Media Statements
State to keep watch on water use at power stations
The State Government would continue to maintain a close watch on water use by power stations in south-east Queensland, despite a national report released this week showing an improved electricity supply outlook over the next two summers, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said today.
Superstar sensations to kick-start Seniors Week
Seventeen finalists will take to the stage in Brisbane tomorrow (18 August) to compete in the 2007 Seniors Superstar grand final, which coincides with the start of Seniors Week celebrations.
CAIRNS TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE BASE
Cairns is set to significantly increase its maintenance of international aircraft following a major contract awarded to Hawker Pacific’s local operation
AMALGAMATIONS WILL PROCEED: BEATTIE
Council amalgamations will proceed despite the Prime Minister trying to hijack the process to prop up a failing election campaign, Premier Peter Beattie said today
The only vote Howard is interested in is his own: Fraser.
17 August 2007
SMART STATE TO HOST CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
Some of Australia and New Zealand’s most prominent political, business, scientific and environmental leaders will converge on Brisbane later this month to discuss the impact of climate change on the region’s economic future, Premier Peter Beattie said today
New Senior Judge Administrator appointed to Qld’s Supreme Court
Queensland Supreme Court Judge Justice John Byrne’s appointment as the new Senior Judge Administrator was approved by Executive Council today.
Bligh heads QLD jobs raid on Victoria
16 August 2007 (11am)
QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS – SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The shortlist for the 2007 Premier’s Queensland Literary Awards is a fascinating mix of proven masters, emerging writers and great thinkers Premier Peter Beattie said today
SMART STATE COMPANY SET TO GO GLOBAL WITH BANANAS: PREMIER
TOWNSVILLE: Premier Peter Beattie today opened one of the world’s “smartest” food processing plants which is taking the food market by storm