All media enquiries about The Star Entertainment Group and its associated businesses should be directed to the appropriate media contact listed in Media Contacts. 

2019

• 13 January 2019 - Mentoring gets star rating from female gaming leaders on journey to the top

• 28 January 2019 - The Star to take entertainment to new heights on the Gold Coast with open air concert venue

• 15 January 2019 - New global luxury hotel brands to grow SEQ into a star-studded destination

• 10 January 2019 - Top apprentice chef ready to master Thai cookery

2018

• 18 December 2018 - Queen’s Wharf Brisbane uncovers mysterious pylon remains

• 15 November 2018 - Queensland’s largest basement excavation reaches halfway mark

• 02 November 2018 - The Star proposes further $2 billion-plus investment at the Gold Coast

• 04 October 2018 - ‘Millions of Stars' to light up tourism strategy

• 25 September 2018 - The Star named global leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

• 24 August 2018 - The Star Gold Coast breaks ground for new $400 million hotel tower

• 17 August 2018 - Work starts on Brisbane's newest riverside public space

• 15 August 2018 - The Star lodges development application for Ritz-Carlton tower

• 21 July 2018 - Major construction planning starts for Queen's Wharf Brisbane

• 16 July 2018 - Work starts on a phased upgrade of the Bicentennial Bikeway as part of Queen's Wharf Brisbane

• 15 June 2018 - New website to help companies secure work on the Queen's Wharf Brisbane development

• 14 June 2018 - Work starts on 172m barrier wall between Queen's Wharf basement and the Brisbane River

• 27 March 2018 - First component of Queen’s Wharf Brisbane to be completed in 2019

• 08 March 2018 - Brisbane’s world-class $3 billion development breaks ground

• 06 February 2018 - Global museums to light up Queensland's history

2017

• 30 November 2017 - Industry-first native bee honey trial creates buzz for Minjerribah (North Stradbroke)

• 08 November 2017 - Research says quality experiences are the key for Queensland tourism

• 02 November 2017 - Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project awards Queensland’s largest CBD excavation contract

• 13 October 2017 - Culinary apprenticeship the ingredient to successful career as a chef

• 22 September 2017 - End of an era – Margaret St overpass to go this weekend

• 08 September 2017 - The Star to host the stars at Australian television's night of nights

• 07 September 2017 - Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will be a 6 Star Green Community

• 06 September 2017 - Queen's Wharf Brisbane Plan of Development on public notification

• 17 August 2017 - Sunshine Coast strawberries hit the sweet spot for tourism

• 14 August 2017 - TAFE and The Star Entertainment Group launch Sydney School of Hospitality Excellence

• 07 August 2017 - Star apprentices heat up the kitchen for top gong

• 02 August 2017 - The Star Gold Coast's six-star tower tops out

• 24 July 2017 - 15,14,13,12 …. let the countdown begin

• 20 July 2017 - Margaret Street overpass to be removed as demolition progresses

• 03 July 2017 - Buoys in the river for pre-bridge location testing

• 30 May 2017 - Queen's Wharf Brisbane Plan of Development submitted for assessment

• 22 May 2017 - Gold Coast hospitality teachers get The Star experience

• 15 May 2017 - Hard demolition begins on former Executive building clearing the way for Queen's Wharf Brisbane

• 13 April 2017 - Steel bracing will secure heritage buildings for the future

• 11 April 2017 - Easter long weekend road closure on Margaret Street

• 11 April 2017 - Cross-functional development program recognises star players and opens door to new career paths in hospitality

• 10 April 2017 - Brisbane is changing with colourful billboard to promote city growth

• 03 April 2017 - Cross-functional development program recognises star players and opens door to new career pathways in hospitality

• 30 March 2017 - The Stars align for Gold Coast Icon

• 28 February 2017 - Work beginning ahead of demolition for Queen's Wharf Brisbane

• 19 January 2017 - Local jobs start to grow at Queen's Wharf Brisbane

• 16 January 2017 - Heritage protection comes first at Queen's Wharf Brisbane

• 01 January 2017 - Works begin on Brisbane's world-class integrated resort

2016

• 22 December 2016 - Probuild appointed to commence Queen's Wharf Brisbane demolition works starting 1 January 2017

• 19 December 2016 - Leading Queensland Hospitality School marks full year since first graduation

