Media Statements

WATER-WISE GARDENERS ARE WINNERS
Thu 25 Oct 07 at 10:00 AM

WATER-WISE GARDENERS ARE WINNERS

Department of Housing tenants from Biloela 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

MEDIA ALERT
Thu 25 Oct 07 at 09:41 AM

MEDIA ALERT

The Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport, Judy Spence, will today inspect construction of the new $82 million State Tennis Centre at Tennyson

Western Downs shaping up as new economic powerhouse
Thu 25 Oct 07 at 09:00 AM

Western Downs shaping up as new economic powerhouse

The Western Downs is set to become a new economic powerhouse of the state with rapidly developing coal seam gas industry playing an important role, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said today

HAINAN AIRLINES LOOKING AT TOWNSVILLE TOUCHDOWN, SAY WALLACE AND MOONEY
Thu 25 Oct 07 at 08:42 AM

HAINAN AIRLINES LOOKING AT TOWNSVILLE TOUCHDOWN, SAY WALLACE AND MOONEY

International airline flights could return to Townsville if Thuringowa MP Craig Wallace and Townsville Mayor Tony Mooney get their way.

MILLION DOLLAR MENTAL HEALTH SKILLING GRANT
Thu 25 Oct 07 at 08:13 AM

MILLION DOLLAR MENTAL HEALTH SKILLING GRANT

The State Government has committed $1 million to enable 100 people living with a mental illness training, support and paid work in a year long project being run by the Mental Health Association (Qld)

Community and disability organisations ‘take a bow’: Minister
Wed 24 Oct 07 at 08:00 PM

Community and disability organisations ‘take a bow’: Minister

From Gin Gin to New Farm, neighbourhood hubs and community services across Queensland are making a difference to the lives of Queenslanders with a disability

SERVICES EXPANDED FOR OLYMPIC EXPORTERS
Wed 24 Oct 07 at 05:16 PM

SERVICES EXPANDED FOR OLYMPIC EXPORTERS

Two of Queensland's overseas trade offices have expanded their services to help exporters target business opportunities generated by the next two Olympic Games

New helicopter to boost emergency response
Wed 24 Oct 07 at 04:04 PM

New helicopter to boost emergency response

24 October 2007

Community to have say on Boat Harbour Drive upgrade
Wed 24 Oct 07 at 04:04 PM

Community to have say on Boat Harbour Drive upgrade

Hervey Bay residents will have the chance to provide input into plans for the $10 million Boat Harbour Drive upgrade project, ahead of construction starting early next year

Drivers to benefit as Toowoomba webcams come online
Wed 24 Oct 07 at 03:30 PM

Drivers to benefit as Toowoomba webcams come online

Up-to-date traffic conditions are just a mouse click away for Toowoomba drivers, with the launch today of the Garden City's first traffic webcams.

WHITE FLAME FOR QLD CHILDREN: MINISTER
Wed 24 Oct 07 at 03:00 PM

WHITE FLAME FOR QLD CHILDREN: MINISTER

Minister for Communities and Youth Lindy Nelson-Carr has today announced a Queensland children’s champion has won this year’s coveted White Flame Award.