Media Statements
Highway commemorates far northern pioneer
MAREEBA: Part of far north Queensland’s history has been preserved today with Peninsula Developmental Road officially reverting to its historical name – the Mulligan Highway.
Sport and Recreation Volunteers recognised in Toowoomba Awards Ceremony: Spence
Sport Minister Judy Spence tonight hosted a Valuing Volunteers in Sport and Recreation Award Ceremony in Toowoomba at the All Seasons Functions Centre, recognising the outstanding contribution of sports volunteers
Campaign tempts Aussies to spend their bonuses in Queensland
A new Tourism Queensland campaign encouraging Australians to spend their federal government bonus on a Queensland holiday kicks off this weekend
PREPARATIONS ALREADY IN PLACE FOR CYCLONE HAMISH
The Department of Emergency Services’ state disaster coordination centre in Kedron has today been activated in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Hamish, Premier Anna Bligh has announced.
Unwavering support from Bligh Government for rapid transit project
The Bligh Government remains steadfast in its support of Gold Coast Rapid Transit project and local jobs while the National Party continues to equivocate and raise question marks over the project.
Ambulance jobs to be slashed by National Party
Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts said today he held grave fears that the National Party’s three per cent “efficiency dividend” would result in cuts to vital emergency services
‘Our Women, Our State’ launch of 150 years of Qld women’s history
As part of International Women’s Day celebrations some of Queensland’s most influential women today attended Parliament House for the launch of a Q150 online women’s pictorial history
‘Our Women, Our State’ celebrating International Women’s Day
Staff working hard to fight dengue
Around 100 dedicated health staff are working hard in Far North Queensland in an assault on the dengue fever outbreak in the region.
Staff working hard to fight dengue
Around 90 dedicated health staff are working hard in North Queensland in an assault on the dengue fever outbreak in the region.
McArdle reveals LNP job cuts policy: volunteers to staff mental health centres
Opposition health spokesman Mark McArdle has today revealed Lawrence Springborg’s plan to cut 12,000 jobs from vital public services will see untrained volunteers caring for the mentally ill.