BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * Rockhampton Ring Road construction is accelerating, with foundation piling now underway for the new Fitzroy River bridge between Pink Lily and Parkhurst. * The temporary work platform across the Fitzroy River is nearing completion, while the Werribee Street precast yard prepares to manufacture th...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek * Crisafulli Government's Back to School Boost provides cost of living relief for every primary school student in Queensland. * Parents and carers are using the $100 annual credit to ease cost of school supplies including uniforms, stationery and extracurricular activities. * 50 per cent increase ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * The largest cyclone-damaged landslip on Kuranda Range Road has now been repaired, with two-way traffic set to return tomorrow. * Thethree-storey-high landslip near Henry Ross Lookout was the most significant failure caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. * Restoring this section of road returns a...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates * The Crisafulli Government is delivering an Australian-first program which will help hundreds of carpentry apprentices complete their qualifications. * Breakers program will team sports stars with apprentices to keep them engaged in their courses, and dedicated coaches will help mentor the ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell * The Crisafulli Government's Regional Rewards campaign has delivered a $4 million economic win for tourism operators. * The initiative - delivered in partnership with RACQ - has sold out, with all 10,000 $100 discounts snapped up, drawing visitors from across...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg This afternoon, Queensland Rail has secured a major step towards restoring rail services for Queensland commuters with an in-principle agreement being reached on all remaining enterprise agreements - which is in line with the Government's central wages policy. The breakthrough marks a significant m...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last * The Crisafulli Government welcomes long-term agreement for the purchase of concentrate from Huntore Australia's tin mine in the State's far north. * The off-take agreement withNathan Trotter & Co strengthens the critical mine...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie * 30 experienced police officers have graduated from the Queensland Police Service and will return to frontline duties across Queensland, as part of the Crisafulli Government's commitment to restore safety where you live. * The graduates bring valuable policing experience to communities from Cairns a...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 18 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A New South Wales man was yesterday (17 September 2026) sentenced by the Downing Centre Local Court following online threats towards a Federal Parliamentarian. AFP National Security Investigators (NSI) launched an investigation in January, 2026, following notification of a threatening email towards the parliamentarian. In March, 2026, the man, 43, was arrested and charged by the AFP in relation to the thr...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 18 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Arrest vision available via Hightail A Chinese National is expected to appear before Bail Division Local Court today (18 September 2026) charged with dealing in the proceeds of crime. The man, 21, came to police attention following a report from a retailer regarding possible money laundering and fraud activities occurring in grocery stores. The AFP began an investigation and will allege th...