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Media alert - 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION SUNSHINE COAST
ATTENTION NEWS EDITORS/CHIEFS OF STAFF/PICTORIAL EDITORS

Community health precincts a new era in health care
The Queensland Government will boost community-based health services throughout the state to limit the impact of chronic disease and better meet the demands of Queensland’s growing and ageing population, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today

Construction starts on North Lakes health hub
A new, innovative $52 million health hub under construction in the north of Brisbane will be a one-stop-shop for medical services, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today


MUNDUBERRA HOSTS NORTH BURNETT EMPLOYMENT GRADUATION
Thirty-one people from the North Burnett region will graduate from two local employment projects tomorrow


WATER-WISE GARDENERS FROM WESTERN QUEENSLAND ARE WINNERS
Department of Housing tenants from North West Queensland 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.

More resort and hotel staff to be trained in first aid this summer
This summer 30 Gold Coast resort staff will be trained in first aid thanks to the Queensland Government’s sponsorship of the inaugural Beach Safety and the Law National Summit

Gold Coast snares National Tourism Conference
The Gold Coast has been named host city of Australia’s top tourism conference for the next three years, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today


Charters Towers to get $49,748 in disaster relief funding
Charters Towers City Council will receive a grant of $49,748 towards the cost of repairing local roads damaged by flooding in January and February 2007.

Bulloo Shire to get $7.6 million in disaster relief funding
Bulloo Shire will receive $7.6 million towards the cost of repairing local roads damaged by flooding in January and February 2007.