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Queensland's loss in Canada's gain: Fraser
The Queensland Academy of Sport’s much-respected Executive Director and Olympic champion Alex Baumann will complete his long and successful involvement with the state’s sporting fraternity next month, Sport Minister Andrew Fraser announced today.
Another $1.32 million for Tropical Cyclone Larry clean up: Fraser
Local Government Minister Andrew Fraser today announced the latest package of funding for emergency works following Tropical Cyclone Larry, which devastated Far North Queensland in March.
Seven day notice given regarding Johnstone Shire Council: Fraser
Local Government Minister Andrew Fraser today formally gave notice that he intends to take action on the Show Cause Notice issued to the Johnstone Shire Council in seven days time.
Urban Footprint to control FNQ growth: Fraser
Local Government and Planning Minister Andrew Fraser today announced $3.7 million would be allocated to developing Far North Queensland’s first ever regulatory Regional Plan.
Australian Sports Ministers to tackle ambush marketing: Fraser
Queensland Sport Minister Andrew Fraser today put the issue of ambush marketing for this year’s much anticipated Ashes Test on the national agenda.
Surfriders find new home with Governmnet help: Fraser
Local Government, Planning and Sport Minister Andrew Fraser has allocated $30,000 to the Gold Coast’s Surfrider Foundation to help it find a new home after it was forced to vacate its headquarters.
Bring back the afternoon match: Fraser
The NRL should seriously consider bringing back the time-honoured tradition of staging day-time grand finals, Queensland Sports Minister Andrew Fraser said today.
State Government will join appeal on Coomera retail development: Fraser
The State Government has joined a legal action against a major retail shopping centre in the Gold Coast Hinterland area, Local Government and Planning Minister Andrew Fraser announced today.
Currumbin development called in: Fraser
Local Government, Planning and Sport Minister Andrew Fraser has today called in a development proposal involving 530 lots and an artificial lake system at Currumbin on the Gold Coast.
DRIVING THE SMART STATE’S $35.4 BILLION EXPORTS HIGHER
Premier and Minister for Trade Peter Beattie today unveiled the Smart State’s new five-year export strategy
STATE GOVERNMENT SEEKS SPECIAL POLICE POWERS FOR INDY 2006
Premier Peter Beattie today announced that the State Government will enact its special event legislation to boost safety at this month’s Gold Coast Indy
NEW LAWS ON DRINK SPIKING AND ELECTRONIC MONITORING
State Cabinet has given the green light to new laws which will deliver a multi-pronged increase in community safety