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Police Minister Judy Spence Officially Opens Cloncurry Police Station
Police Minister Judy Spence today officially opened the $5.4 Million Cloncurry Police Station, boosting police resources in the Northern Police region.

Sport and Police Minister Judy Spence Officially Opens Cloncurry PCYC
Minister for Police and Sport Judy Spence today opened the new Cloncurry PCYC

Middle East travel executives visit the Gold Coast for Yinala 2009
The Gold Coast will this weekend host “Yinala” 2009, Australia’s largest Middle Eastern tourism trade show, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today

Springborg Job Cuts would fill Boondall Entertainment Centre: Fraser
Lawrence Springborg’s plan to cut jobs from the public sector was callous economic vandalism, Treasurer Andrew Fraser said today.

Giant crane sets Stuart Creek span in place
A massive 440-tonne crane has swung into action today at the Townsville Port Access Road project, lifting the largest spans of the new bridge at Stuart Creek into place.

Queensland Government calls for Cairns builders to sign up
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten has urged Cairns building contractors to get ready to take part in approximately $4 billion worth of housing and schools projects available under the Federal Government’s Economic Stimulus Package.

Premier’s Flood appeal hits $4.8 million
CAIRNS: The Premier’s North and North-West Flood Appeal has hit $4.86 million – bolstered by a $1 million from the Papua New Guinea Government and $100,000 from the Newcastle Region Trust .

HOAX CALLERS ON TRIPLE 0 TO FACE JAIL
Tough new laws targeting hoax callers to the emergency triple 0 number could be applied if police catch a crank caller who launched a medical evacuation operation yesterday

Mulherin: banana decision “ill advised and just plain wrong”
Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin today said a federal decision to allow bananas to be imported from the Philippines was “ill advised and just plain wrong”

Queensland Government calls for Sunshine Coast builders to sign up
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today urged Sunshine Coast building contractors to get ready to take part in approximately $4 billion worth of housing and schools projects available under the Federal Government’s Economic Stimulus Package.

Sport and Recreation Volunteers recognised in Brisbane Awards Ceremony: Spence
Sport Minister Judy Spence last night hosted a Valuing Volunteers in Sport and Recreation Award Ceremony in Brisbane at QEII Stadium, recognising the outstanding contribution of sports volunteers who have given a cumulative total of 330 years service to Queensland sport.

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