Media Statements
CANUNGRA SCHOOL SCORES FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced funding of more than $11,000 to undertake three maintenance projects at Canungra State School
MINISTER WELCOMES NEW RURAL SUPPORT STAFF
Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts has welcomed a new batch of Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) staff, who will streamline communications between Rural and Urban firefighters.
Minister demands answers on PCB treatment
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has demanded answers as to how a chemical treatment plant has released highly toxic chemicals into the Caboolture sewerage system above limits set by the Council
7 September 2007
Jobs project to refurbish Innisfail’s Chinese Temple gardens
The gardens and grounds around Innisfail’s Lit Sung Gung Chinese Temple – damaged during Cyclone Larry – are being refurbished with the help of 10 participants who will receive paid work thanks to the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
30 per cent increase in international tourist spending in Townsville
International tourists spent 30 per cent more and stayed 35 per cent longer in the Townsville region according to the latest International Visitor Survey results released today by Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM BOOMING IN QUEENSLAND
International visitors are spending more and staying longer in Queensland according to the latest International Visitor Survey results released today, Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech, said
Extra support for Toowoomba’s vulnerable children and their families
An intensive support service for vulnerable children and their families in the Toowoomba region has been officially launched today.
INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS DOING BIG BUSINESS IN TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND
The number of international business visitors to Tropical North Queensland skyrocketed by 35 per cent in the year to June 2007 according to the latest International Visitor Survey results released today, Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech, said
SUNSHINE COAST RECORDS MAJOR INTERNATIONAL TOURISM GROWTH
New figures show a massive $40 million increase in international visitor spending on the Sunshine Coast, Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech, said today
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS STAYING LONGER ON THE GOLD COAST
New figures show international visitor spending on the Gold Coast has climbed to $794 million – an increase of nine per cent, Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech, said today
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS SPEND MORE THAN $1 BILLION IN BRISBANE
Brisbane continues to attract more international visitors and expenditure than any other Queensland region according to the latest International Visitor Survey results released today, Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech, said