Media Statements
Bright futures for southside PhD scholarship recipients
Southside scholars Colleen Morgan (Greenslopes) and Hayley Moody (Mt Gravatt East) are among 27 top Australian research students taking up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across the state in 2009
PhD Scholarship recipient to make his mark studying fingerprints
University of Queensland student Matthew Thompson and two other research students from Brisbane’s Westside are amongst 27 Australian recipients taking up Smart Futures PhD Scholarships at universities across Queensland this year
Ignore the rights of working dogs and face big fines: Minister
Disability Services Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has warned new big fines up to $50,000 could be issued to corporations refusing entry to assistance and guide dogs under new legislation passed in Parliament today
Environmental awards for Queensland Business
Time is running out for Queensland businesses to nominate for the State’s top environmental awards
Business gets a break to fight economic downturn
The State Government has today committed to a major package of cost-saving measures for business including tax breaks and a reduction in administration costs in a bid to shore up jobs during the global economic downturn.
Wallace Creek bridge to be replaced
Work is expected to start next month on a $1.8 million project to build a replacement bridge at Wallace Creek on Boonah–Rathdowney Road, Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said today.
Queensland opens its heart to kids in care
The Bligh Government’s $15 million foster and kinship carer recruitment campaign has delivered over 150 new foster and kinship carers, who are now helping protect Queensland’s at risk children.
State Government to make every effort to head off planned rail stoppages
Minister for Transport, Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel this morning in Parliament outlined the latest position regarding planned industrial action that will seriously disrupt train services next week.
QUEENSLAND RESPONSE TIMES AMONG THE BEST IN AUSTRALIA
An independent report shows the response times for Queensland’s emergency services organisations were among the best in Australia, Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts said today
MALONE’S VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE REFERENCES OUT OF LINE
Shadow Emergency Services Minister Ted Malone should be condemned for political scaremongering following the Victorian Fire Tragedy, Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts said today
Spring Hill PhD scholar to help money markets develop solid investments
Spring Hill resident Roger Zhu is among 27 of Australia’s top research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across the state in 2009
Disability Services pilot to break the language barrier
Communities and Disability Services Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has today announced a funding boost for Deaf Services Queensland to pilot a statewide language and translating service