Media Statements
Minister for Police and Corrective Services Judy Spence today confirmed that it had been brought to her attention that two private investigators recently have been following DPSOA (Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act) offender, Mark Foy
Some 165 seafood harvest divers are undertaking training to improve their skills and safety at Tropical North Queensland TAFE.
Mackay water reuse scheme moves to next stage
The first of 27 storage ponds will be filled with water today as a key milestone in the development of a multi-million-dollar waste water recycling project in Mackay.
Motorists urged to take extra care during Gateway traffic switches
Motorists are being urged to pay extra attention to changed conditions in coming months as traffic is transferred onto new temporary lanes as part of construction for the Gateway Upgrade Project.
NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENTS
New environmental protection legislation passed in State Parliament last night gives greater flexibility for Councils in managing local environmental issues and clarifies the law on protecting flying foxes
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PREMIER BLIGH TURNS SOD AT $780M DOWNS’ GAS POWER STATION
Premier Anna Bligh was on the Darling Downs today to mark another milestone in Queensland’s cleaner energy industry with the sod turning of Origin Energy’s $780 million gas-fired power station
REDLAND SHIRE COUNCIL KOALA SUMMIT
Redland Shire Council has been warned it must incorporate a more koala-friendly mentality in its approach to development or risk losing the national icon within 20 years
Bridge named in honour of Kevin Allery
A prominent Blackbutt identity, the late Kevin Allery, will be recognised for his contribution to his community and Nanango Shire at a bridge-naming ceremony at Taromeo Creek on the D'Aguilar Highway today.
CABINET TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT
Corrective Services Minister Judy Spence is developing a range of possible changes to the current management of dangerous sex offenders, aimed at ensuring the most robust regime possible is in place