Media Statements

QUEENSLAND POLICE START THEIR TOUR OF DUTY IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
Queensland police officers will hit the ground running in the Northern Territory tomorrow as part of the national initiative to address child sexual abuse, Minister for Police Judy Spence said today

NRW STARTS DRILLING TO IMPROVE GROUNDWATER MONITORING
The Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW) will start drilling into the Toowoomba Basalts aquifer system as part of the next stage in the city’s overall drought management strategy.

NEW PROJECTS TO PROMOTE SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS GROWTH
Minister for State Development John Mickel today announced Queensland Government funding of $160,000 for Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) projects for the Sunshine Coast communities of Nambour and Imbil

Mines Inspectorate to reflect modern era of mining
Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said today that the Mines Inspectorate was being revitalised to reflect a new modern era of mining in Queensland.

DRINKING CULTURE NEEDS TO CHANGE: KEECH (re-issue)
The Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing, Margaret Keech, has called on Australians to accept individual responsibility for the drinking culture which is causing so much damage to society

DRINKING CULTURE NEEDS TO CHANGE: KEECH
The Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing, Margaret Keech, has called on Australians to accept individual responsibility for the drinking culture which is causing so much damage to society

COMMUNITY COMMENTS ON GULF WATER RESOURCE PLAN
A broad cross-section of the community has taken the time to provide feedback on the Draft Gulf Water Resource Plan, Minister for Natural Resources and Water Craig Wallace said today.

SCIENTISTS AND TEACHERS ADDING EXCITEMENT TO CHEMISTRY
Scientists from the Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW) will showcase practical ways to help the environment when they meet with science teachers at Cairns State High School tomorrow (September 12).

CHINESE FILM CREW HIT GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast will be the feature of two Chinese travel documentaries, following the arrival of a Chinese film crew to the coast this week, Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech, said today

MILLION MANHOUR MILESTONE, INJURY FREE
Tuesday 11 September 2007

MULTICULTURAL LEARNERS ON THE ROAD TO LITERACY
Over 100 recently arrived migrants and refugees will receive customised literacy and numeracy training to help them step into the driver’s seat in a new Skilling Queenslanders for Work project

FUNDING TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE DRINKING
A statewide initiative to encourage the safe service and consumption of alcohol has received seed funding of $25,000 to assist licensees promote responsible drinking in their venues