Media Statements
Central Queensland operators chase State tourism honours
The Keppel Bay Marina, Rubyvale Gem Gallery, Capricorn Region Holiday Planner and Myella Farmstay are competing along with a diverse group of operators for Queensland’s top tourism honours.
Townsville operators chase State tourism honours
A wildlife sanctuary, a football series, an arts and crafts market, five accommodation providers and three new developments are competing along with a diverse group of Townsville operators for Queensland’s top tourism honours.
Far North Queensland operators chase State tourism honours
Cruise companies, a cableway, ‘jungle surfers’, a winery and two new developments are competing along with a diverse group of Far North Queensland operators for Queensland’s top tourism honours.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOOST FOR SERIOUSLY INJURED WORKERS
Legislation providing more than $24 million in improved workers’ compensation benefits a year was passed by the Queensland government yesterday
50,000 homes and businesses benefit from Northside power boost
Homes and businesses in seven northern Brisbane suburbs will benefit from a recently-completed $15 million-plus upgrade to Energex’s electricity supplies in the region.
PREMIER GIVES $25K CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE SMITH FAMILY
Premier Anna Bligh was joined by almost 80 school students today when she officially launched The Smith Family’s 2007 Christmas Appeal at Parliament House.
Desperate Federal Government ‘buying votes’ in regional Qld
The Federal Government’s announcement of a new Development Roads funding program was another example of its desperation to buy votes in regional Queensland, Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said today.
Achievements of Main Roads staff celebrated at Excellence Awards
A project highlighting the need for safer driving around roadworks was one of seven award winners honoured at the 20th annual Main Roads Excellence Awards last night
UK engineering firm sets up office in Brisbane
One of the United Kingdom’s largest engineering firms has opened an office in the Brisbane suburb of Milton
State Disaster Relief Assistance activated for storm damage
The Queensland Government has activated State Disaster Relief Assistance (SDRA) for people affected by damaging storms in the last 48 hours.
CHAIR OF INDIGENOUS EDUCATION CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE REAPPOINTED
Claims of fraud relating to local government reforms ridiculous
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt today challenged Opposition Leader Jeff Seeney over claims of a fraudulent process relating to the recent review of local councils in Queensland