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November 2009

06/11/2009 - Have your say on the Water for Bowen project
06/11/2009 - First 10% of $66.67 million to Townsville City Council
06/11/2009 - Eyes in the sky bolster CBD safety for the Garden City
05/11/2009 - New precinct for Caboolture gains conditional approval
04/11/2009 - Grants for Mount Isa and regional showgrounds
03/11/2009 - Turbid times are a changin’: Clean water for Cook
03/11/2009 - $1.73 million in disaster assistance for Cook
03/11/2009 - Local Sunshine Coast shows receive State grants
02/11/2009 - Come on down to the Longreach Show

October 2009

30/10/2009 - $1.18 million in disaster assistance for Toowoomba Regional Council
29/10/2009 - Queensland takes the lead in sustainable housing
29/10/2009 - Families getting ahead in Cape York
29/10/2009 - Green light for Wide Bay-Burnett showground funding
28/10/2009 - Mackay homemaker centre development application called in
27/10/2009 - Green light for Gladstone showgrounds
23/10/2009 - Stylin' Up Logan Style
23/10/2009 - $3.5 million in disaster assistance for Kowanyama
22/10/2009 - Roll up, roll up - less than a year to showtime!
22/10/2009 - $6.5 Million in disaster assistance for Cairns
22/10/2009 - Funding for Downs and South West shows
20/10/2009 - $2.2 million in disaster assistance for Aurukun
19/10/2009 - $1.7 million in disaster assistance for Doomadgee
19/10/2009 - Book now for free Indigenous family history workshops
17/10/2009 - More than $400,000 in disaster assistance for Fraser Coast
16/10/2009 - Minister announces minor boundary change for Southern Downs and Scenic Rim
16/10/2009 - $2.3 million in disaster relief funding for Palm Island
15/10/2009 - Mayors and councillors mastering financial sustainability
15/10/2009 - Gympie received an additional $200,000 in disaster assistance
14/10/2009 - An additional $500,000 for disaster repairs in Hinchinbrook
13/10/2009 - $2.17 million for disaster funding in Lockyer Valley
13/10/2009 - Queensland’s major infrastructure projects on display
13/10/2009 - $220,000 in disaster assistance for Torres Strait Island Regional Council
12/10/2009 - New construction site to keep Airport Link on track
12/10/2009 - $1.87 million in disaster funding for the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council
09/10/2009 - $12.64 million to help with clean up and repairs in Western Queensland
09/10/2009 - $3.3 million in disaster assistance for Tablelands
08/10/2009 - New State Development Area for LNG Superhighway
07/10/2009 - LGAQ survey shows amalgamation progress
07/10/2009 - Have your say on Shell Australia LNG proposal
07/10/2009 - Public to have say on port expansion
06/10/2009 - Queensland Coordinator-General approves Traveston Crossing Dam report
06/10/2009 - Traveston Crossing Dam evalution report finalised (Coordinator-General media release)
05/10/2009 - State to help fund council's Karumba sewerage scheme
02/10/2009 - $3.22 million in disaster assistance for Burdekin Shire
01/10/2009 - New bushfire building standards take effect today
01/10/2009 - $7.55 million in disaster funding for Barcoo and Longreach

