Media Statements
Minister inspects helicopter line stringing of new powerline
Minister for Mines and Energy Geoff Wilson today inspected progress on Powerlink Queensland’s new $50 million transmission line between Nebo and the Pioneer Valley, where a helicopter is currently being used to attach power line cables to the new towers
Police Net $2.4 Million In Drugs and Property From Organised Crime
Police Minister Judy Spence has revealed Queensland Police Officers seized drugs and property with a street value of more than $2.4 million as a result of special investigations into organised crime during the past year
BARNABY JOYCE MUST STAND UP FOR QUEENSLAND IRRIGATORS IN MEETING WITH TURNBULL
Queensland Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce must stand up for Queensland irrigators this week when he discusses the auction of water from the Warrego with Commonwealth Water Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Sunshine Coast forum plans future for people with a disability
A better future for people with a disability will be the focus of the Shared Visions regional forum on the Sunshine Coast today
YOUNG QUEENSLANDERS SAY YES TO BRIGHTER FUTURES
Eighty young people from the Darling Downs region will receive personalised employment assistance on a new state government funded skilling project Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel and Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine said the Downs Industry Schools Cooperation Inc (DISCO) would run the YES (Youth Employment Support) project thanks to a $141,380 Skilling Queenslanders for Work grant
Lucas announces major progress on water grid delivery
Deputy Premier Paul Lucas, inspects construction of South East Queensland Water Grid for the first time as Minister responsible for Infrastructure and Planning.
ENERGEX bright spark Paul Utz takes top honours
With summer storms just around the corner, readers can take comfort in the fact they have some of the best electrical technicians restoring power should the wild weather cause interruptions.
STOCK ROUTE FEES PAID FOR CHARITY DRIVE
A special payment from the State Government would cover the “long paddock” costs of the Stock Up for Hope charity cattle drive, Minister for Natural Resources and Water Craig Wallace said today.
19 NRW APPLICATION FORMS NOW ON THE INTERNET
Applying for many state land-related services will be much easier thanks to new Internet-based forms, Natural Resources and Water Minister Craig Wallace said today.
Hockey caught red-handed misrepresenting local government reforms
The Federal Government has been caught red-handed spreading misinformation about Queensland’s local government reform process, Main Roads and Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said today.
PREMIER CALLS ON QUEENSLANDERS TO RALLY BEHIND NQ COWBOYS
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has called on all Queenslanders to rally behind the North Queensland Cowboys as they prepare for Saturday’s NRL Preliminary Final game in Sydney
PREMIER BLIGH ANNOUNCES OVERHAUL OF FOI LAWS
Premier Anna Bligh today announced an independent overhaul of Queensland’s Freedom of Information Laws