BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 04:44 PM Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism The Honourable Fiona Simpson New year, new chance to nominate your multicultural heroes * Nominations for the 2025 Multicultural Queensland Awards open on Monday 3 February. * The awardsrecognise individuals and organi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 03:51 PM JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business The Honourable Steve Minnikin JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Disaster loans now available for South Burnett businesses and not-for-profits * Concessi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 01:02 PM Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Tourists to dive into new artificial reefs in Great Sandy Marine Park * Two new artificial reefs will be installed in the Great Sandy Marine Park * Planned for south ofBundaberg (between Elliott Heads and Woodgate Beach) and off Point Vernon at Hervey Bay ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 29 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Officers from South Brisbane District including the Tactical Crime Squads have charged 13 people with 23 domestic violence offences during the last week. Between January 20 and January 24, police conducted Operation Xray Poll to identify high risk, high harm perpetrators wanted for Domestic and Family Violence related criminal offences in the Bayside area, including Russell, Macleay and North Stradbr...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 28 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: The AFP is urging parents and carers to have open and non-judgemental conversations with their children about the dangers and harms caused by using artificial intelligence (AI) following an increase in the use of AI to create child abuse material. The AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) has witnessed an increase in the use of AI-generated child abuse material in the past year, in...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 28 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The community can expect to see a high visibility police presence on the roads this week to support a safe return to school. Police are reminding motorists that reduced speed limits in school zones are back in play. The return to school also marks the closure of Operation Mistletoe this week which is a road safety operation that focuses on reducing the lives lost on Queensland roads over the school ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:30 AM Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek Bulky backpacks, big smiles and bright futures as schools open for 2025 * School is back in session for about 890,000 Queensland students. * More than 570,000 state school students return for another year, while 43,000 start their schooling journey in Prep this year. * Today marks the opening o...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 09:35 AM Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek A Fresh Start for Queensland:Crisafulli Government slashes red tape for teachers * Streamlining management plans, procurement and recruitment processes are the first three red tape reduction measures theCrisafulli Government is rolling-out in Queensland schools. * The measures have been announce...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 10:53 AM Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls Investigation into Paediatric gender health services provided in Cairns * Investigations to be instigated into paediatric gender health services delivered at the Cairns Sexual Health Service. * A preliminary review by the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) exposed issues r...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 28 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have shot a man following an incident in the Townsville suburb of Vincent this afternoon, January 28. Police were called to a Lillipilli Street residence just before 4.30pm following reports of an armed man in his 20s making threats. Upon arrival, a man allegedly armed with a knife was located inside the house and confronted police whilst making threats. Initial investigations indicate the m...