September 2009

30/09/2009 - Cape York Commissioners receive special recognition
30/09/2009 - Maintain focus on closing gap: Minister
29/09/2009 - First Contact putting the mountain on the map
28/09/2009 - Have your say on the draft Queensland Planning Provisions
28/09/2009 - Campaign launched to promote responsible pet ownership
26/09/2009 - Eyes in the sky for safer Bundaberg streets
25/09/2009 - ULDA farewells founding Chairman
25/09/2009 - World-Class Concrete Facility Drives Jobs for North Brisbane
23/09/2009 - New city moves step closer
22/09/2009 - Time travellers to take trip back two million years: Minister
22/09/2009 - The future looks bright in Maranoa-Balonne
22/09/2009 - Upgraded water infrastructure helps set St George up for the future
21/09/2009 - New reservoir...bigger than Texas
21/09/2009 - Streetscape revamp makes Stanthorpe the 'apple' of Southern Downs
21/09/2009 - Bore water no more: water boost for Southern Downs
21/09/2009 - Minister commends a greener future for Warwick
17/09/2009 - Water on its way for Cloncurry
16/09/2009 - Environment, community and economy all winners with new planning Act
16/09/2009 - $69.94 million for disaster repairs in Western Queensland
15/09/2009 - Mayors and councillors mastering financial sustainability
15/09/2009 - Queensland leading the way with new bushfire standards
12/09/2009 - Infrared deer cameras to be installed on Toowoomba pipeline
11/09/2009 - Minister offers planning support
11/09/2009 - More time for public comment on SEQ climate change plan
11/09/2009 - Galilee Power Station project declared significant (Coordinator-General media release)
11/09/2009 - Coal mine proposal declared significant (Coordinator-General media release)
07/09/2009 - Owners of dangerous dogs on notice: We will find you
04/09/2009 - Gold Coast Marine Development Project tender received
04/09/2009 - Appeal of ol’ sugar town just gets a little sweeter with age
03/09/2009 - Time to recognise Brisbane is our capital
03/09/2009 - Local government reform to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island councils

August 2009

31/08/2009 - Bundaberg to roll out new electronic development assessment system
28/08/2009 - Keppel project declared significant
28/08/2009 - Proposed new steel making facility heralds new era for Gladstone
28/08/2009 - Multi-billion dollar Gladstone LNG projects – a step closer
27/08/2009 - H²0 flows in Paluma
26/08/2009 - Big boost for recreational infrastructure in Central Queensland
25/08/2009 - State enlists experts to improve urban design
25/08/2009 - Gas power means ‘lights on’ for Queensland
25/08/2009 - Long-term vision drives Department of Infrastructure and Planning restructure (Director-General media release)
24/08/2009 - Second Gateway Bridge completion nearer as Premier launches infrastructure tour
14/08/2009 - Gold Coast residents get set to walk for reconciliation
14/08/2009 - Brilliant Bulcock Beach ready for summer fun
14/08/2009 - Fortress, Fairweather or Fun – Discover another side of Bribie
12/08/2009 - $3 million for Palm Island jobs and services
12/08/2009 - New facilities a reason to 'linger longer' in Injune
12/08/2009 - Winning Q150 photos capture Queensland's hidden beauty
12/08/2009 - $1.6 million in disaster funding for the Gold Coast
11/08/2009 - Industrial Land Monitoring Program
11/08/2009 - Tougher zoning restrictions for adult stores
08/08/2009 - Minister pays tribute to Queensland's Indigenous peoples
07/08/2009 - Long-term plan for port's western basin (Coordinator-General media release)
07/08/2009 - $6 million for Gibson Island upgrade
06/08/2009 - Toowoomba pipeline pumps on the way
06/08/2009 - Townsville Ocean Terminal developer in receivership
04/08/2009 - Outdated resort laws simplified and modernised

