Media Statements

Sun 07 Feb 21 at 11:45 AM
SEQ patronage jump points to strong signs in economic recovery
South east Queensland has recorded the most trips on public transport in a single day since the first COVID measures were introduced in March last year, showing strong signs in the state’s economic recovery.

Sat 06 Feb 21 at 12:20 PM
Queensland’s Natural Wonders Open and Good to Go
Travel-hungry Australians are being urged to visit Queensland to experience its unique and beautiful national parks and wildlife attractions.

Sat 06 Feb 21 at 09:15 AM
Record line up for Bundaberg Cup
This weekend more than 900 touch footballers from across Queensland are in Bundaberg for the sixth Bundaberg Cup.

Fri 05 Feb 21 at 06:00 PM
New depot and substation upgrade powers Whitsundays recovery
The Palaszczuk Government will bring forward a $24 million upgrade of the Cannonvale substation as the local Ergon Energy crew prepares to relocate to a new depot closer to the Airlie Beach tourism hub.

Fri 05 Feb 21 at 04:22 PM
Bingera Football Club scores upgrade for centenary
Refurbished playing surfaces and a lighting upgrade at their Bundaberg North training field are set to change the game for Bingera Football Club’s centenary year.

Fri 05 Feb 21 at 04:14 PM
Macadamia nuts for Bundy tourism
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe and Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith have dropped in on Macadamias Australia for a preview of Bundaberg’s next Southern Great Barrier Reef visitor experience which is already supporting jobs for the region’s COVID-19 economic recovery

Fri 05 Feb 21 at 02:35 PM
Grand Chancellor report targets hotel quarantine improvements
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has committed to implementing the recommendations in a report into hotel quarantine sparked by the infection of a worker in Brisbane’s Hotel Grand Chancellor.Minister D’Ath said the joint Queensland Health-Queensland Police Service report made seven key recommendations for improving training, procedures and hotel quarantine compliance.“While we’ve successfully contained the Hotel Grand Chancellor cluster, we’re determined to learn ...

Fri 05 Feb 21 at 02:14 PM
Road transport drives recovery and advanced manufacturing jobs
Leading Trans-Tasman semi-trailer maker MaxiTRANS today opened a new advanced manufacturing facility in Ipswich, creating up to 70 new jobs thanks to Queensland Government support.

Thu 04 Feb 21 at 05:32 PM
Curiocity Brisbane to generate $14m for local economy
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has officially launched Curiocity Brisbane 2021, which is set to contribute $14 million to the local economy.

Thu 04 Feb 21 at 05:12 PM
QPS recognised for COVID-19 response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) COVID-19 response has been recognised as an exceptional community safety initiative, receiving a Premier’s Award for Excellence.

Thu 04 Feb 21 at 03:00 PM
Latest grants open for truth, healing and reconciliation
Queenslanders are encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 in grants as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Truth, Healing and Reconciliation grants program.

Thu 04 Feb 21 at 01:35 PM
Nitro World Games heats up in Brisbane
Elite action BMX, skate and scooter sport is coming to Queensland with the Nitro World Games at Suncorp Stadium this October.