• 16 December 2016 - The Star Entertainment Group Approved to Build New Hotel & Apartment Tower at Jupiters Gold Coast

• 08 December 2016 - Winning design selected for the proposed Ritz-Carlton Hotel at The Star Sydney

• 24 October 2016 - Gold Coast puts local produce on the table for major Queensland integrated resorts

• 14 October 2016 - Chef set to wow sell-out audience with dish showing how Ipswich produce can create authentic experiences

• 29 September 2016 - Sweet taste for Wide Bay Burnett region as it readies to savour local ingredients in major Queensland integrated resorts

• 26 September 2016 - Executive chef returns to Townsville to showcase importance of regional produce in major Queensland integrated resorts

• 16 September 2016 - Design excellence competition for proposed new tower at The Star Sydney

• 01 September 2016 - Industry seminar starring Rockhampton beef and sweet potato to help create opportunities for regional Queensland

• 19 August 2016 - Bowen corn and tomatoes star in chef’s Mackay masterpiece

• 11 August 2016 - Eumundi strawberries to star in chef’s Sunshine Coast culinary demonstration

• 27 July 2016 - Queensland's leading hospitality school produces its first six-star Gold Coast graduates

• 26 July 2016 - Ruby Downs Watermelon to Star in Chef's Toowoomba culinary demonstration.

• 12 July 2016 - Regional Roadshow to Star Jobs, Training and Procurement Opportunities for Queenslanders

• 16 May 2016 - The Star Unveils Multi Billion Dollar Masterplan Concept for the Gold Coast

• 16 February 2016 - The Star Entertainment Group announces financial results for the half year ended 31 December 2015

• 12 February 2016 - The Star plans for new Gold Coast Hotel Tower

• 04 February 2016 - Pre-Construction Work Begin in Queen's Wharf Brisbane Precinct

2015

• 17 December 2015 - Premier congratulates Queensland's first six-star graduates

• 16 November 2015 - Transcript of Address made by The Star Entertainment Group Chairman, John O'Neill AO at the Queen's Wharf Brisbane announcement on the 16 November 2015

• 04 November 2015 - Shareholders approve parent company name change to The Star Entertainment Group

• 28 August 2015 - Echo Proposes A Rebranding

• 24 August 2015 - Commonwealth Games Partnership

• 17 August 2015 - Six Star Hotel the Centrepiece of Jupiters Project

• 12 August 2015 - Echo Entertainment announces financial results for the year ended 30 June 2015

• 21 July 2015 - Destination Brisbane Consortium Proposal selected by Queensland Government as Preferred Tenderer for Queen's Wharf Brisbane

• 21 July 2015 - Testimonials - Destination Brisbane Consortium Queen's Wharf Brisbane

• 09 July 2015 - State of Origin Series provides support for sick kids

• 07 July 2015 - Australia's first support network for Indigenous tourism employees launched in Cairns during NAIDOC Week

• 25 June 2015 - Queensland casino operator supports Indigenous tourism jobs initiative

• 17 June 2015 - Queensland Hotel and Hospitality School launched in connection with TAFE Queensland

• 23 May 2015 - Jupiters to undergo one of Australia's most extensive hotel refurbishments

• 21 January 2015 - Shareholder message - Destination Brisbane Consortium's Plans for the Queen's Wharf Brisbane Precinct

2014

• 22 December 2014 - Queen's Wharf Brisbane Proposal Public Release of Masterplan

• 28 October 2014 - Queen's Wharf Brisbane Proposal Lodged with Queensland Government

• 01 October 2014 - Echo Entertainment Group confirms completion of sale of Jupiters Townsville

• 21 June 2014 - Echo Entertainment Announces Strategic joint venture for Queen's Wharf development project

• 28 May 2014 - Queen's Wharf Brisbane short list announced

• 21 May 2014 - Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

• 29 April 2014 - Appointment of Managing Director of The Star

• 11 April 2014 - Confirmation of appointment of Managing Director and CEO and update on trading

• 5 February 2014 - Planned Managing Director and CEO Transition

• 24 January 2014 - Echo Entertainment enters into agreement to sell Jupiters Townsville

For media and press releases for each of our properties please visit the following: 

• The Star Sydney

• Treasury Brisbane

• The Star Gold Coast