BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 21 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Detectives from Gympie Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man with multiple property and drug offences after ongoing investigations into alleged offences predominately targeting businesses in the Gympie area. Detectives will allege the offences were committed between January 4 to February 20 across Glanmire, Southside, Gympie and Victory Heights. The man allegedly used a dirt bike during m...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 21 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:20 AM Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie New housing on the fast-track for nine local councils * Crisafulli Government delivers $12.5 million to regional councils to support planning scheme improvements for local housing supply. * The funding announcement follows...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 21 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 02:51 PM JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism The Honourable Fiona Simpson Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell One week left: 20-year tourism plan consultation closing * Co...
CANBERRA, ACT, Feb. 20 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note: Images available via Hightail link A Sunshine West man has been charged with allegedly importing about 8kg of cocaine into Australia, hidden in his luggage. The man, 40, appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 18 February, 2025, and was remanded in custody to reappear in the same court ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Thursday, 20 February, 2025 at 12:57 PM Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Crisafulli Government paving the way for a better Bruce Highway * Second meeting of Bruce Highway Advisory Council to be held in Rockhampton on March 19. * Crisafulli Government has delivered on its commitment to re-establish the Council after it was scrapped by Labor and it is ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Thursday, 20 February, 2025 at 12:24 PM Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek READY, SET, GO: Digital game developers level up their skills * The Crisafulli Government has delivered a pilot program to help game developers level up their skills and to future-proof the industry's workforce. * Queensland's digital games industry is rapidly expanding, with ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Thursday, 20 February, 2025 at 10:47 AM Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Parliamentary Inquiry launched into Queensland's container refund scheme * Crisafulli Government announces Inquiry into container refund scheme to boost recycling rates and refunds for Queenslanders. * Despite strong community support, th...
MELBOURNE, Victoria, Feb. 20 -- The Bureau of Meteorology issued the following media release: 20/02/2025 Issued: Thursday 20 February The CEO of the Bureau of Meteorology and Director of Meteorology, Dr Andrew Johnson PSM has today advised of his intention to conclude his term in early September 2025. Dr Johnson joined the Bureau in September 2016 and over the last 9 years has led its transition to a fully integrated national weather service providing trusted and critical services to the Aus...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 20 -- The Department of Environment and Science issued the following media release: Open larger image A trap has been set for the animal after a slide mark was seen Open larger image Large slide mark on the bank of the Pioneer River on 18 February 2025 A crocodile that has moved into freshwater above the DumbletonWeir in the Mackay region will be targeted for removal from the PioneerRiver. On 15February2025, a member of the pubic reported what they believed to ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Feb. 20 -- Geoscience Australia issued the following news release: Geoscience Australia has been awarded a 4th Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Cygnet Award for supporting gender equity through improved talent attraction, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable gender equity, and a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. The Cygnet Awards are earned by science and research organisations that demonstrate progress, outcomes and impact in addressing barriers to attrac...