Media Statements

SPENCE TO STRENGTHEN SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW PORTFOLIO
New Minister for Sport Judy Spence said she’s looking forward to getting more involved in Queensland sport and encouraging the community to take part in recreational and sporting activities

CHILDREN TAKE THE STAGE AT QUEENSLAND’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS VENUE

SCHOOL SOFTBALL STARS VIE FOR STATE HONOURS
Some of the state’s best young softball stars will put their skills to the test in the Queensland School Sport 12-years-and-under State Softball Championships, in Mount Isa this weekend.

Ombudsman appointment extended until 2010
Ombudsman David Bevan has been reappointed for another three-year term, Attorney-General Kerry Shine said today.

Shine welcomes additional ministerial responsibilities
Attorney-General and Justice Minister Kerry Shine has welcomed additional responsibilities as the Minister responsible for Fair Trading.

SPENCE TO STRENGTHEN SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW PORTFOLIO
New Minister for Sport Judy Spence said she’s looking forward to getting more involved in Queensland sport and encouraging the community to take part in recreational and sporting activities

NEW BOOK AND DVD TO HELP CHILDREN THROUGH HOSPITAL
Children booked for surgery will be more comfortable and better informed about what will happen to them when they receive a new book and DVD before their stay in hospital

HEALTH MINISTER VOWS TO MAINTAIN THE PACE OF REFORM
Improving the quality and safety of public health services remains the key focus of the Queensland Government’s $10 billion Health Action Plan, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.

Coal seam methane for a cleaner energy future
Gas is the rising star in the Queensland Government’s transition to a cleaner energy future Minister for Mines and Energy, Geoff Wilson, told the 30th Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia conference in Brisbane this week

Clean coal technology holds key to climate change response
Queensland is on the front foot in the development of clean coal technology, Minister for Mines and Energy Geoff Wilson said today.

$20,000 IN MAINTENANCE FUNDING FOR THREE GRANITE BELT SCHOOLS
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $20,000 in funding for maintenance projects at Mt Kilcoy, Kilcoy and Harlin state schools

MT KILCOY SCHOOL SCORES FUNDING TO REPLACE WATER TANKS
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced funding of more than $11,000 to replace existing water tanks with a new 10,000 litre poly tank at Mount Kilcoy State School