Media Statements
‘Show us your genes’ – the secrets of biotechnology unravelled
They’re scouring the sea to find the next best therapeutic drugs, inventing new vaccines to ward off cancer, helping to repair damaged brains and alleviate nutritional deficiencies in East Africa
Bundaberg tourism innovators take home national awards
Bundaberg tourism identity Dellarose Baevski has been recognised by the world’s leading travel magazine, Travel + Leisure for innovation in developing an ecologically sustainable destination, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced
Technology driving success for Smart State firm
Technology developed by a West End business is helping to train thousands of drivers in some of the world’s largest transport fleets
Cairns tourism innovators take home national awards
Cairns tourism identities Judy and Don Freeman have been recognised for advancing Indigenous tourism by the world’s leading travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, Member for Cairns and Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced
GARDEN AWARDS RECOGNISE WATER WISE TENANTS
Department of Housing tenants from across North Queensland who use water-efficient techniques to keep their gardens thriving were recognised today as part of the department’s 2007 Water-Wise Garden Awards
ELECTION OFFERS QUEENSLAND A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY: BLIGH
14 October 2007
‘CARNAVAL’ COMES TO BRISBANE: PREMIER
From their roots in Northern India, through the near East, the Balkan countries of Eastern Europe and down into Andalucía in Southern Spain, the rich culture of the gypsies has lifted the spirits
HISTORIC BUTCHER SHOP SAVED FROM DEMOLITION
A Walkerston shop which was established early last century as a Government-run butcher shop has received a temporary reprieve from demolition
Remembering the miners of the Collinsville coalfields
The coal mining town of Collinsville held a memorial service yesterday (Saturday) to commemorate the lives of 26 miners who died on the Collinsville coalfields.
Community urged to have say on Cairns Western Arterial Road project
Main Roads is calling for community comment on plans to upgrade a key Cairns road, with the release of a draft proposal to upgrade the Cairns Western Arterial Road.
Walkerston traffic investigation moves to next stage
A major study into the future traffic needs of the Walkerston community has proposed four options for public comment.
Roma State College joins forces with Main Roads on road design