Media Statements

Toowoomba Bypass pilot tunnel makes good progress
The Toowoomba Bypass pilot tunnel project is making strong progress, with a work crew now drilling 330m into the escarpment.

NEW WHEELCHAIR-FRIENDLY TAXI AT WORK
A new wheelchair-friendly taxi, funded by the state government, is in service for the people of Chinchilla on the Darling Downs

Tourism Queensland celebrated at gala presentation
Tourism Queensland’s cutting-edge Where Else But Queensland campaign was given the award for best multimedia and interactive campaign at the Australian Marketing Institute’s 2007 Awards for Marketing Excellence


NEW NERANG CENTRE BOOSTS CHILD PROTECTION FOR GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast’s newest child protection centre will help to keep local children and young people safe, Child Safety Minister Margaret Keech said today.

WORKERS COMP PLAN GOOD FOR EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES
The Federal Opposition’s commitment to work with the states on workers compensation will ensure Queensland continues to offer the lowest average premiums in Australia

$20,000 to help ensure Magnetic Island schoolies celebrate safely
Heading into this year’s Schoolies Week, the Queensland Government is again putting up money to help ensure that young people celebrate safely

Media Alert - 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION
ATTENTION NEWS EDITORS/CHIEFS OF STAFF/PICTORIAL EDITORS

BUNDABERG UNEMPLOYED RENOVATING ELLIOT HEADS SURF CLUB
Twelve long-term unemployed people from in and around Bundaberg are renovating Elliot Heads Surf Lifesaving Club as they prepare to return to the workforce

International events expert coming to Toowoomba
The Queensland Government is bringing an internationally-renowned regional events manager to Toowoomba to share his expertise, Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle announced today

Cheers to restaurateur for backing Queensland wines
Brisbane restaurateur Michael Platsis was today named as the 2007 winner of the prestigious Bassett Award which recognises a major contribution by an individual to the Queensland wine industry

Bligh gives rural groups more say and better access
24 October 2007