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Workshops show how to be better in business
Established or aspiring business operators can get some tips on growing their firm by attending a range of informative workshops in October

Taking smart steps for small business success
Cairns State Development Centre is running two workshops - for people taking their first steps in business and for established operators after some marketing tips

QLD POLICE LEADING THE WAY IN FIGHT AGAINST NIGERIAN FRAUD: SPENCE
Australia’s first National Symposium on Nigerian Fraud is being held in Brisbane today

The Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport Judy Spence, will this morning officially open Australia’s first Nigerian Fraud Symposium

So you think you can….. be a councillor
There won’t be auditions, but the call has gone out for talented, community-minded Queenslanders to consider standing for their local council at the local government elections next March.

Gayndah Airport safer after major upgrade
Gayndah air services were much safer after the Queensland Government paid for a major upgrade to the airport runway, Transport Minister John Mickel said today

NEW LOOK, NEW BUS SERVICES FOR SUNNY COAST
Commuters and other passengers will travel in new-look and improved Sunbus services from Monday

QUEENSLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL SCORES MUSICAL HIGH NOTES
Young maestros at New Farm State School, in Brisbane’s inner city, have scored top marks in a national competition for budding music makers.


SUDANESE REFUGEES A VALUABLE ADDITION TO QUEENSLAND
Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews has undermined the excellent work of Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Commission and religious groups to help Sudanese refugees integrate with Queensland communities, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine said today


RURAL PROJECTS GAINING RESULTS FOR THE BUSH
Increased exports, new science precincts, pest prevention and enhanced farm productivity are just some of the benefits from the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries Blueprint for the Bush projects