Media Statements
WOODFORD PRISONERS RESTORE BICYCLES FOR NEEDY KIDS
Just in time for Christmas … today Corrective Services Minister Judy Spence has handed over two dozen pushbikes to the Salvation Army which have been restored by prisoners at Woodford Correctional Centre
THREE BURDEKIN SCHOOLS SHARE IN MAINTENANCE FUNDING
Three schools in the Burdekin district will share in more than $31,000 in emergency maintenance funds, Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten announced today.
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT TO MAINTAIN FIGHT AGAINST HARSH INDUSTRIAL LAWS
The Queensland Government has pledged to maintain its campaign against Canberra’s harsh industrial laws after the High Court today backed the Howard Government’s use of corporations law to underpin the federal IR system
NEW-LOOK TEAM TO GROW $1.469 BILLION EDUCATION EXPORTS: PREMIER
Boeing Australia Limited’s Managing Director David Gray has been appointed to a board developing the Smart State’s (AUS) $1.469 billion education industry, Premier Peter Beattie announced today
Child Safety: Turning the Corner
Child Safety Minister Desley Boyle today said she was encouraged by a 24 per cent drop in the number of cases of confirmed harm or risk of harm to Queensland children.
THREE BURNETT SCHOOL SHARE IN MAINTENANCE FUNDING
Three Burnett schools will share in more than $27,000 in emergency maintenance funds, Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten announced today.
MILLAA MILLAA SCHOOL TO GET FRESH NEW LOOK
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced Millaa Millaa State School’s A and B blocks would soon receive a fresh new look with funding approved to repaint the buildings.
CAPRICORNIA SCHOOL-BASED TRAINEES GRADUATE INTO FULL-TIME APPRENTICESHIPS
Eight school-based trainees from Rockhampton and Yeppoon today graduated from the Capricornia Metals Industry Training Program 2
North Queensland recipients of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award announced
13 November 2006
Statement from Premier Peter Beattie
EUROPE: Queensland Premier Peter Beattie said:
Review of Alcohol Management Plan in Northern Peninsula Area communities
The Queensland Government has modified alcohol restrictions in the Indigenous communities of the Northern Peninsula Area around Bamaga, with the new arrangements applying from 21 December
Tugun Bypass construction milestone sees hand-over of airport land
Construction of the $543 million Tugun Bypass has passed its next major milestone, with the completion of essential early tunnel works ahead of time and on budget.