Media Statements

Burdekin VMR celebrates 50 years
Sat 27 Mar 21 at 05:53 PM

Burdekin VMR celebrates 50 years

There were double celebrations for members of the Burdekin Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) in Home Hill overnight with a dinner to mark their 50th anniversary and a medal ceremony to recognise the exemplary service of their members.
Minister goes to new heights to celebrate National Purple Day
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 07:03 PM

Minister goes to new heights to celebrate National Purple Day

Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford this evening climbed the Story Bridge to raise awareness and show support for Queenslanders living with epilepsy on National Purple Day.
Heritage CSA grants to preserve Queensland’s past into the future
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 05:26 PM

Heritage CSA grants to preserve Queensland’s past into the future

The diversity, beauty and cultural importance of Queensland’s heritage will continue to be conserved through the latest round of Community Sustainability Action (CSA) grants.
Applications now open for young Indigenous leadership program
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 04:29 PM

Applications now open for young Indigenous leadership program

Young First Nations’ Queenslanders are urged to put their hand up for this year’s Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (QIYLP) with applications open today.
New chapter starts for Gulngay People in Far North Queensland
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 04:03 PM

New chapter starts for Gulngay People in Far North Queensland

The traditional custodians of more than 70 hectares of land located in Tully and Hull heads had their ancient rights formally recognised today.
South West Queensland training program leads to more local gas sector jobs
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.
Funeral reforms on Government agenda
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 12:11 PM

Funeral reforms on Government agenda

The Palaszczuk Government is set to prioritise reform in the funeral services sector, with a focus on price transparency for customers.
Fresh take on fish stocking in Queensland
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 11:10 AM

Fresh take on fish stocking in Queensland

A new policy for fish stocking in Queensland has paved the way for three more species to be introduced to freshwater catchments.
High five for high compliance by fishers at Wuruma Dam
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 11:05 AM

High five for high compliance by fishers at Wuruma Dam

Freshwater fishers have been praised for a high level of compliance with fisheries regulations at the popular Wuruma Dam in the North Burnett.
	  Far North community benefits from new frontline policing initiatives
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 09:25 AM

Far North community benefits from new frontline policing initiatives

Police Minister Mark Ryan and Member for Cairns Michael Healy joined Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor to announce a significant new frontline facility and a new police operation for the Far North Police District.
New pontoon at Howard Smith Wharves to boost river tourism
Fri 26 Mar 21 at 08:12 AM

New pontoon at Howard Smith Wharves to boost river tourism

The first of three new floating concrete pontoons to be built for the Howard Smith Wharves River Terminal Project has been completed and is open for business.
Government delivers consent law reforms
Thu 25 Mar 21 at 06:29 PM

Government delivers consent law reforms

The protection of women was again at the forefront of the legislative agenda of the Palaszczuk Labor Government as it delivered significant consent law reforms in Parliament today.