Media Statements
Minister: No ban on rec fishing from jetties, rock walls, marinas or popular fishing spots
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr has given an assurance that recreational fishers will always have access to Moreton Bay’s most popular fishing spots as a result of the Moreton Bay Marine Park zoning review
SCALPERS OUT TO RIP OFF MUSIC LOVERS: SPENCE
Minister for Police Judy Spence has warned anyone caught scalping tickets to the upcoming Justin Timberlake concerts at Suncorp Stadium could be charged and fined
FUTURE RAIL CONNECTION IN STUDY’S SIGHTS
Brisbane’s rail network could be connected by a massive underground tunnel and major new stations under proposals being looked at in a new State Government study.
WATER TANK OWNERS URGED TO KEEP MOZZIES AWAY
With backyard rainwater tanks filling up in the past week, householders are being urged to keep them safe and mosquito free.
INDUSTRY STANDSTILL FORCED BY EQUINE FLU THREAT
A national horse standstill is being implemented in response to the strong suspicion that equine influenza has been detected in two premises in New South Wales
QUEENSLAND SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL STARS VIE FOR NATIONAL HONOURS
Young volleyball stars from across the state will put their skills to the test at the School Sport Australia 15-years-and-under Volleyball Championships starting tomorrow at Morayfield, north of Brisbane.
FEDERAL ROAD CASH SLASHED BUT COSTS GO UP
Road crews maintaining Queensland’s federally funded national highways are being forced to do more with less.
Independent inspection confirms Captain Cook Bridge safe
A preliminary independent inspection of the Captain Cook Bridge has confirmed Main Roads’ finding that it is structurally safe, Minister for Transport and Main Roads Paul Lucas said today.
UP TO 155,000 QUEENSLANDERS SCORE MINIMUM WAGE RISE
Employment and Industrial Relations Minister John Mickel has welcomed today’s decision by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to increase the state’s minimum wage by $24.60 per week
Tender Announced For Ayr Police Station and Watchhouse Project
Construction of a new police station and watchhouse in Ayr is a step closer with the announcement of the successful tender for the project, Minister for Police Judy Spence said today
SMART STATE ICT COMPANIES BOUND FOR US, UK AND ASIA
Five Smart State information and communication technology (ICT) companies will showcase their products around the world thanks to funding from the Queensland Government
BEATTIE CHALLENGES PM TO NAME QUEENSLAND NUCLEAR TOWNS
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie said the Prime Minister should name the Queensland communities he believes would welcome a nuclear power station in their neighbourhood