Media Statements
Lucas thanks commuters for patience during morning peak hour
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Paul Lucas today thanked South East Queensland motorists and public transport users for their patience during this morning’s traffic disruptions and urged people to continue to be patient.
HERITAGE COUNCIL GIVES BOYS’ COLLEGE TOP MARKS
The Queensland Heritage Council has ticked off the state’s oldest purpose-built Catholic boys’ college for heritage listing.
GOLD COAST RETAILERS DRIVING ETHANOL FUEL CONSUMPTION
Gold Coast petrol retailers are helping to fuel the growth of Queensland’s ethanol industry, with four more stations now offering ethanol blends
Leasehold land rent deferral available for drought-affected producers
The Queensland Government will allow drought-declared primary producers to defer their leasehold land rental payments, Natural Resources and Water Minister Kerry Shine said.
Lucas urges patience for drivers and public transport users
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Paul Lucas tonight urged motorists and public transport passengers to be patient during tomorrow’s morning and afternoon peak hours.
Medals and new fire truck for Rockhampton emergency services personnel
Emergency Services Minister Pat Purcell today paid tribute to firefighters and State Emergency Services volunteers in the Rockhampton region for their commitment to their local communities.
Triple the power for Maryborough substation
Ergon Energy has awarded a construction contract for a major upgrade project that will almost triple the capacity of the Maryborough bulk supply substation by the end of next year.
Closure of sections of the Riverside Expressway and some onramps
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Paul Lucas today said the Ann St onramp to the Riverside Expressway and sections of the road underneath would be closed as a precautionary measure following the discovery of a hairline crack in the ramp’s decking.
EMERGENCY SERVICES READY FOR INDY
The focus of the crowds at this week’s Indy on the Gold Coast might be on the on- and off-track action, but a massive behind-the-scenes planning effort is going into ensuring the safety of everyone at the event.
SPENCE APPLAUDS ROLE OF WOMEN IN QUEENSLAND’S POLICE SERVICE
Police Minister Judy Spence today addressed 100 of Queensland’s rank and file police women, as well as representatives from the Australian Federal Police and Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, at the third annual Senior Women’s Forum in Brisbane.
NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE BEAT BOOSTS SAFETY IN EAGLEBY
Eagleby residents can look forward to improved community safety with the new $615,000 neighbourhood police beat now officially open for business.