Media Statements
SUPER ‘NERVE’ CENTRES TO POWER REGIONAL QUEENSLAND: PREMIER
Ergon Energy’s new control centres in Townsville and Rockhampton – worth a combined total of $60 million – are set to change the way the company responds to emergencies in regional Queensland, Premier Peter Beattie said at today’s official opening
TOWNSVILLE PRISON PROJECTS ON TIME AND ON BUDGET: SPENCE
The new Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre and the refurbishment of the men’s Townsville Correctional Centre are both on track for commissioning next year, Minister for Corrective Service Judy Spence said today
SENATE REPORT VINDICATES STATE ON DAM PROCESS
August 16, 2007
BEATTIE - QUEENSLANDERS WON'T BE FOOLED BY PRIME MINISTER'S STUNT
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie said the Prime Minister’s latest stunt was an exercise in false hope
Double celebration for Anglicare in FNQ
Child Safety Minister Desley Boyle has answered an SOS from Anglicare and has stepped in with funding to help give stability for boys in care.
Police 'We Don't Do Boring' Campaign Targets VIC and NSW Recruits
The State Government will use a special exhibition promoting Queensland to attract new recruits and existing police from Victoria and New South Wales to join the Queensland Police Service, Police Minister Judy Spence said today
Funding secures Safe Haven for Cherbourg children
Cherbourg children will be better protected from domestic and family violence, thanks to a $1.26 million government allocation for the next two years.
$15,000 FOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT AT PALMWOODS STATE SCHOOL
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced $15,000 of funding to replace damaged roofing, gutters and downpipes at Palmwoods State School
Duke’s funding supports Noosa young people with a disability
Noosa District State High School has been granted funding to help young people with a disability to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program.
Duke’s funding supports Sarina youth development project
Sarina Youth Service has been granted funding to support youth developmental activities that form part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program.
$17,000 FOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT AT MISSION BEACH SCHOOL
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced funding of more than $17,000 to repair damaged concrete paths at Mission Beach State School
$40,000 FOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT AT FAR NORTHERN SCHOOLS
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced funding of more than $40,000 for maintenance projects at three schools in Far North Queensland