Media Statements
Design announced for Emmaus pedestrian overpass
The Bligh Government today announced the preferred design for the $8 million pedestrian overpass over Yaamba Road servicing Emmaus College and north Rockhampton
Bligh Government gives explorers a helping hand
The Bligh Government is helping Queensland’s mineral explorers discover the mines of tomorrow by releasing new survey data covering 95,000 square kilometres of far north Queensland, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said today
Community groups gain government grants
Community groups in the South Burnett are set to share in a $100,000 windfall which will help fund four important local projects, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said today
High Court dismisses Ferguson's special leave to appeal
The application by Dennis Ferguson for Special Leave to appeal to the High Court has been dismissed
Ingham emergency assistance grants top $1 million
Communities Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has announced the Bligh Government’s personal hardship payments for victims of the Ingham floods has passed the million dollar mark
Minister queries Opposition’s credentials on capital works
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt has queried the Liberal National Party’s capacity to manage Queensland’s record $3.2 billion road construction program in the wake of revelations about Fraser Coast Regional Council’s massive capital works underspend.
QR’s Traveltrain services affected by rail strikes
QR’s Traveltrain services which operate between Brisbane and regional centres will be affected if the planned industrial action goes ahead next week.
Tackling climate change with clever, innovative solutions
The Bligh Government has taken a major step forward in tackling climate change and delivering a cleaner, greener energy future for Queensland, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said today.
FREE financial seminar for contractors coming to Mackay!
Building contractors in the Mackay region are invited to attend a free financial education seminar at Souths Leagues Club on Wednesday 18 February.
FREE financial seminars for contractors coming to Townsville!
Building contractors in the Townsville region are invited to attend a free financial education seminar at the Townsville RSL Club on Tuesday 17 February.
Rapid Response Team assisting workers in Weipa
The Queensland Government’s Rapid Response Team will visit Weipa next week to hold discussions with local companies and retrenched workers
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