July 2009

31/07/2009 - Planning for a low-carbon and resilient future
28/07/2009 - Development under control in long-term vision for Sunshine Coast
28/07/2009 - Planning a better future for South East Queensland Koalas
28/07/2009 - SEQ Plan focuses on jobs
28/07/2009 - Development under control in long-term vision for Gold Coast
28/07/2009 - Development under control in long-term vision for SEQ
27/07/2009 - Future for Fitzgibbon UDA Unveiled
24/07/2009 - State gives $161,850 for erosion control at Noosa
24/07/2009 - Region’s councils share $5.78 million for environmental projects
24/07/2009 - Moreton Bay receives $412,500 funding
24/07/2009 - Redland City receives $300,000 for environmental management project
24/07/2009 - Gold Coast receives $7 million for environmental projects
23/07/2009 - $1.71 million for Woorabinda Council: Minister
23/07/2009 - $8.37 million for a stronger Torres Strait Regional Council: Minister
23/07/2009 - $3.84 million for Gulf jobs and services
23/07/2009 - $5.32 million for FNQ jobs and services
23/07/2009 - $1.66 million for Cherbourg jobs and services
23/07/2009 - $13.57 million for stronger Cape York councils: Minister
23/07/2009 - $37.52 million for stronger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils: Minister
22/07/2009 - Lead advisors appointed for Renewing Queensland Plan
22/07/2009 - Mayors, councillors to join 'financial master class'
21/07/2009 - State Government meets with Tugun Football Club
21/07/2009 - Green army starts work on Wyaralong Dam
20/07/2009 - Bundaberg to roll out new electronic development assessment system
20/07/2009 - Gympie receives $11.78 million for sewerage treatment works
17/07/2009 - Cassowary Coast receives $1.72 million in disaster funding
17/07/2009 - State provides extra $10.85 million in disaster funding to repair McKinlay Roads
16/07/2009 - Jobs for FNQ and new approach to development
16/07/2009 - SEQIPP benefits Western Corridor
16/07/2009 - SEQIPP benefits Sunshine Coast
16/07/2009 - Bright future for Gold Coast in updated SEQIPP
16/07/2009 - SEQIPP benefits Greater Brisbane
16/07/2009 - Infrastructure plan to create 900,000 jobs
16/07/2009 - New plans for Townsville Ocean Terminal
16/07/2009 - Amberley prepares for take off
14/07/2009 - 18,000 jobs and billions of $$s for exciting new LNG industry
11/07/2009 - Landsborough to Nambour Rail project environmental impact statement released for public comment
07/07/2009 - Have your say on the Port of Gladstone Dredging Project
07/07/2009 - State provides extra $50,000 in disaster funding to repair Cook roads
06/07/2009 - Kirra work to start after holidays
06/07/2009 - Get involved in NAIDOC Week
03/07/2009 - Urban renewal for inner Brisbane
02/07/2009 - Comment sought on additional koala protection measures
02/07/2009 - Desal defects must be fixed
01/07/2009 - Government poised to unveil planning strategies
01/07/2009 - Etheridge Shire Council receives $408,861 in disaster assistance
01/07/2009 - Minister joins celebrations on Erub

June 2009

30/06/2009 - Torres Strait talent set to take centre stage at Queensland Music Festival: Boyle
30/06/2009 - Malanda Sewerage Scheme gets additional $628,000
30/06/2009 - Boyle: Water supply secured in Biloela
29/06/2009 - Sign of the times for reconciliation
29/06/2009 - Hinchinbrook receives $1.34 million in disaster assistance
29/06/2009 - Gympie receives more than $1.68 million in disaster funding
29/06/2009 - Charters Towers receives $1.17 million in disaster funding
26/06/2009 - PURR-fect results in pet survey
26/06/2009 - Boyle announces first ‘Greening Mount Isa’ projects
26/06/2009 - A rose by any other name
26/06/2009 - Hello Western Downs, goodbye Dalby
25/06/2009 - Call for NW residents to have their say
24/06/2009 - New wind blows for energy efficient air-conditioning
23/06/2009 - Minister rejects relocatable home park proposal
23/06/2009 - New chapter for action on Reconciliation
22/06/2009 - Community urged to have their say on Airport Link change proposal
22/06/2009 - Whitsundays receive $1.57 million in disaster funding
19/06/2009 - Huge demand for “Fitzgibbon” development
19/06/2009 - Have your say on the Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas Project
19/06/2009 - Gold Coast Marine Development on track
19/06/2009 - Community to benefit from new planning and development rules
19/06/2009 - Councils still key players in planning reform
18/06/2009 - Roma Regional Council receives additional $14,786 in disaster funding
18/06/2009 - Moreton Bay receives an additional $878,425 in disaster funding: Boyle
18/06/2009 - $68,195 to help meet costs of flood cleanup in Mackay
18/06/2009 - Cairns receives an additional $634,944 in disaster funding
18/06/2009 - Somerset receives $2.09 million in disaster funding: Boyle
18/06/2009 - Gladstone receives $1.2 million in disaster funding
18/06/2009 - Diamantina receives $200,640 in disaster funding: Boyle
18/06/2009 - State provides extra $179,174 in disaster funding
18/06/2009 - Brisbane receives $3.7 million in disaster funding
18/06/2009 - Light shines on Laura’s cultural fest this weekend: Boyle
18/06/2009 - Boyle: Eminent Public Servant Honoured
16/06/2009 - Reform process almost complete: Boyle
16/06/2009 - Work still flowing from water projects
16/06/2009 - State charts course for industrial growth
12/06/2009 - LNG export industry powering ahead
09/06/2009 - Sweeping reforms for Queensland's planning and development system
04/06/2009 - New Local Government Act means stronger local government: Minister
02/06/2009 - Pipeline delivers more jobs to Gladstone
02/06/2009 - Councils showcasing sustainability
02/06/2009 - Minister and Mayor head to Darwin on fact finding visit

