Media Statements
Premier Opens Coal Terminal Expansion
Premier Anna Bligh today officially opened the $116 million expansion of the Abbot Point Coal Terminal near Bowen today
Councils get $25 million for better roads and drainage
The Queensland Government has allocated another $25 million to councils throughout the state to help them improve local roads and stormwater drainage.
New councils to officially come into existence on 15 March 2008
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt today confirmed the official close of business for councils impacted by amalgamation would be midnight on 14 March 2008.
Shine Seeks Advice On DPSO Francis
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine has asked for urgent advice from Crown Law on the likely success of an appeal against the conditions of the supervision order for convicted sex offender Darren Anthony Francis
30 new ambulance vehicles for North Coast region
Thirty new Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) vehicles will be commissioned in the service’s North Coast region this financial year, Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts said.
CMC To Investigate Letters Claims
Premier Anna Bligh today has asked the Crime and Misconduct Commission to investigate allegations that Labor Party campaign material had been included in jury summons letters
World’s Greatest Shave Mine Challenge 2008 kicks off
Minister for Mines and Energy Geoff Wilson today challenged miners to take part in the World’s Greatest Shave 2008 Mine Challenge 2008 and raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.
LOGAN AND BEAUDESERT UNEMPLOYED SKILLED FOR THE FUTURE
Unemployed or underemployed people from Logan and Northern Beaudesert can receive assistance through the State Government-funded What About You project
$4.6 million for diversionary services in Townsville
Community organisations are encouraged to apply for funding worth more than $4.6 million in total, for three services targeting homelessness and public intoxication in Townsville