Media Statements

State funding to address Queensland shoreline erosion issues

TWO-YEAR WATERWAYS CLEAN-UP NEARS END IN FAR NORTH QLD
Potentially damaging debris left by Cyclone Larry should be fully cleared from Far North Queensland waterways before the summer wet season, Natural Resources and Water Minister Craig Wallace said today.

Boyle announces review of Queensland Tourism Network
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle today announced a review of the network of Queensland's tourism organisations - their structure, functions and inter-relations

SMUGGLER CAUGHT WITH BALLOONS IN BRA: SPENCE
Corrective Services Minister Judy Spence has commended intelligence officers at Woodford Correctional Centre for catching a woman allegedly attempting to smuggle white powder into the centre

FUTURE OIL SUPPLY UNCERTAINTY HIGHLIGHTED
A report tabled in State Parliament today highlights the need for Queensland industry, primary producers and communities to lessen their dependence on imported oil supplies

Child Safety Officers among Queensland’s heroes

Queensland maintains national lead with unemployment at historic low: Fraser
11 October 2007

MEDIA ALERT - 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION
ATTENTION NEWS EDITORS/CHIEFS-OF-STAFF/PICTORIAL EDITORS

NEW QUEENSLAND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ANOTHER STEP CLOSER
The move towards one dedicated Queensland children’s hospital is a step closer after the Mater and Royal Children’s cancer services amalgamated, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.

Planning continues for construction of new Kuranda Range Road

FARMBIS SUBSIDY INCREASES FOR TRAINING
Increased FarmBis subsidies for rural producers and land managers were announced today by Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin

ATTORNEY-GENERAL TO APPEAL SHAKEEL MIRZA DECISION
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine has instructed the Director of Public Prosecutions to appeal the District Court sentence handed to Shakeel Mirza