Media Statements
Coalfields Neighbourhood Hub talks at Moranbah Ministerial Regional Community Forum
A Coalfields Community Neighbourhood Hub proposal was discussed in Moranbah today, as part of the Queensland Government’s Ministerial Regional Community Forum process
MULTICULTURALISM DISCUSSED AT JINDALEE MINISTERIAL FORUM
Multiculturalism in education and training were on the agenda when the Ministerial Regional Community Forum for the Greater Brisbane Region met in Jindalee today
PREMIER INVITES PRINCE ALBERT TO SEE QUEENSLAND
MONACO: Premier and Minister for Trade Peter Beattie said today he would be delighted for His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco, to visit Queensland
Golden Casket Foundation extends another $1.2 million: Bligh
A clinical trial for burns victims, a boost for breast cancer research and a study to tackle childhood obesity are among recipients of the latest Golden Casket Foundation grants announced this morning by Acting Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh
Two-way benefits in 1st Ministerial forums of new Beattie Govt: Bligh
Meeting Queenslanders face-to-face, on their turf and on their terms, has Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries today (Monday) undertaking the first Ministerial Forums of the new Beattie Government
ACTING PREMIER TO HOLD PUBLIC FORUM ON WYARALONG DAM
Acting Premier Anna Bligh will hold a public forum on the proposed Wyaralong Dam in Boonah on Friday, November 17
Approvals double for Government WaterWise rebates
The Beattie Government has doubled the number of applications it is processing each day for government rebates for water tanks, pool covers and other water-saving devices.
Transformers transported to city substation site
The completion of the new multi million dollar inner city substation has moved a step closer with two new transformers lifted into position at the site today.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT DURING HOME HILL MINISTERIAL REGIONAL COMMUNITY FORUM
Queensland Government support for regional development and building a more vibrant community in the Burdekin were issues discussed in Home Hill today as part of the Ministerial Regional Community Forum process.
NOMADS SHOW COMMONWEALTH RENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME NEEDS OVERHAUL
Housing Minister Robert Schwarten called for an inquiry into whether the Commonwealth Rent Assistance was helping the supply of affordable housing, saying that grey nomads claiming rent assistance to pay for caravan park fees while on holiday was just one example of the Commonwealth scheme being abused.
More men needed in Child Safety
Child Safety Minister Desley Boyle wants more men working in the Department of Child Safety, especially on the frontline
$6 million Ningi network upgrade
A $6 million upgrade to the Energex network in Ningi is on track and on target to be completed by mid next year.