Media Statements
QUEENSLAND STRENGTHENS TRADE PRESENCE IN UAE
ABU DHABI: Queensland has increased its visibility in the United Arab Emirates to boost trade and investment opportunities, Premier Peter and Minister for Trade Beattie announced last night
Caboolture region SES volunteers honoured
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers from the Caboolture region were tonight honoured for their long and dedicated service.
Mt Lindesay Highway on-ramp upgrade
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Paul Lucas today announced that Queensland Motorways has appointed Moggill Construction Pty Ltd as the successful tenderer to upgrade the Mt Lindesay Highway on-ramp to the Logan Motorway.
MINISTER INSPECTS INNISFAIL CHURCH REBUILD
Minister for State Development, Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel has visited Innisfail to see first hand the progress made on rebuilding the township since Cyclone Larry struck eight months ago in March
Beattie Government announces more user-friendly vegetation rules
Queensland landholders will find making an application to clear vegetation simpler after the Minister for Natural Resources and Water, Craig Wallace, today approved new assessment codes
EPA MAINTAINS STRONG ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
The Environmental Protection Agency’s environmental leadership on behalf of Queenslanders is as strong as ever, Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said today.
GLADSTONE PORT EXPANSIONS CONTINUE: BLIGH
Gladstone: The importance of the Port of Gladstone as Queensland’s number one multi-cargo port is set to be substantially enhanced with the advancement of two key coal projects.
New booklets help prevent injury to children and seniors
Two new information booklets aimed at reducing the number of injuries and accidents suffered by children and seniors were launched at Parliament House today by Emergency Services Minister Pat Purcell.
TALKS PROMOTE SMART STATE EDUCATION AND BUSINESS LINKS
SAUDI ARABIA: Education and business links with the Smart State were two of the big ticket items in talks between Premier and Minister for Trade Peter Beattie and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
SUSPECT SUGAR CANE SAMPLE BEING TESTED
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said today that test results on a suspect sample of sugar cane from a Mackay property would be available tomorrow.
SUNFERRIES READY FOR HUGE BOOST IN TOWNSVILLE TOURISM
Minister for State Development John Mickel today visited the award-winning Townsville ferry company SunFerries to see first-hand the continued growth and prosperity of the city and its tourism sector
Qld homeowners duped by Feds – State Government steps in: Bligh
Two years ago Queenslanders were led to believe that under a Coalition Government interest rates would be kept low – they have been duped, Acting Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh said this morning.