Media Statements
BROOWEENA SCHOOL TO GET FACELIFT
Acting Public Works Minister Judy Spence has today announced more than $20,000 in funding to give Brooweena State School’s Block A a fresh new look
22 local government areas to contest 2008 elections with internal boundaries
Queenslanders in 22 local government areas will go to the 2008 council elections voting in divisions.
Queensland campaigns on show in Europe
Three new Queensland tourism campaigns were the focus of a major tourism trade mission in Europe this week, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today
Manufacturing under the microscope in Cairns
Cairns manufacturers have the chance to discover how they measure up against the best in the world and where they can improve, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle says
CHANGES TO QUEENSLAND’S OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING SYSTEM
Changes to occupational licensing are bringing in better and more consistent training, better workplace health and safety, and more security for anyone operating or using plant and equipment
Showgrounds statewide to benefit from $2 million in State funding
Showgrounds around the State will receive a welcome injection of funds thanks to the latest round of the Queensland Government’s annual show society grants.
BJELKE-PETERSEN DAM SPILLWAY UPGRADE COMPLETED
The $5 million upgrade of Bjelke-Petersen Dam’s spillway is complete, Minister for Natural Resources and Water Craig Wallace said today.
NEW SUBURB OF SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL CREATED
Natural Resources and Water Minister Craig Wallace today announced the creation of a new suburb of Springfield Central in the Ipswich City Council area
DESIGN TEAM APPOINTED FOR NEW CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Premier Anna Bligh announced today that Abigroup Contractors Pty Limited had been appointed to the design team for the new Queensland Children’s Hospital
UPGRADES TO LOUDOUN DAM RECOGNISED WITH HERITAGE AWARD
The State Government’s restoration work on the historic Loudoun Dam has been recognised with a Queensland Heritage Council Silver Award.