 PM
New $92.5 million Kingaroy Hospital takes shape
Workers are busy putting the final touches on a new main building as the first stage of the $92.5 million Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment nears completion.
Thu 03 Dec 20 at 02:00 PM
Mon Repos welcomes home most studied turtle in the world

Thu 03 Dec 20 at 12:44 PM
It’s the last straw for single-use plastics
The Palaszczuk Government has re-introduced legislation to ban single-use plastic items in Queensland, starting with straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates.

Thu 03 Dec 20 at 12:25 PM
Palaszczuk Government to pioneer hydrogen cars
In a Queensland first, the Palaszczuk Government will trial five Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) powered by home-grown hydrogen.

Wed 02 Dec 20 at 08:30 PM
Fares freeze on board for 2021
Ticket prices on Queensland public transport services will be frozen in 2021.

Wed 02 Dec 20 at 11:15 AM
Cloncurry Sedan Dip Road better than ever
Sedan Dip Road in Cloncurry has been rebuilt better than ever after it was damaged by the monsoon and floods in February 2019.

Wed 02 Dec 20 at 10:56 AM
Boeing’s autonomous tech flies at new North West drone range
One of the world’s largest aerospace companies, Boeing, has tested its latest autonomy technology at Australia’s first commercial drone flight testing facility at Cloncurry Airport, thanks to a $14.5 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 04:20 PM
2020 Budget caring for Queensland communities
The Palaszczuk Government’s 2020 Budget delivers a plan for Queensland’s economic recovery creating jobs and infrastructure to protect, assist and safeguard Queensland communities.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 04:13 PM
Budget builds skills for Queensland’s future
The Queensland Government has announced an investment of more than $1 billion in the 2020-21 State Budget for training and skills initiatives focussed on preparing Queenslanders for the jobs of the future.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 04:10 PM
Budget fast-tracks tourism recovery
A further $74 million will be invested in the 2020-21 Budget to help fast-track the restoration of jobs and the economic recovery of Queensland’s tourism industry.