Media Statements

QUEENSLAND BUSINESS INVITED TO CLIMATE CHANGE DEBATE
Mon 29 Oct 07 at 12:11 PM

QUEENSLAND BUSINESS INVITED TO CLIMATE CHANGE DEBATE

Queensland businesses have been invited to join the State Government in devising strategies to take advantage of the business opportunities in meeting the challenges of climate change

Media alert: 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION - Wujal Wujal
Mon 29 Oct 07 at 12:00 PM

Media alert: 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION - Wujal Wujal

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Gold Coast meat processor taps in to Business Water Efficiency Program fund
Mon 29 Oct 07 at 11:36 AM

Gold Coast meat processor taps in to Business Water Efficiency Program fund

Gold Coast meat processing plant Teys Bros has received $99,250 to help the company slash its water use by 5.3 million litres a year.

MILLION DOLLAR GRANT TO SKILL MIGRANTS
Mon 29 Oct 07 at 10:02 AM

MILLION DOLLAR GRANT TO SKILL MIGRANTS

The state government is extending a million dollar helping hand to 270 multicultural Australians, including African migrants and refugees in a new skilling project.

WATER WISE TENANTS IN BUNDY RECOGNISED
Mon 29 Oct 07 at 10:00 AM

WATER WISE TENANTS IN BUNDY RECOGNISED

Department of Housing tenants from Bundaberg 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.

Airport roundabout traffic lights are largely doing their job
Sun 28 Oct 07 at 07:00 AM

Airport roundabout traffic lights are largely doing their job

The traffic lights on the airport roundabout are largely doing the job they were intended to do, Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said today.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL APPEALS TEACHER'S SENTENCE
Sun 28 Oct 07 at 06:00 AM

ATTORNEY-GENERAL APPEALS TEACHER'S SENTENCE

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine has instructed the Director of Public Prosecutions to appeal the sentence handed to Warren David Schneider

SKILLED PARK TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXTRA 2,000 FANS: SPENCE
Fri 26 Oct 07 at 05:25 PM

SKILLED PARK TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXTRA 2,000 FANS: SPENCE

Sport Minister Judy Spence today announced the capacity of the new $160 Million Skilled Park is being increased to accommodate 2,000 more fans than previously planned

SEX OFFENDER KEPT BEHIND BARS
Fri 26 Oct 07 at 04:53 PM

SEX OFFENDER KEPT BEHIND BARS

Convicted sex offender Walter Frank Bridson will remain in prison after his scheduled release date in November after a successful application to the Supreme Court by Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine

Night patrol initiative aimed at keeping Cairns streets safe
Fri 26 Oct 07 at 04:50 PM

Night patrol initiative aimed at keeping Cairns streets safe

The Queensland Police Service and the Department of Housing have joined forces to launch a new night patrol initiative which promotes community safety in West Cairns