60 NEW INTERNS FOR TOWNSVILLE
Townsville Health Service District has just welcomed 60 new interns to work as junior doctors.
ROMA STREET PARKLAND POPULAR WITH TOURISTS
Minister for Public Works Robert Schwarten said that he was very pleased the award winning park was receiving tourism, particularly in the current economic climate.
Sunshine Coast residents warned about door-to-door traders
Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor said a group of British, Italian and Asian men had been approaching Nambour premises selling bitumen driveways.
Far North Queenslanders honoured with Australia Day awards
Presenting the awards in Cairns today, Local Government Minister and Member for Cairns Desley Boyle commended the frontline, support and administrative personnel who have worked tirelessly for the region and its people.
DEPUTY PREMIER LAUNCHES AUSTRALIA FIRST IN CHRONIC CARE
Darling Downs residents suffering from chronic disease will be the first to trial a new chronic care program that aims to improve the quality of life and reduce the rate of unplanned hospital admissions for patients with heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and other long-term chronic illnesses.
Premier talks tech in Silicon Valley
Premier Anna Bligh will again promote Queensland’s green energy and clean technology expertise in the home of high tech innovation tomorrow.
AWARDS OPEN FOR QUEENSLAND’S TOP TRAINING ACHIEVERS
Education and Training Minister Geoff Wilson said 11 categories were up for grabs in the
TENDER AWARDED FOR TOOWOOMBA BIRTHING CENTRE PROJECT
The $1 million redevelopment of Toowoomba Hospital’s new birthing centre is in full swing with the appointment of the successful tenderer.
Premier meets Al Gore in Silicon Valley as she promotes investment in Queensland cleantech in the USA
Premier Anna Bligh had a chance meeting today with Al Gore during the Silicon Valley leg of her US Trade Mission.
A better night’s sleep for southside residents
Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace said the issue was brought to the department’s attention in April 2009, when Brisbane Rights Action Committee Convenor Ms Linda Petrie contacted the department expressing the community’s concerns.
Cool change sweeps over Biloela Civic Centre
Local Government Minister Desley Boyle said Banana Shire Council has received State Government funding of close to $100,000 for the projects.
It’s a case of glass half full as licensees switch to alternatives
“Queensland’s largest operator, ALH, was one of the first to make the move and now has 25 per cent of its 110 licensed premises in Queensland using tempered glass,” he said.
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH TO BE HONOURED BY QLD MUSEUM
Sir David Attenborough will tonight be honoured with the Queensland Museum’s highest award, Climate Change and Sustainability Minister Kate Jones said today.
Speed limit on Bruce Highway reduced at Isis River Bridge
Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace said a speed review undertaken by the department had determined a speed reduction would help to reduce the number and severity of crashes in the area.
Premier pays tribute to US champion of Queensland’s biotechnology sector
San Francisco: Premier Anna Bligh has met with global philanthropist Chuck Feeney in San Francisco during her US Trade mission.


