Media Statements
NEW WORKS TO LIGHT UP AUSTRALIA’S LEADING GALLERY OF MODERN ART
New works by leading Australian and international artists will be unveiled to the Queensland public for the first time when the new Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) opens in December
Life-saving heroes celebrate a decade on the road
Emergency Services Minister Pat Purcell has today congratulated the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) on reaching an important milestone – the tenth anniversary of the Intensive Care Paramedic program.
CYCLONE LARRY JOBS PROGRAM GETS NORTH QUEENSLAND BACK ON ITS FEET
North Queenslanders are being assisted to rebuild their lives in the wake of Cyclone Larry via a special employment program established by the State Government
$1000 GRANTS TO HELP CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Queensland women and community groups can receive up to $1000 to help them celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2007
$15,000 fine for unlicensed contracting
The recent prosecution of the Townsville man for unlicensed building contracting and falsely claiming to be licenced proved the Queensland Building Services Authority would get tough on builders who were doing the wrong thing, Public Works and Housing Minister Robert Schwarten said today.
DPI&F MARKS WORLD RURAL WOMEN’S DAY
This week marks a celebration of the enormous contribution of rural women, Minister for Primary industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said today.
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT RELEASES EIS FOR PROPOSED AMMONIUM NITRATE PROJECT IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
Deputy Premier Anna Bligh said the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Dyno Nobel’s proposed $500 million Moranbah Ammonium Nitrate Project was now available for public comment.
Far North Queensland community groups to gain from Gambling Grants
More than $300,000 has been awarded to 66 Far North Queensland not-for-profit groups in the latest funding round of the Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund, Deputy Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh announced today.
Gambling Grants Boost Community Groups
More than $8.5 million has been awarded to 526 community organisations in the 51st round of the Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Deputy Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh announced today.
POLICE PUPPIES ‘CHRISTENED’ IN PRIMARY SCHOOL NAME COMPETITION
Queensland’s next generation of police dogs will be able to put their four paws of the law forward proudly with names chosen by primary school students around the state.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN TACKLING MENTAL ILLNESS
Publicity and promotion of mental health issues in recent years had helped change community attitudes towards mental illness, Communities Minister Warren Pitt said today.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION IN PARLIAMENT THIS WEEK
Premier Peter Beattie said the following bills will be introduced to Parliament this week.