Media Statements
CYCLONE LARRY ASSISTANCE MOVES TO STAGE 2
Media comments that the Regional Business Development Scheme Cyclone Larry Special program has closed are false and misleading
City docs offer hearing help for remote Indigenous kids
A team of Brisbane and Cairns-based doctors and nurses will fly to Bamaga today where they will begin a week-long Ear Health Program for children in the remote Indigenous community
Government “gloves up” to battle prickly problem
Cacti are emerging as a serious threat in the Longreach region and the Queensland Government is stepping up the crusade against the prickly problem.
INCREASED FUNDING FOR QUEENSLAND’S PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Queensland’s public libraries will share in a record $19.1 million to provide new books and library services across the state, Arts Minister Rod Welford said today.
Great Artesian Basin water savings to increase
The Queensland Government projects water savings in the Great Artesian Basin will increase to 175,000 megalitres each year by 2009.
BLUEPRINT PLACES FOCUS ON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Minister for Primary industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin has officially launched a key facet of the Blueprint for the Bush, the focus of which will be the appointment of up to 20 officers to accelerate the development of property management systems.
QUEENSLANDERS PREPARE FOR A SUMMER TREAT
Banana lovers are in for a summer treat as supplies of the popular fruit return to normal capacity over the Christmas/New Year period.
QRAA PROVIDES $1 BILLION FOR QUEENSLAND INDUSTRY
Queensland’s rural and regional assistance provider has administered more than $1 billion in financial support for Queensland industry since it commenced operation in 1994, Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said today.
QUEENSLAND STEPPING UP FIGHT AGAINST HIV
Queensland is making strides in the fight against sexually transmissible and blood borne viral infections through more than 100 State Government-funded activities and initiatives, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.Mr Robertson said State Cabinet considered the first progress report on the Queensland HIV, Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2005-2011.“It has been more than 20 years since the first diagnosis of HIV in Queensland, but it is concerning that we are f...
Multi-million dollar upgrade for Stanwell power station
An $89-million upgrade of Stanwell’s low-pressure turbines and generators will lead to bigger and better electricity generation and will cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 40,000 tonnes a year, Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said today.
REVIEW OF GOVERNMENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS WILL DELIVER COST SAVINGS
A major review into State Government use of information communication technology will save Queensland taxpayers at least $135 million a year, Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communications Technology Robert Schwarten said today.
PREMIER LAUNCHES SMART STATE’S NEW RESEARCH HUB
Premier Peter Beattie today announced the first major project funded through the Smart State Research Facilities Fund has been completed