Media Statements
STATE FUNDS FULL TIME DROUGHT RELIEF OFFICER
Queensland farmers struggling through one of the worst droughts in history are set to receive a helping hand with the appointment of a full-time drought relief coordinator
DPI&F AMBASSADORS GATHER TOGETHER
The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries unique Ambassador Program today celebrated another milestone with nine ambassadors from across Queensland gathering in Brisbane for the first group meeting.
Amendments to deliver agreement on wild river policy
The Queensland Government has introduced amendments to wild river legislation to deliver its agreement with stakeholders reached in July this year.
SAVVY STUDENTS TAKE OUT BUY SMART AWARDS
Hundreds of Queensland students have taken part in the Beattie Government’s 2006 Buy Smart competition and today 21 were recognised for their creativity in teaching their peers smart consumer habits.
FIRST PROGRESS REPORTS ON EMERGENCY WATER PROJECTS RELEASED
Emergency water projects underway to shore up south-east Queensland’s future water supplies are largely on track, according to the first round of monthly progress reports.
GOVT RELEASES FINAL BOUNDARY FOR WYARALONG DAM
The State Government today released the final dam footprint and associated road changes for the proposed Wyaralong Dam at Teviot Brook in the Logan catchment.
Dam would have saved $25M damage from ‘99 Gympie flood: Bligh
Hydraulic modelling assessment of the1999 flood indicates that the peak water level in Gympie would have been reduced by about 4 metres had the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam been in place, Deputy Premier Anna Bligh said today.
Multi-million $$ dams-affected business packages on offer: Bligh
The Beattie Government has put in place a multi million dollar package to support businesses and workers impacted by the construction of the Traveston Crossing and the Wyaralong dams.
Extensive modelling reduces Traveston Dam impact: Bligh
The Traveston Crossing Dam’s finalised plan has the number of homes and properties affected reduced by 403, Deputy Premier Anna Bligh told State Parliament this morning.
FREE ADVICE ON HOW TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM FARM MACHINERY
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is offering rural producers free advice on how to avoid incidents involving mobile farm machinery that could endanger their livelihoods and even their lives
Progress on vegetation management controls
The Queensland Government will provide additional support and advice to landholders to comply with controls on vegetation management and introduce a new protocol for investigating alleged breaches.
Emergency Services will help keep Schoolies safe
Emergency Services personnel will be well prepared for the influx of people celebrating at the Schoolies festival on the Gold Coast, Emergency Services Minister Pat Purcell said today.