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Communities exercise initiative for Healthy Queensland Awards
Social wheelchair basketball, a permaculture garden and football bootcamps are among the many initiatives vying for the state’s inaugural Healthy Queensland Awards.
Count-down on for Best Job in the World applicants
Aspiring Island Caretakers for Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World have just over a week left to submit their application, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today
Talks Produce Breakthrough in Rail Dispute
Transport Minister John Mickel has welcomed the withdrawal late today of threatened strike action by rail unions next week.
No credentials, no pay for Queensland doctors
Queensland doctors will not be paid until proof of their credentials can be established, Health Minister Stephen Robertson announced today.
FREE financial seminars for contractors coming to Mt Isa!
Mt Isa building contractors will be given a hand during the current economic crisis thanks to a free state-wide financial education program, Minister for Public Works, Housing and ICT Robert Schwarten said today.
MYOLA AGED CARE SITE IN URBAN FOOTPRINT
The Bligh Government has listened to community feedback and paved the way for the Tablelands Regional Council to consider a proposed aged care facility at Welcome Pocket, Myola.
FNQ PLAN PROTECTS JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The Bligh Government’s new long-term plan for Far North Queensland will create jobs, limit urban sprawl and protect the region’s unique environment.
Reef Regulation Forum in Mackay Continues Consultation Process
Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Minister, Andrew McNamara and Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister and Member for Mackay, Tim Mulherin, will tomorrow hear the views of canegrowers and graziers on the Bligh Government’s move to protect the future health of the Great Barrier Reef
Regular Bush Flights Back In The Air
Minister for Transport, John Mickel has today announced three air service providers are set to operate emergency contracts to provide regular passenger services to rural and remote parts of the state following the closure of MacAir Airlines on a temporary basis
Fire management review for Queensland’s National Parks
The Bligh government has announced a review of fire management practises in Queensland’s national parks and protected areas