Media Statements
Premier Announces $766,500 Funding For Events Around Queensland
Mt Isa: More than $750,000 has been allocated under the latest funding round of the Queensland Events Regional Development Program (QERDP) for 32 events around Queensland, Premier Anna Bligh today announced
JOBS PROGRAMS NEEDED DESPITE BOOM IN NORTH-WEST
The mining boom may be in full swing but there is still the need for labour market programs in the State’s north-west, Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said today
Government Already Considering FOI Changes: Shine
The Bligh Government is already addressing some of the concerns raised in a report on freedom of speech through its overhaul of Queensland’s Freedom of Information laws, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine said today
ADJUSTED- CLONCURRY LETS THE SUNSHINE IN TO BRING POWER TO THE PEOPLE
Cloncurry: Cloncurry in remote north west Queensland is set to become the first town in the state to use solar power for all of the town’s electricity needs - 24 hours a day
NO TALL TALES BUT TRUE FOR ANGLERS’ DIARIES
While tall tales of spectacular fishing adventures and giant catches are always entertaining, the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries is aiming to gain a more accurate picture of recreational fishing through its new and improved diary survey
Former Butcher's Shop Makes the Cut
A former State Government-run butcher’s shop at Walkerston, near Mackay, has been included in the Queensland Heritage Register, a decision which will save the site from impending demolition
SOUTH BANK AND QLD GOVERNMENT ASSIST INDIGENOUS UNEMPLOYED
South Bank Corporation is working with the State Government to assist 100 unemployed Indigenous people to develop their skills and improve their chances of joining and remaining in the workforce
CUP DAY COUP FOR MACKAY
Overseas, interstate ambulance paramedic recruits in Qld
Fourteen ambulance paramedic recruits from overseas and interstate to the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) were formally welcomed by Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts today.
GOONDIWINDI YOUTH GET JOBSEARCH SKILLS BOOST
Working with local farmer and celebrity David Graham (of Big Brother and Dancing with the Stars fame) has been a highlight of recent months for 10 young people from Goondiwindi
OLDER WORKERS TO BENEFIT FROM CHANGES TO SUPERANNUATION
Older employees in the Queensland public sector who elect to work on beyond retirement age are to be financially rewarded
Split Rock Inca Alliance produces legacy for north-west communities
An award-winning alliance created to complete an upgrade of the Barkly Highway has achieved ground-breaking results and delivered sustainable employment and training outcomes for Indigenous workers in north-west Queensland