Media Statements

WATER-WISE GARDENERS ARE WINNERS
Department of Housing tenants from across Far 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

More lanes, less travel time on Nerang-Broadbeach Road
Gold Coast motorists can look forward to saving at least five minutes after the completion of the $42 million Nerang-Broadbeach Road upgrade five months ahead of schedule.

Tugun Bypass border marker competition – and the winner is…
The $543 million Tugun Bypass is assured of a distinctive and unique border marker, after a landslide vote in favour of the first of three designs presented to the public to vote on.

Logan and Redlands businesses on top of the world: Premier
Premier Anna Bligh today added her congratulations to those businesses that have taken their products and services to the world and won the Logan and Redlands Regional Export Awards

SIMPSON SCAREMONGERING ON WATER
Sunshine Coast residents should be very wary of the Opposition’s Fiona Simpson and her campaign of blatant misinformation on water security.

Federal Government queried on plans for Goodna bypass sporting parks
Queensland Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt today called on the Federal Government to disclose any plans to create sporting parks adjoining the proposed Ipswich motorway Goodna bypass corridor.

CRIME PREVENTION PROJECT TURNS THE SCREWS ON CROOKS: SPENCE
An innovative new crime prevention imitative is helping reduce the risk of number plate theft in Queensland

MINISTER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHILD SAFETY DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Child Safety Minister Margaret Keech today announced the appointment of Norelle Deeth as the new Director-General of the Department of Child Safety.

SUNSHINE COAST ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM COMPLETE
The State Government’s Asbestos Roof Replacement Program for Queensland state schools, including the Sunshine Coast region, has finished seven and a half years ahead of the original timeline for completion

WIDE BAY ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM COMPLETE
The State Government’s Asbestos Roof Replacement Program for Queensland state schools, including the Wide Bay region, has finished seven and a half years ahead of the original timeline for completion

GOLD COAST ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM COMPLETE
The State Government’s Asbestos Roof Replacement Program for Queensland state schools, including the Gold Coast region, has finished seven and a half years ahead of the original timeline for completion

NORTH QUEENSLAND ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM COMPLETE
The State Government’s Asbestos Roof Replacement Program for Queensland state schools, including the North Queensland region, has finished seven and a half years ahead of the original timeline for completion