Media Statements

World-first animation hits Australia TV thanks to hi-tech Gold Coast artists
Families tuning into the first episode of Animalia this Sunday will be viewing the highest calibre animated television series ever produced anywhere in the world

Exploration investment on track in Queensland
The State Government is on track to meet its target of doubling mining and petroleum exploration investment in Queensland to $540 million by 2010.

Nesting turtles due to revisit Strand this month
Townsville residents and visitors have been reminded to be on the lookout for female turtles which might come ashore to nest along the Strand and other beachside suburbs during the next few months

The Queensland Government has delivered on a $1.6 million promise to develop more land for Innisfail industry.

ANZAC SQUARE SHRINE READY FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY
The $2.4 million refurbishment of the ANZAC Square Shrine of Remembrance has been completed in time for Sunday’s Remembrance Day commemorations in Brisbane

NEW PROJECT ASSISTS UNEMPLOYED ON FRASER COAST
The State Government and Community Employment Options have teamed up to develop the skills of 45 unemployed people from around the Fraser Coast

New school to attract doctors to Sunshine Coast
The State Government and the University of Queensland will establish the first clinical school on the Sunshine Coast, attracting doctors young and experienced to the region, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.

All doctors on Immigration list checked
The Federal Immigration Department is auditing its own visa approval and verification processes, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today

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STAIRS TO BE REPLACED AT STATE SCHOOL
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $12,000 in funding to replace the rear stairs to Block D at Pittsworth State School

$12,000 IN MAINTENANCE FUNDING FOR MURRAY’S BRIDGE SCHOOL
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $12,000 in funding to replace the stairs and landing to the main block at Murray’s Bridge State School

MORESBY STATE SCHOOL’S ‘A’ BLOCK TO GET FACELIFT
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $13,000 in funding to undertake an external repaint of Block A at Moresby State School