Media Statements
KEECH CONGRATULATES TOURISM INDUSTRY ON ECO PROGRAM
Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech, today congratulated Tropical North Queensland’s tourism industry on the launch of its world-leading environment protection program, Planet Safe Partnership (PSP)
$2 million in exploration grants allocated
Twenty exploration companies will share in grants of around $2 million for joint industry-government drilling projects throughout the state.
New child protection centre for Maryborough
Maryborough’s new Child Safety Service Centre was officially opened today, providing a bigger, brighter space for children, staff and families
WALLACE CREEK PROPOSAL RECALLS PIONEER PAST
Residents are being invited to have their say on a proposal to officially name Wallace Creek at Burnett Heads, north east of Bundaberg.
Smart savings from energy efficient desktops
The Queensland Government has established a new energy efficient computer purchasing arrangement that will save the government up to 40 percent on desktop purchases
$400,000 WASTED EVERY DAY FROM LACK OF NURSING HOMES
Approximately $400,000 is being wasted every day in Queensland public hospitals because there are not enough nursing home places for our elderly population, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today
Another $300,000 for Blueprint initiatives in Gulf communities
The Queensland Government will inject further funding of almost $300,000 into Gulf communities as part of its Blueprint for the Bush.
Blueprint funds new $1 million services centre for Charters Towers
Community services in Charters Towers are set to expand and improve with the Queensland Government announcing $1 million to establish a rural multi-tenant service centre in the city.
MINISTER VISITS CAIRNS JOBSEEKERS
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel today visited five long-term unemployed Cairns people who are designing and building billy carts and children’s furniture as part of an 18-week employment project
BEATTIE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES FIGHT FOR QLD WORKERS’ RIGHTS
Far North Queenslanders’ access to one of the best workers’ compensation systems in the country is threatened under the Federal Government’s Work Choices system, Employment and Industrial Relations Minister John Mickel said today
Sigrid Thornton takes up Queensland multicultural role
Australian actor and Queenslander Sigrid Thornton has accepted the role of Queensland Government Multicultural Champion for 2007, Minister for Multiculturalism Lindy Nelson-Carr said today