Media Statements

Mon 17 Jan 22 at 11:56 AM
Weipa birthing services boosted
A Midwifery Group Practice is up and running at the Weipa Integrated Health Service in preparation for the new birthing service due to open later this year.

Mon 17 Jan 22 at 11:23 AM
Education Minister confirms no extension to 2022 school year
Education Minister Grace Grace has confirmed revised lesson delivery will allow the full curriculum to be delivered to Queensland students over a condensed semester, meaning an extra week at the end of the school year will not be necessary.

Mon 17 Jan 22 at 09:10 AM
EXTRAORDINARY ASSISTANCE GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE WIDE BAY BURNETT
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE

Sat 15 Jan 22 at 12:00 PM
Queensland Rail temporary regional service changes amid COVID-19 impacts
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland Rail has continued to deliver regional rail services, connecting communities across Queensland, with minimal disruption.

Fri 14 Jan 22 at 11:13 AM
The Australian, Queensland and local governments are joining forces with Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) to redevelop an iconic Gladstone tourist attraction, the Port City’s famous Auckland Hill.

Fri 14 Jan 22 at 09:00 AM
Isla and Oliver top the list for baby names in 2021
Isla is the new queen of baby girl names in Queensland after overtaking long-running favourite Charlotte in 2021.

Thu 13 Jan 22 at 02:51 PM
The Premier has announced that from 1am Saturday (15 Jan), Queensland’s domestic border restrictions are being lifted.

Thu 13 Jan 22 at 01:02 PM
Funding for Queensland’s diverse communities to respond to DFV
Fourteen community organisations across Queensland have been successful in receiving grant funding from the Queensland Government for projects that respond to domestic and family violence (DFV) in the state’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

Wed 12 Jan 22 at 05:30 PM
DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXTENDED FOR FLOODED QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES
Additional disaster assistance is being provided to Bundaberg, North Burnett and South Burnett Regional Councils following the recent floods associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.

Wed 12 Jan 22 at 03:00 PM
Don’t get stormed by door knockers this storm season
As cyclones, storm surges and flooding affect large parts of Queensland leaving many homes and other buildings damaged consumers are being warned to be wary of dodgy door to door traders offering to do repair work.

Wed 12 Jan 22 at 02:29 PM
Financial assistance for flood affected agri-businesses
Primary producers across the Wide Bay-Burnett region impacted by the recent ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth rainfall event can now apply for natural disaster recovery assistance.

Tue 11 Jan 22 at 02:55 PM
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FLOODED FRASER COAST AND GYMPIE RESIDENTS IN QUEENSLAND
JOINT RELEASE