Media Statements
Interim CEO appointments finalised for new local councils
Local government reform transition planning has reached a new milestone with the finalisation of the appointments of the remaining interim chief executive officers.
BLIGH GOVERNMENT TO CREATE NEW TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Patrons of public transport will benefit from the creation of one new authority to manage all public transport services in south east Queensland, Premier Anna Bligh and Minister for Transport John Mickel, announced today
SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SHARES SECRETS TO SUCCESS
More than 250 Queensland small businesses have been helped by the State Government’s Small Business Solutions initiative in its first seven months of operation.
QUEENSLAND SERVICES ARE SETTING NEW STANDARDS
Whether you’re in Mareeba, Winton or on the Gold Coast, a $3.4 million grants package will help non-government organisations across Queensland deliver the same level of service to those in need, Communities Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr announced today.
ILLEGAL ENCROACHMENTS AT MAIN BEACH REMOVED
Land worth around $3 million at Main Beach on the Gold Coast has been returned to the public, Natural Resources and Water Minister Craig Wallace said today.
NEW PROVISIONS FOR OVERLAND FLOW IN BURDEKIN BASIN
New provisions have been introduced to manage the taking of overland flow water in the Burdekin Basin in North Queensland
Booming central Gold Coast area benefits from power boost
More than 7000 homes and businesses in the booming Varsity Lakes and Robina areas will benefit from the recent completion of a $670,000 upgrade to the local electricity network.
Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said last night’s spectacular lightning show across South East Queensland signalled the start of the summer storm season.
New Victim Support Service cornerstone of mental health reforms
Victims of violent offences committed by people with mental illness will have access to better support and information through a new Queensland Victim Support Service.
NOOSA OFFERS SMORGASBORD OF SKILLING OPPORTUNITIES
Noosa’s unemployed will be skilled up to cater for shortages in the region’s booming hospitality industry, thanks to a $135,750 Skilling Queenslanders for Work grant
UNEARTHING UNEMPLOYED FOR COOLOOLA-BURNETT INDUSTRY
Cooloola, Gympie and South Burnett’s under-unemployed are set to boost employment ranks, thanks to $110,000 Skilling Queenslanders for Work grant
VICTIMS TO BE ALLOWED TO CLAIM AGAINST PRISONERS
Premier Anna Bligh has announced the State Government will introduce new laws which will see prisoners compensation payments for anti-discrimination or personal injury claims frozen so their victims can make claims for the money