Media Statements
Full steam ahead for major Southside rail project to boost services
Transport and Main Roads Minister Paul Lucas announced today that work will start this week on a new third track between Salisbury and Kuraby stations on the Beenleigh/Gold Coast line.
STATEMENT FROM THE PREMIER REGARDING THE INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF MULRUNJI
Premier Peter Beattie said this afternoon that he had established a high level Response Team to provide advice to State Cabinet on the findings by the Acting State Coroner regarding the death of Mulrunji
DANGER DANGLING IN QUEENSLAND HOMES
Queensland parents are warned that common household window coverings such as blinds, curtains and shades may be a tragedy waiting to happen.
NEW GOLD COAST STADIUM MOVES CLOSER TO KICK OFF
Premier Peter Beattie viewed progress on construction of the new Gold Coast Stadium today and officially announced the new venue would be called ‘SKILLED Park’
GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS ROAD TO BE RENAMED IN HONOUR OF STEVE IRWIN
Premier Peter Beattie announced today that the Glass House Mountains Road will be renamed Steve Irwin Way as a tribute to the late conservationist
SWIM WITH CAUTION IN WARMER WEATHER
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin has warned swimmers to be aware of sharks with the arrival of warmer weather
FEDERAL MPs CALLED ON TO SUPPORT SUGAR PROGRAM
Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin today called on all Queensland Federal Coalition MPs to stand up for their state’s sugarcane industry and demand Commonwealth Government support
Grants to help raise awareness of natural resources
Community groups and schools across the State have the opportunity to share in grants totalling up to $100,000 to highlight the importance of Queensland’s natural resources
SPENCE: STRICT NEW BANS PLACED ON SEX OFFENDERS IN JAIL
Corrective Services Minister Judy Spence has announced sex offenders will no longer be sent to accommodation in prison farms, and will be banned from taking leave of absences from jail other than medical or funeral leave
QUEENSLAND’S TOP VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS RECOGNISED
Fifty-three of Queensland’s most talented visual arts students received the highest accolade at the 2006 Education Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Art today