May 2009

29/05/2009 - Have your say on the Galilee Coal project (Coordinator-General media release)
29/05/2009 - Pride in Indigenous cultures culminates in Stylin’UP
28/05/2009 - Planning for future of Indigenous communities in Queensland: Boyle
28/05/2009 - Cairns to receive over $1.2 million in disaster funding: Boyle
27/05/2009 - Coal cash could kick-start Central Queensland communities
26/05/2009 - National Sorry Day is a time to reflect
25/05/2009 - Pool safety review roadshow visits Brisbane
20/05/2009 - Queensland Water Commission to be restructured
17/05/2009 - $238,658 committed towards Bargara Sewerage Treatment Plant upgrade
16/05/2009 - An extra $87,882 in disaster funding to repair Cook roads
14/05/2009 - Councils get connected at conference
14/05/2009 - Minister sings the praises of Indigenous volunteers
14/05/2009 - Queenslander takes out prestigious poster competition
12/05/2009 - Extra $672,444 for Burdekin repairs: Minister Boyle
11/05/2009 - Whitsunday region set to get a $400,000 boost
09/05/2009 - Wyaralong Dam consortium announced
08/05/2009 - Western Queensland set for $1 million facelift
08/05/2009 - Isaac residents set to go digital!
08/05/2009 - New garden for Kilcoy
08/05/2009 - Ingham CBD gets a $450,000 facelift
08/05/2009 - Home Hill funding good for tourists and locals alike
08/05/2009 - Ipswich West gets a lifestyle boost
08/05/2009 - Get on the bus in Yarrabah
08/05/2009 - Charters Towers revitalised
08/05/2009 - Point Lookout Hall set for a facelift
08/05/2009 - Everybody can come out and play in Gympie
08/05/2009 - State gives huge boost to the lifestyle of Northerners
07/05/2009 - Future of local government in safe hands: Boyle
05/05/2009 - Minister announces $1.8M for Hope Vale road repairs
01/05/2009 - Submissions close on draft SEQ regional plan
01/05/2009 - Study starts on Curtis Island Environmental Management Precinct
01/05/2009 - Gold Coast Marine development project moves ahead

April 2009

30/04/2009 - Over $250,000 for Horn and Thursday island projects: Minister
30/04/2009 - Minister opens Thursday Island bakery and launches healthy new signature loaf
30/04/2009 - Over $250,000 for Horn and Thursday island projects
27/04/2009 - Toowoomba pipeline powers ahead
27/04/2009 - Bligh changes rules to fast-track non-State schools approvals
26/04/2009 - Record $121M disaster payouts help communities get back on track: Boyle
26/04/2009 - $482,615 disaster funding to help repair Mount Isa roads: Boyle
26/04/2009 - $2.25 million for Moreton Bay repair bills: Minister Boyle
26/04/2009 - $836,287 for Barcaldine’s disaster repair bill: Boyle
26/04/2009 - Experts recommend tougher pool safety laws
23/04/2009 - Work continues to close the gap in Indigenous communities
22/04/2009 - New local government legislation for best practice councils: Minister
21/04/2009 - Helping Hands to promote Indigenous culture
17/04/2009 - Minister announces change to council boundaries
15/04/2009 - Port of Gladstone dredging project set for stringent assessment
12/04/2009 - Minister announces extra $9M to repair Lockhart River
12/04/2009 - Cassowary Coast receives $1.05 million in disaster funding: Boyle
09/04/2009 - Toowoomba pipeline taking shape
08/04/2009 - 5000 Jobs Proposed in LNG Project
02/04/2009 - 300 jobs in Gold Coast TAFE deal
02/04/2009 - 1500 jobs in Gladstone steel project
02/04/2009 - Council submissions on amalgamation under consideration: Minister
01/04/2009 - Top award for draft FNQ Regional Plan

