Media Statements

Simulators to boost skills in resources sector
Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson today inspected new state-of-the-art simulators at the Mining Industry Skills Centre in Brisbane today.

New age aircraft head to Kingaroy on search and rescue mission
Kingaroy is hosting a major competition featuring pilotless aircraft on a search and rescue mission in the ‘Outback’ today and tomorrow

PORT'S RECORD TRADE OUTSTRIPS COMPETITORS
Strong economic conditions, sustained population growth and the continuing boom in mining and construction led to record-breaking performances in both container and total trade volumes through the Port of Brisbane in 2006-07

WIDE BAY BURNETT IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT WONDAI FORUM
Showing the world the Wide Bay Burnett region is a great place to live and invest was a major topic at the Queensland Government’s Ministerial Regional Community Forum in Wondai.

TRANSPORT ISSUES A FOCUS AT NAMBOUR COMMUNITY FORUM
Sustainable integrated transport was discussed in Nambour today at the Queensland Government’s Ministerial Regional Community Forum.

PEST PLANTS A FOCUS AT CHARTERS TOWERS FORUM
Managing declared pest plants was a major issue discussed at the Queensland Government’s Ministerial Regional Community Forum in Charters Towers today.

SENIORS' HOUSING FOCUS AT COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY FORUM
Alternative models of independent and affordable housing for seniors in remote communities was among the issues discussed at the Queensland Government Ministerial Regional Community Forum in Collinsville today.

DRIVER SAFETY IN FOCUS AT GATTON FORUM
The safety of young drivers and a successful driver awareness program were among issues discussed at the Queensland Government’s Ministerial Regional Community Forum in Gatton today.

TRANSPORT THE FOCUS OF BEENLEIGH COMMUNITY FORUM
Coordinated transport was discussed in Beenleigh today as part of the Queensland Government’s Ministerial Regional Community Forum.

CARERS THE FOCUS OF CHERMSIDE COMMUNITY FORUM
Support for all carers was discussed at today’s Ministerial Regional Community Forum in Chermside.

AGRICULTURE A FOCUS OF THURSDAY ISLAND COMMUNITY FORUM
Agricultural issues were discussed on Thursday Island today at the Ministerial Regional Community Forum.

Seniors Issues the Focus of Boyne Island Community Forum
Issues affecting seniors were discussed in Boyne Island today at the Queensland Government’s Ministerial Regional Community Forum.