Media Statements
CONTRACTORS COMPETE FOR 2nd LANDMARK BRIDGE DESIGN
Three major contractors have been selected to take part in a design competition for a second footbridge over the Brisbane River, Premier Peter Beattie announced today (Sunday)
WILSON SAYS ACCC CASE SHOWS POWER OF STAR RATINGS SAVINGS
Queensland Energy Minister Geoff Wilson welcomed this week’s announcement that LG will provide $3.1 million in rebates to customers who bought one of the company’s 15,000 wrongly labelled air conditioners
SENIOR DOCTOR TO DRIVE NEW CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PROJECT
A senior doctor has been appointed to progress the Beattie Government’s election commitment to build a new state-of-the-art Queensland Children’s Hospital.
Recognition for Pine Rivers SES volunteers
Volunteers from the Pine Rivers State Emergency Service unit have been honoured with the presentation of awards and medals at a ceremony in Strathpine tonight.
HOUSING INSURANCE CHANGES TO PROTECT AUSTRALIA’S BEST HOME WARRANTY SCHEME
Queensland’s home warranty insurance scheme is being expanded to give home builders greater cover and protect the state’s uniquely successful scheme, Housing Minister Robert Schwarten said today.
SIGN UP FOR SMART STATE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
Premier Peter Beattie has announced the next round of Smart State Engineering Scholarships are now open
UK TOURISM TO GROW WITH NEW APPOINTMENT
Tourism Queensland is revamping operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Nordic region to create more opportunities and grow the markets, Tourism Minister Margaret Keech said today.
OFFICE OF WORKPLACE SERVICES A PAPER TIGER SAYS MICKEL
The Federal Government’s Office of Workplace Services (OWS) is a paper tiger, doing little to assist workers, Employment and Industrial Relations Minister John Mickel said today
TRACKS COME UP AT ROMA ST TO MAKE WAY FOR NEW RAIL-BUS HUB
South East Queensland’s $333 million Inner Northern Busway expansion has taken a major step forward, with work starting on the new Roma Street rail and bus station
QUEENSLAND ORCHESTRA 2007 PROGRAM TO THRILL MUSIC LOVERS
Orchestra performances in northern and regional Queensland and appearances by jazz legend Herbie Hancock and Australian rock band The Whitlams will be highlights of Queensland Orchestra’s 2007 season.
QUEENSLANDERS SPEARHEAD FILM AND TV PRODUCTION BOOM
Queensland writers, producers and directors are spearheading a production boom with another two major film productions getting the green light, Arts Minister Rod Welford said today.
TOP TEN FAIR TRADING MATTERS QUEENSLANDERS COMPLAIN ABOUT
Queenslanders are continuing to stand up for their rights, lodging 10,650 complaints with the Office of Fair Trading during the 2005-2006 financial year, Fair Trading Minister Margaret Keech revealed today.