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Queenslanders recognised for protecting children

Seven Queenslanders received awards for their contributions to child safety in a Child Protection Week ceremony today

Don’t wait for Federal election to be called to enrol to vote

Queenslanders not enrolled to vote should do so now and not wait until the Federal election is called, Attorney-General Kerry Shine said today.

QUEENSLAND’S VIBRANT ECONOMY BREAKING TITLES RECORDS

Customer demand for land and titles services in Queensland was smashing all records, further proof the State’s economy was leading the nation, Natural Resources Minister Craig Wallace said today.

Qld’s unemployment stays at historic 3.5% low

6 September 2007

QAS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE QUEENSLAND ECONOMY

Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts has reaffirmed the Queensland Ambulance Service’s (QAS) commitment to supporting the Queensland economy.

GAB WATER ALLOCATION WILL BOOST GROWTH IN RURAL QUEENSLAND

Premier Peter Beattie and Water Minister Craig Wallace today announced that towns, feedlots, power stations and mines will benefit from 17,200 megalitres of unallocated water being released in parts of the Great Artesian Basin

ALL SURGICAL DEATHS IN QUEENSLAND TO BE INVESTIGATED

All surgical deaths in Queensland public hospitals will be independently investigated in another Beattie Government measure to build a better, safer health system

Tom and Jerry lend a paw to people with a disability

Tom and Jerry – two golden Labrador dogs – today helped promote planned new laws providing right of entry to public places for people with a disability who rely on assistance dogs.

Energy savings tips for households and businesses

Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said that Queensland was on the front foot in promoting environmentally sustainable energy solutions.

$3 BILLION HOSPITAL BUILDING PROGRAM ON TRACK

Planning is on track for new hospitals on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts and the new Queensland Children’s Hospital, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today

i.lab firms ready for commercial marketplace

Two savvy Smart State information and communication technology (ICT) companies are ready to take on the world with their high-tech products after graduating from the Queensland Government’s i.lab Incubator

SPENCE COMMENDS POLICE INITIATIVE TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Police in the indigenous community of Normanton are achieving great success in combating domestic violence, Police Minister Judy Spence said today