March 2009

31/03/2009 - Extra time for SEQ Regional Plan submissions
26/03/2009 - Bligh reforms continue with public service restructure
24/03/2009 - Premier announces new Bligh Ministry portfolio responsibilities
17/03/2009 - Tourism campaign to clean up after oil spill
16/03/2009 - Navy minehunter to help locate missing containers
15/03/2009 - Oil spill captain surrenders passport
11/03/2009 - Lucas: Fiona Simpson must rule out infrastructure and planning cuts
01/03/2009 - Queensland homes go green

February 2009

26/02/2009 - Evaluation begins on Whitsunday Airport bid
23/02/2009 - Study rules out two future desalination plant sites
20/02/2009 - Feedback sought on Surat Basin Rail project (Coordinator-General media release)
20/02/2009 - New Gladstone office will provide critical jobs for region
20/02/2009 - Lucas backs council on sunshine coast development
20/02/2009 - $30 million pumps secure water for sunshine coast
19/02/2009 - Development report tackles housing affordability
19/02/2009 - Far North community projects get $193,000 funding boost
16/02/2009 - Networking events target women for top local government jobs
13/02/2009 - Myola aged care site in urban footprint
13/02/2009 - FNQ Plan protects jobs and the environment
10/02/2009 - Minister welcomes decision to bring forward federal funding
09/02/2009 - Public comment sought on Alpha Coal project draft terms of reference (Coordinator-General media release)
03/02/2009 - QGC secures land for Queensland gas project
02/02/2009 - Burdekin benefits from Blueprint for the Bush funding
02/02/2009 - Cat Smart campaign urges purr-fect pet ownership

January 2009

29/01/2009 - Public comment sought on Connors River Dam and Pipelines draft Terms of Reference
29/01/2009 - Palm Island benefits from Blueprint for the Bush funding
29/01/2009 - Charters Towers benefits from Blueprint for the Bush funding
28/01/2009 - Minister applauds tireless central Queenslander
28/01/2009 - RM Williams Australian Bush centre to get $450,000 boost
23/01/2009 - Liveable Cassowary Coast project gets Bligh Government backing
23/01/2009 - Picturesque Paronella Park repairs to get funding boost
21/01/2009 - Bligh Government commits millions to protect Moreton Bay
21/01/2009 - Minister hails Maroochydore makeover a huge success
20/01/2009 - Minister to open Maroochydore makeover
20/01/2009 - Jobs flow from Wyaralong Dam
16/01/2009 - Have your say on Rio Tinto’s South of the Embley (Coordinator-General media release)
16/01/2009 - Northern Pipeline Interconnector Stage 2 EIS released for Public Comment (Coordinator-General media release)
16/01/2009 - Gladstone: social infrastructure strategic plan
16/01/2009 - Gladstone nickel project approved
15/01/2009 - Central Queensland communities get Blueprint for the Bush funding
15/01/2009 - Wide Bay Burnett community gets Blueprint for the Bush funding
15/01/2009 - South West Queensland communities get Blueprint for the Bush funding
15/01/2009 - Far North Queensland communities get Blueprint for the Bush funding
15/01/2009 - Rural communities share $1 million in Blueprint for the Bush funding
15/01/2009 - Bligh Government provides $57 million for council environmental projects
13/01/2009 - Desalination plant must be built to last
11/01/2009 - Indooroopilly station goes green in $26.5 million revamp
08/01/2009 - New public open space at South Bank
05/01/2009 - No-go zones for new adult stores

Last Updated ( Friday, 06 November 2009 )

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