Media Statements

Emergency use permit ups fall armyworm fight
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 02:47 PM

Emergency use permit ups fall armyworm fight

The Queensland Government has welcomed the emergency use approval of a biopesticide to combat fall armyworm (FAW).
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 comes to Queensland
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 02:17 PM

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 comes to Queensland

Brisbane has been named as a host city for the FIFA Women’s World Cup with matches set to be played at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) in 2023.
Conondale National Park, Booloumba Creek Camping area
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 02:16 PM

Easter holiday camping good to go

Camping at Queensland’s iconic national parks and forests is good to go this Easter with the end of lockdown in Greater Brisbane and easing of COVID19 restrictions announced today.
Greater Brisbane lockdown ends; some restrictions remain to keep Queensland safe
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.
Palaszczuk Government to help upgrade small landfills
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 01:09 PM

Palaszczuk Government to help upgrade small landfills

The Queensland Government has invested $1 million to help local governments upgrade their landfill infrastructure.
Queensland farmers get another tool to help fight the effects of drought
Thu 01 Apr 21 at 01:00 PM

Queensland farmers get another tool to help fight the effects of drought

Queensland farmers and dam owners have another tool to their belt to help combat the devastating effects of drought.
Mandated Check In Qld to aid contact tracing at pubs, restaurants and cafes
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.
Rural-stock investigation course musters up state’s specialised investigators
Tue 30 Mar 21 at 06:00 PM

Rural-stock investigation course musters up state’s specialised investigators

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, today congratulated Detective Superintendent Colin Briggs from the Drug and Serious Crime Group, and the Queensland Police Service’s specialist rural investigators, on their rural-stock investigation course and their dedicated commitment to supporting regional Queenslanders.
Big Rocks Weir declared a coordinated project
Tue 30 Mar 21 at 11:28 AM

Big Rocks Weir declared a coordinated project

A $60 million proposal to boost water supply in the Charters Towers region has been declared a coordinated project.
Greater Brisbane lockdown and Queensland restrictions
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.
Palaszczuk Government extends free playgroup
Sun 28 Mar 21 at 11:38 AM

Palaszczuk Government extends free playgroup

Thousands more Queensland families with children under one will have access to free Playgroup, thanks to the Palaszczuk Government extending its free Playgroup campaign.
Molongle Creek boaties set to get all-tide access
Sat 27 Mar 21 at 05:55 PM

Molongle Creek boaties set to get all-tide access

All-tide access for Molongle Creek boaties is a step closer with stage two dredging work set to begin soon.