Media Statements

Tropical North triumphs taking home three at Australian Tourism Awards
UNDER STRICT EMBARGO until 10pm, Friday 27th February 2009

New Police Learning Centre is Super
Police Minister Judy Spence today said that QBuild were finalising work on the new $2.14 Million Super Learning Centre at the Police Academy and that the Centre would be completed by mid-March

Government Partners Up With the Community To Get Active
Sporting organisations, community groups, local governments and educational institutions have been awarded $3.3 Million to deliver projects that help Queenslanders get active, eat better and lead healthier lifestyles.

Asian travel media learn to surf like a pro
The Gold Coast’s stunning sandy beaches will be centre stage this weekend as a group of Asian media representatives from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan learn to surf as part of a series of tourism activities which coincide with the Quiksilver Pro, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today

Young Mackay Einsteins get ready for science fun!
How to sift through a crime scene, read the age of ancient rocks, or protect our precious environment is some of the science fun on offer for inquisitive Mackay kids from tomorrow

Young Toowoomba Einsteins get ready for science fun!
How to sift through a crime scene, read the age of ancient rocks, or protect our precious environment is some of the science fun on offer for inquisitive Toowoomba kids from tomorrow

Young Cairns Einsteins get ready for science fun!
How to sift through a crime scene, read the age of ancient rocks, or protect our precious environment is some of the science fun on offer for inquisitive Cairns kids from tomorrow

Young Gladstone Einsteins get ready for science fun!
How to sift through a crime scene, read the age of ancient rocks, or protect our precious environment is some of the science fun on offer for inquisitive Gladstone kids from tomorrow

Young Bundy Einsteins get ready for science fun!
How to sift through a crime scene, read the age of ancient rocks, or protect our precious environment is some of the science fun on offer for inquisitive Bundaberg kids from tomorrow.

Young Brisbane Einsteins get ready for science fun!
How to sift through a crime scene, read the age of ancient rocks, or protect our precious environment is some of the science fun on offer for inquisitive Brisbane kids from tomorrow.

Mumbai express to Brisbane great news for tourism
The announcement of direct Qantas flights from Mumbai to Brisbane was wonderful news and would throw open the gates for one of Queensland’s most promising tourism markets, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said

Australian Open Diving Championships – a new generation aimed at London Olympics
Queenslanders are tipped to figure prominently at the Australian Open Diving Championships starting today, with a new generation aiming at the 2012 London Olympic Games