Media Statements
State Government stands by tourism industry
The State Government and Tourism Queensland will pull out all stops to assist Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay tourism industries affected by oil spill related closures of selected beaches on the Sunshine Coast and several tourism operations in Moreton Bay
Rescue crews in massive clean up
Deputy Premier Paul Lucas said today that an urgent investigation was underway into the cause of a major oil spill on the Sunshine Coast
DSQ Capital works on track – but Mrs Menkens slips off
National Party claims about Disability Services Queensland’s capital works projects are off the rails, Disability Services Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said today
New showroom helps in choice of aid items for independent living
Communities and Disability Services Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has today officially opened the Bligh Government-funded LifeTec Centre in Townsville.
National Party shadow has no idea what is spent on homelessness
Communities and Disability Services Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has corrected misinformation being issued by the National Party’s Shadow Minister
Premier Declares Disaster Area Following Oil Spill
Premier Anna Bligh last night declared Moreton Island, Bribie Island and southern parts of the Sunshine Coast a disaster area following the Pacific Adventurer oil spill.
Premier Declares Disaster Area Following Oil Spill
Premier Anna Bligh last night declared Moreton Island, Bribie Island and southern parts of the Sunshine Coast a disaster area following the Pacific Adventurer oil spill.
Queenslanders with a disability to get lions’ share of discounts
Clean-up operations begin following oil spill from container ship
A pollution response team has begun clean-up operations at a major oil spill on Moreton Island’s eastern shoreline resulting from yesterday’s incident involving the container ship Pacific Adventurer.
National Party to cut local kindergartens
Member for Albert, Margaret Keech has condemned plans by the National Party to slash early education opportunities for local children.
Premier’s Flood Appeal hits $5.56 million
The Premier’s North and North-West Flood Appeal has hit $5.71 million – bolstered by $500,000 from the Commonwealth Government and next week it is expected to rise again from the simultaneous Sydney-Melbourne bushfire concerts.
Bligh tips underdog Bulls in Bushranger Shield Final
A hungry Queensland Bulls outfit has a great record against the Victorian Bushrangers and another against-the-odds Sheffield Shield win beckons, Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said today,