Media Statements
Consultation begins on bus corridor
Community consultation and planning starts on Monday week (19 Nov) for the $160 million bus corridor between Caloundra and Maroochydore
Road project improves wet-weather access in remote north-west
Remote Gulf communities will enjoy improved access during wet weather, with a sealing project to start early next year on the Wills Developmental Road.
Wider and safer section for the Bunya Highway
Work has started on improving a section of the Bunya Highway that will provide motorists with a safer, smoother ride on this important inland link
Bruce Highway upgrade design on public display in Townsville
The final design for a project to upgrade 3km of the Bruce Highway between Woodlands Shopping Centre and Veales Road will go on public display this month
GREEN-THUMBED TENANTS REWARDED FOR WATER EFFICIENCY
Department of Housing tenants from the Wide Bay Burnett area who use water-efficient techniques to keep their gardens thriving throughout the challenging dry conditions were recognised today as part of the department’s 2007 Water-Wise Garden Awards
New cross-city bus services to start
The popular 199 bus service between New Farm and West End will run an extra 26 trips each weekday from Monday week (19 Nov)
$634,700 GRANT ASSISTS BUNDABERG JOBSEEKERS THROUGH MATES
The State Government is providing $634,770 to provide training and other assistance for 110 unemployed and underemployed people from around Bundaberg.
Regional Queensland students and volunteers honoured
Hailing from schools in Ayr, Charters Towers, Mackay and Townsville, 18 inspiring young Queenslanders and five hardworking volunteers will receive their due reward and recognition at a gala awards ceremony in Townsville Saturday 10 November
No toads at Safer Schoolies… just Red Frogs
Minister for Communities and Youth Lindy Nelson-Carr today attended the Citi Pointe Church, Mansfield, to present a $65,000 cheque to Red Frogs Australia.