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Labor’s law lets Robert John Fardon out
The former Labor Government’s weak sex offender laws have again let Queensland families down with the release of Robert John Fardon today.
Restricted fuel-powered boats allowed at Wivenhoe Dam
Following overwhelming community feedback restricted fuel-powered boats will be allowed on Wivenhoe Dam for the first time from 14 December 2013.
Commonwealth Games Village reaches next milestone
Construction of the Commonwealth Games Village has moved a step closer today following the Newman Government’s approval of the development scheme for the Parklands Priority Development Area (PDA).
Statement from the Premier Campbell Newman
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Newman Government helps club kick goals
The future of the Mackay Soccer Club has been secured with the Queensland Government committing $1 million dollars to help the club relocate from its current Barbour Park grounds.
New board to spearhead IBIS stores
The Queensland Government has made four new appointments to the Islanders Board of Industry and Service to tighten the commercial focus and expand the corporate experience of the group which oversees operation of IBIS stores in the Torres Strait.
Western Cape York groundwater availability to be investigated
The Newman Government will invest almost $1 million into research to investigate the availability of groundwater in the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) to support additional allocations in the Western Cape York region.
Emergency services Inspector General appointed
Former Queensland Fire Service deputy Commissioner Iain MacKenzie has been appointed as the new Inspector General of Emergency Management role, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Jack Dempsey announced today.
Water Minister inspects river system erosion hot spots
Minister for Energy and Water Supply Mark McArdle has undertaken an aerial inspection of the Lockyer Creek and mid-Brisbane river systems ahead of the upcoming wet season.
Clinical services to remain in-house at Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital
Queensland Health staff and the local Hospital and Health Board will provide clinical services at the new Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital (SCPUH).
Comment sought on draft Indigenous freehold title Bill
Queenslanders are being invited to comment on draft legislation released today to provide the option of freehold land title in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Acting CMC Commissioners appointed
Australia’s former top cop and an eminent barrister have been appointed as part-time Acting Commissioners of the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC).
Agriculture to benefit from vegetation management reforms
Landholders will benefit from reforms to vegetation management laws by the Newman Government, allowing them to conduct routine vegetation management activities on their properties without being tied up in red tape.
Industry prepares for Underground project
About 250 engineering, construction and finance industry representatives were today briefed on the Underground Bus and Train project that will solve two of Brisbane’s major congestion problems.
Toys to avoid this Christmas
Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie today revealed the unsafe toys that made the naughty Christmas list this year at the Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Brisbane.
$2.3 million for Far North Queensland agriculture
The Newman Government is injecting $2.32 million into the Wet Tropics region to support sustainable agriculture, tackle pest weeds and feral animals and to improve water quality.
Tell us what you want for council elections
The Newman Government is calling for your opinion on possible changes to how council elections should be held after concerns were raised following the last council polls.
Emergency volunteers thanked for service
Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Jack Dempsey has thanked the thousands of emergency volunteers across Queensland who gave their time to help keep our communities safe as a part of International Volunteers Day today.
First Agricultural Industries Scholarships Awarded
Ten young people aspiring to a career in agriculture have been awarded scholarships to the Emerald Agricultural College and Longreach Pastoral College.
Labor debt legacy constrains Queensland
Labor’s $80 billion black cloud of debt means that their waste and mismanagement continues to hang over Queensland, despite the significant steps the Newman Government has already taken to correct the state’s finances, Treasurer Tim Nicholls said today.
No change to Wivenhoe and North Pine dam levels
Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said water will not be released from Wivenhoe and North Pine dams for the summer season at this point in time.
Labor’s train toilets up for sale
The Newman Government will sell 50 toilets to finally wipe clean Labor’s failed attempts to deliver regional train travel.
Big crowd expected for historic Kilcoy dual code meeting
The combined thoroughbred-harness race meeting at Kilcoy this Sunday will be an historic occasion and yet another example of the way the Newman Government is revitalising the industry, Racing Minister Steve Dickson said today.
Wooloowin disability housing plans unveiled
New age-appropriate homes for young people with a disability are now one step closer, with plans unveiled today for Youngcare’s Wooloowin project.
Cape and Torres health services to merge
The Cape York and Torres Strait–Northern Peninsula Hospital and Health Services will merge to improve health service delivery for residents in the far north.
Airline expansion to boost Queensland jobs, tourism
Brisbane will be home to the third Australian base for budget airline Tigerair Australia from 2014, in a significant boost to the Queensland economy and tourism sector.
JP QCAT Trial marks 6 month milestone
More than 1,400 matters have been heard since the Newman Government’s JP QCAT Trial commenced six months ago saving taxpayers money and valuable Queensland court time.
Housing waiting list down by 30 per cent
New figures reveal Queensland’s social housing waiting list has decreased by more than 30 per cent since the election of the Newman Government.
International travellers inject an extra $200 million
International visitors spent an extra $200 million in Queensland in the year to September, with a record number of Chinese visitors delivering the extra boost for the tourism industry.
Time running out to have your say on powering Queensland’s future
Queenslanders have two more days to share their vision for the State’s electricity future.