Media Statements

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 07:00 PM
Cash back in Queensland pockets
Another $50 is on its way to more than two million Queensland households, with the state’s publicly-owned power assets delivering their fifth dividend in four years.

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 02:34 PM
Big fine for illegal mangrove clearing
A Maryborough man has been fined $25,000 in the Maryborough Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to destroying marine plants and conducting unauthorised works in a declared Fish Habitat Area at Kalah Creek.

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 02:32 PM
Black day for black jewfish black marketeer
A charter boat skipper has been hit with more than $33,000 in fines and costs after being found guilty in the Mackay Magistrates Court of two charges, including a major black marketing offence.

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 02:23 PM
Former minister bolsters regional Queensland board
Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick and Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey have announced that Dr Anthony Lynham has been appointed a director and chair of the Gladstone Port Corporation (GPC).

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 02:11 PM
Two new judges appointed to Queensland’s Supreme Court
Two Queen’s Counsel with more than 50 years’ combined legal experience are set to join the Bench of Queensland’s Supreme Court.

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 01:52 PM
Brisbane Festival returns brighter than ever
Brisbane Festival 2021 is back with a jam-packed three-week program of performances and arts experiences set to excite and entice Queenslanders, ending with the Sunsuper Riverfire spectacular.

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 12:53 PM
Dolphins put runs on the board with new change rooms
On the eve of this summer’s competition, the Gold Coast District Cricket Club at Robina has hit a six for the Palaszczuk Government’s Economic Recovery Plan with the opening of $974,000 in new female-friendly change rooms

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 12:30 PM
Logan-Gold Coast rail plan for faster, more frequent trains
Community feedback is being sought on a proposal for a multi-billion dollar overhaul of the southern rail network to support increased train services between the Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane.

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 11:21 AM
Go time for projects in Queensland’s remote regions
Five remote communities across Queensland will share in $1.5 million as part of Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan through the Remote Area Boards (RAB) program.

Fri 03 Sep 21 at 11:06 AM
Summertime Taskforce to help small business shine
The Palaszczuk Government has established a Summertime Taskforce to help councils support small businesses in making the most of the trading opportunities presented by the glorious Queensland sunshine

Thu 02 Sep 21 at 04:01 PM
Make ladder safety a priority for DIY dads
Show your DIY dad just how much you value him and his safety this Father’s Day and slip a ladder safety sticker into his card on Sunday.

Thu 02 Sep 21 at 03:12 PM
$20 million sent to Queensland small businesses
More than $20 million is now in the pockets of small business across Queensland, thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Business Support Grants.