Media Statements

JobTrainer program set to deliver more cheap training courses for Queenslanders
Wed 24 Feb 21 at 11:55 AM

JobTrainer program set to deliver more cheap training courses for Queenslanders

More Queensland job seekers are set to benefit from $200 million in JobTrainer funding to access free or low-cost training for high demand jobs.
Olkola Rangers Jack and Fred. The Olkola Aboriginal Corporation currently owns and manages over 800,000 hectares of Olkola Traditional lands in Central Cape York.
Wed 24 Feb 21 at 10:51 AM

Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger program expands

Fifty new Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers will be employed this year to help protect Queensland’s natural and cultural landscapes.
Ministerial Energy Council to guide Queensland take off
Tue 23 Feb 21 at 02:19 PM

Ministerial Energy Council to guide Queensland take off

Energy sector leaders, industry bodies, consumer groups and unions will come together with government leaders to ensure Queenslanders continue to benefit from cheaper, cleaner energy into the future.
GREEN LIGHT FOR ANZAC COMMEMORATIONS
Tue 23 Feb 21 at 10:35 AM

GREEN LIGHT FOR ANZAC COMMEMORATIONS

Queensland’s Anzac Day commemorations will proceed as normal.
Whale-of-a-time with New Jetstar flights
Tue 23 Feb 21 at 10:20 AM

Whale-of-a-time with New Jetstar flights

New Jetstar flights are scheduled to touch down from May 26 for a whale-of-a-time in Hervey Bay.
First shot in Queensland’s COVID fight
Mon 22 Feb 21 at 11:42 AM

First shot in Queensland’s COVID fight

The very first Queenslander in the State received a COVID-19 vaccination today at Gold Coast University Hospital, marking a crucial milestone in Queensland’s pandemic response.
Nominations open for ‘star’ schools
Sun 21 Feb 21 at 02:00 PM

Nominations open for ‘star’ schools

Queensland’s state schools, teachers and principals are being urged to put their hands up as high achievers for the state’s annual education excellence awards.
Koala survival a focus for Palaszczuk Government
Sat 20 Feb 21 at 11:52 AM

Koala survival a focus for Palaszczuk Government

Rehabilitated koalas will be fitted with collars, released into the wild and then monitored to understand the potential conservation benefits.
$1.2 million for Wide Bay jobseeker projects
Fri 19 Feb 21 at 06:39 PM

$1.2 million for Wide Bay jobseeker projects

More than 2,000 Queensland jobseekers will undertake training and jobs, with the green light given to more than 80 community projects under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.
More than $184,000 for Townsville jobseeker projects
Fri 19 Feb 21 at 06:35 PM

More than $184,000 for Townsville jobseeker projects

More than 2000 Queensland jobseekers will undertake training and jobs, with the green light given to more than 80 community projects under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.
$85,000 for Toowoomba jobseeker projects
Fri 19 Feb 21 at 06:33 PM

$85,000 for Toowoomba jobseeker projects

More than 2,000 Queensland jobseekers will undertake training and jobs, with the green light given to more than 80 community projects under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.
More than $380,000 for Rocky jobseeker projects
Fri 19 Feb 21 at 06:30 PM

More than $380,000 for Rocky jobseeker projects

More than 2,000 Queensland jobseekers will undertake training and jobs, with the green light given to more than 80 community projects under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.