Media Statements
Funding available for cultural heritage groups
Cultural heritage organisations across the State will be able to apply for financial assistance under a new program from the Queensland Government.
QLD’S FLAGSHIP INCUBATOR HONOURED AS BEST IN AUSTRALIA
The Queensland Government’s flagship technology incubator has received national accolades as the best in the country
Sleek new-look QR Citytrain unveiled on the Gold Coast
The first public outing of one of the 24 new QR Citytrains, to come into service from early next year, took place during important track testing at Coomera on the Gold Coast line today.
MUSLIM CLERIC URGED NOT TO ATTEND BRISBANE FESTIVAL
The Muslim cleric at the centre of anti-women sentiments in the media this week should not attend the Eidfest in Brisbane next week.
ROMA’S ELDERLY NOW ENJOYING NEW $13 MILLION NURSING HOME
A new $13.17 million nursing home, fully funded by the Beattie Government, is providing improved care and a better living environment for Roma’s elderly residents, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.
PREMIER DEPARTS FOR NEW ZEALAND
Premier Peter Beattie departed today for a two-day trip which he hoped would help boost the strong trade and economic relationship between Queensland and New Zealand
PRACTICAL HELP FOR DROUGHT-AFFECTED QUEENSLAND
Premier Peter Beattie today announced a cross-government approach to assist severely drought-affected western Queensland
S&P boss tells Bligh ‘Qld’s robust economy has few peers’ worldwide
New York - USA: Queensland’s economic performance is the envy of governments across the world, Deputy Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh was told today by a world ratings leader.
BEATTIE GOVERNMENT TO APPOINT 100 NEW CHILD HEALTH WORKERS
Around 100 new positions are being rolled out across the state as part of the Beattie Government’s $21 million injection into Indigenous child health care, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.
Minister puts out call for more child protection staff on the Downs
Toowoomba residents are being encouraged to seriously consider a career in child protection
Power Boost for Caboolture Shire
More than 6,000 homes and businesses stand to gain from a $4.5 million upgrade of the Morayfield North electricity substation and associated underground power works in the surrounding area