Media Statements

QUEENSLAND IS ‘I.T.’ FOR ASIA PACIFIC NETWORK NODE
TURINO – ITALY: Queensland is strengthening its case to be the Asia-Pacific nerve centre of Europe’s AUS $6 billion Galileo project, Premier Peter Beattie announced


Scientific trials will be conducted at sites across Queensland and New South Wales to identify the most appropriate ways to manage lantana, Natural Resources Minister Craig Wallace said today.

Follow the rules to avoid spreading crazy ants
Cairns residents are reminded of movement restrictions declared around the Yellow Crazy Ant Emergency Quarantine Zone in the Edmonton area, Minister for Natural Resources Craig Wallace said today.

A water plan for diversity and growth in the Gulf Country
The Queensland Government today announced the release of the Gulf Water Resource Plan (WRP) for public comment.

Mitchell water plan provides for regional growth
The Queensland Government today announced the release of the draft Mitchell water resource plan (WRP) for public comment.

BLIGH LAUNCHES VARSITY LAKES 2010 PLAN AND WELCOMES 3000TH EMPLOYEE
VarsityLakes: In launching Varsity Lakes 2010 Economic Development Strategy Acting Premier Anna Bligh today also welcomed its 3000th employee.

Bligh opens “Australia’s best building”
Gold Coast: Acting Premier Anna Bligh today officially opened ‘Australia’s BestBuilding’ - the Rockcote Design Centre - at Nerang.

GIFT REGISTER AN OPEN BOOK: BLIGH
Acting Premier Anna Bligh has ridiculed suggestions from Liberal Leader Bruce Flegg that access to the Ministerial Gift Register has been blocked.

Minister praises dedicated volunteers
Emergency Services Minister Pat Purcell today paid tribute to a dedicated group of residents in the Beaudesert region who volunteer their time to transport people to and from hospitals and medical appointments.

GOLD COAST JOBSEEKERS BUILD SKILLS AND IMPROVE ROSSER PARK
Completing the first stage of the Rosser Park redevelopment at Benowa has given 12 Gold Coast jobseekers paid work and valuable landscaping and construction skills

WORK TO COMMENCE ON NEW $4.49 MILLION CLONCURRY POLICE STATION
A temporary police station will be established in Cloncurry while a new $4.49 million station is constructed over the next 12 months, Police Minister Judy Spence announced today