Media Statements
Barwon Highway upgrade to help keep local jobs
A $3 million project to upgrade vital sections of the Barwon Highway between Goondiwindi and Talwood will sustain 20 direct and indirect local jobs during the life of the project, Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said today
Far north community projects get $193,000 funding boost
Two far north community projects will share in more than $190,000 under the State Government’s Blueprint for the Bush initiative, Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said today
Burdekin bands to battle it out during Youth Week
Young people in Burdekin Shire will have the chance to showcase their musical prowess during National Youth Week (28 March – 5 April 2009)
DEVELOPMENT REPORT TACKLES HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
The State Government will tackle housing affordability with a new report on development applications.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT TACKLES HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
The State Government will tackle housing affordability with a new report on development applications.
$720,000 to deliver job opportunities for Wandoan region
Xstrata Coal Queensland and the Bligh Government will work together to deliver job opportunities and improved education and training outcomes for people in Wandoan and the larger Surat Basin.
Media Alert: Minister launches Queensland Design Strategy
Arts Minister Rod Welford will launch the Queensland Design Strategy 2020 tomorrow night (Thursday) at Living Edge in Fortitude Valley
Wanted: 2009’s most inspirational Queenslanders
MARYBOROUGH: The search is on for Queensland’s highest achievers as part of the 2009 Suncorp Queenslanders of the Year awards.
Maintenance funding for Richmond State School
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $37,000 in funding for maintenance work at Richmond State School
Special maintenance funding for Gladstone High
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced almost $20,000 in funding for maintenance work at Gladstone State High School
Townsville personal hardship grants top $1 million
Communities Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said the Department of Communities in Townsville has processed more than 2,439 personal hardship payments to flood affected residents, totalling in excess of $1.02 million in financial assistance
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 Emerald, Biloela, Mackay and surrounding areas to remain on the lookout for the potentially damaging Mexican feather grass plants