Media Statements

Infrastructure Program Protects Jobs, Keeps Economy Growing
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 12:39 PM

Infrastructure Program Protects Jobs, Keeps Economy Growing

The nation’s largest building program, the Bligh Government’s $17 billion infrastructure program, would help Queensland avoid recession, Treasurer Andrew Fraser said today

Bligh Government delivers $886,000 cash boost for Queensland hospices
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 12:31 PM

Bligh Government delivers $886,000 cash boost for Queensland hospices

The Bligh Government is delivering for sick Queenslanders with a $886,000 funding support package for seven non-government hospices across the state.

“Outrageous, juvenile & unacceptable” Lucas demands Sprinborg’s response
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 11:27 AM

“Outrageous, juvenile & unacceptable” Lucas demands Sprinborg’s response

Deputy Premier Paul Lucas is calling on Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg to discipline a staff member for a personal website slur on the Premier.

The hunt is still on for missing Mexican feather grass plants
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 11:20 AM

The hunt is still on for missing Mexican feather grass plants

The Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin is appealing to residents in the greater Brisbane area to remain on the lookout for the potentially damaging Mexican feather grass plants

The hunt is still on for missing Mexican feather grass plants
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 10:34 AM

The hunt is still on for missing Mexican feather grass plants

Continued community support was vital in tracking down the remainder of the potentially damaging Mexican feather grass plants, Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said today

Mitchell's main street completed
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 10:20 AM

Mitchell's main street completed

The finishing touches to the upgrade of Mitchell’s main street on the Warrego Highway have now been completed, delivering much-needed improvements for road users in south-west Queensland

The hunt is still on for missing Mexican feather grass plants
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 10:19 AM

The hunt is still on for missing Mexican feather grass plants

Continued community support is vital in tracking down the remainder of the potentially damaging Mexican feather grass plants, Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said today

$1 million boost for Thuringowa Child Safety Service Centre
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 10:08 AM

$1 million boost for Thuringowa Child Safety Service Centre

Child Safety Minister Margaret Keech today announced a funding boost of more than $1 million to help keep Thuringowa’s at risk children safe.

The hunt is still on for missing Mexican feather grass plants
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 09:58 AM

The hunt is still on for missing Mexican feather grass plants

Continued community support is vital in tracking down the remainder of the potentially damaging Mexican feather grass plants, Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said today

QLD TO HOLD CEREMONY FOR NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 09:35 AM

QLD TO HOLD CEREMONY FOR NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING

Queensland will support the National Day of Mourning for those affected by the tragic events in Victoria with a ceremony at South Bank

Queensland music talent set to impress North American folk scene
Fri 20 Feb 09 at 07:35 AM

Queensland music talent set to impress North American folk scene

Local artist Chris Pickering and folk duo Cloudstreet will represent Queensland at the internationally renowned North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance) music festival in Memphis, Tennessee, this month.