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FREE STATE PARKS AND FORESTS GUIDE TO BOOST NATURE-BASED TOURISM
Nature lovers are expected to flock to Queensland’s parks and forests following the launch today of a free guide to the state’s 165 protected areas.
Queensland Government to keep watch over unfair Work Choices AWAs
Employment and Industrial Relations Minister John Mickel has vowed Queensland will continue to highlight harsh employment conditions under the federal Government’s Work Choices laws after today’s revelation that the Commonwealth had stopped monitoring them
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES SOLID DESPITE DROUGHT
Queensland’s primary industries sector is set to make a significant contribution to the state’s economy in 2006-07, with a forecast gross value of production of $10.43 billion, Minister for Primary industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said today.
Minister welcomes Child Death reports
Child Safety Minister Desley Boyle today welcomed the release of two reports on the deaths of children in Queensland
BEATTIE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR RURAL FIREFIGHTERS
More than 50 new fire trucks are currently being built to provide the State’s rural firefighters with the latest equipment and technology, Emergency Services Minister Pat Purcell said today.
QUEENSLAND POLICE ANNUAL STATISTICAL REVIEW
The report card is out – Queensland remains a safe place to live, with the state’s overall crime rate remaining stable in the 2005-2006 statistical year
RARE FLYING REPTILE REMAINS FOUND IN OUTBACK QUEENSLAND
The fossil of a rare and ancient flying reptile discovered by scientists near the outback Queensland town of Hughenden was unveiled to the public today.
$250,000 REWARD TO SOLVE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF CAIRNS TEENAGER
Police Minister Judy Spence has announced a $250,000 reward for information that could help police solve the suspicious death of Cairns teenager Angela Mealing in 2000
PARKS AND WILDLIFE OFFICERS READY FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) officers are constantly monitoring wildfire risk and fire danger conditions across its parks and forests.
265 JOBSEEKERS RECEIVE THANKS FOR CLEANING UP AFTER LARRY
State Government funded Tropical Cyclone Larry clean up operations at around 60 community sites in Innisfail and Tully were celebrated today at Warrina Lakes, Innisfail
QUEENSLAND FILM CEO TO HEAD INTERNATIONAL FILM BODY
Arts Minister Rod Welford today congratulated Pacific Film and Television Commission (PFTC) CEO Robin James on his appointment as President of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI).
TAFE TACKLES TUCKSHOP TRAINING
TAFE institutes throughout Queensland are supporting efforts to reduce child obesity by providing training for school tuckshops volunteers in healthier food choices.