Peter Slipper reminds parents to keep education receipts Member for Fisher Peter Slipper encouraged parents to keep receipts for education expenses, to claim refunds under the new Education Tax Refund scheme. The new scheme kicked in at the start of the new financial year, and will give refunds of 50 per cent More Info..

Where's Wally? Where else but Queensland! As part of the State Government's $675,000 tourism marketing for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, league legend Wally Lewis will join Tourism Queensland to promote Rugby League World Cup holidays from the Cape to Coolangatta. More Info..

Ball is in councils' court to justify additional amalgamation funding Local Government Minister Warren Pitt says he strongly doubts that the State Government will need to provide any additional assistance to amalgamated councils to meet merger costs. Mr Pitt said the State Government had indicated to Councils several month More Info..

The Ten Sopranos With more than 100 performances this year resulting in standing ovations, repeated encores and, an audience response equalling anything seen before, The Ten Sopranos are capturing the hearts and souls of the Australian public with hugely successful perfor More Info..

Term 3 Noosa Leisure Centre & Noosa Aquatic Centre Activities Learn to Swim Classes - Squad - N.A.C Fitness Studio, Join between now and the end of August for your chance to win a mountain bike worth $680.00! - Junior Gym - Soccer School - Junior Basketball - Indoor Bowls - Ladies Netball - Mens & Womens Soccer - Me More Info..

PREMIER ANNOUNCES FUNDING BOOST FOR MAJOR DESIGN INITIATIVES New Government funding for three key design initiatives is set to make Queensland a magnet for design talent in the Asia-Pacific region. Premier Anna Bligh today announced $1.5 million in funding for the first initiative - a major triennial design event. More Info..

Slipper slams cuts to pathology test rebates Member for Fisher Peter Slipper has slammed the Government for slashing its Medicare rebates for blood tests. This decision has forced a financial burden onto many local residents, in particular the aged, those on low incomes and those with medical condi More Info..

SURGERY CONNECT TREATS RECORD NUMBER OF QUEENSLANDERS Preliminary figures indicate Queensland Health's Surgery Connect initiative will have treated almost twice the number of patients initially predicted in its first six months. Health Minister Stephen Robertson said he expects Surgery Connect, which target More Info..

Spence: AFL gives the Gabba a tick of approval before every game Sport Minister Judy Spence has rejected claims by Brisbane Lions Coach Leigh Matthews that the Gabba surface is unsafe for playing AFL. Ms Spence said: 'Prior to every game played at the Gabba, the AFL inspects the surface. At no stage have they said tha More Info..

Mary Valley war memorial garden lives on A native garden dedicated to the memory of local soldiers who went to war will be kept alive with the assistance of 10 unemployed young people from the Mary Valley region. Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said the recently dis More Info..

CONMEN TARGETING RETIREES: SCHWARTEN 'The Queensland Building Services Authority has become aware of fly-by-nighters posing as roof painters and repairers in an effort to get a quick and easy dollar,' Mr Schwarten said. Their targets are, in many cases, elderly single people... More Info..

2008 Muster to showcase top Australian talent The entertainment programme has been semi finalised and the programme already includes some incredible talent; such as, Pete Murray, Kasey Chambers, Steve Forde, Jimmy Barnes, McClymonts, Adam Brand, Tripod; amongst others... More Info..

Teacher conference works towards awarding Year 12 results About 900 of Queensland's most experienced senior secondary school teachers are meeting in Brisbane this week to moderate Year 12 student assessments. The Queensland Studies Authority's annual moderation conference runs from 21-25 July and involves state More Info..

Queensland Government: strengthening its investment in eHealth A national research facility, leading the way in ICT healthcare innovation in Australia, was officially opened in Brisbane today by Minister for Health the Hon. Stephen Robertson MP. Established in 2003, The Australian eHealth Research Centre (AEHRC) is More Info..

BLIGH GOVERNMENT DELIVERS FUNDING BOOST TO DPP The Bligh Government today boosted the budget allocation for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) by almost $21 million over four years. Premier Anna Bligh said the additional funds took the total ODPP budget for 2008-09 to $39.7 mill More Info..

Students to discuss 'binge drinking' at Fisher Youth Forum High school students from across the Electorate of Fisher will be joined by Shadow Minister for Youth, Pat Farmer MP, to examine the binge drinking problem, Member for Fisher Peter Slipper said. More Info..

Middle Eastern month of August Eye of the camel is the story of a Palestine Policeman caught up in the strife of international politics during the years immediately preceeding the State of Israel. In meeting this challenge Ted Newman faced brutality and gut wrenching horror, met hatre More Info..

Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast's top training achievers recognised The Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast's best employers, apprentices, trainees, vocational students and training providers were tonight named as winners in the Queensland Training Awards' regional finals. More Info..

Bush Poets Breakfast The 29th Pomona King of the Mountain is on again Sunday 27th July in Stan Topper Park Pomona. The festival kicks of with the Bush Poets Breakfast at 7am. Cost $15 a ticket. So come along and enjoy a full aussie breakfast bbq and listen to well known bus More Info..

Heath Ledger honoured with Chauvel Award at BIFF Speaking at the official program launch for the 2008 St George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF), Mr Welford said Ledger would join other Australian film luminaries - including George Miller, Geoffrey Rush, Bryan Brown and Jack Thompson - i More Info..

Women's symposium to focus on improving rural lifestyle Issues affecting women in rural and regional Queensland will be on the agenda for discussion at the inaugural Rural Women's Symposium, which will be attended by Premier Anna Bligh. Ms Bligh will officially open the 4 September event and will also attend More Info..

LIVE THEATRE FUNDRAISER Enjoy and evening of Live Theatre with all proceeds going to the Motor Neurone Disease Assoc QLD Sunshine Coast Support Group. Join us at the Buderim War Memorial Hall, cnr of Main Street and Gloucester Road, Buderim, as we present 3 x award winning one- More Info..

Labor’s scattergun ETS hits efficient transporters Labor’s rushed Emissions Trading Scheme will have bizarre consequences, the Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Transport Minister, Warren Truss, said today. The ETS will hit some of the nation’s most energy efficient transport sectors such as rail, coast More Info..

Peter Slipper announces $43,000 for Fisher RSL Sub-branches Veterans, war widows and widowers in the community get important support in so many ways from the RSL sub-branches, and these funds will assist the local RSL groups as they go about doing their welfare and pension advocacy work... More Info..

Child safety boosts careers to protect the children The Bligh Government is boosting career opportunities for 300 of its frontline child protection workers to help keep them on the job, protecting children and young people. Child Safety Minister Margaret Keech said a $2.2 million injection would upgrade s More Info..

QUEENSLANDERS CHALLENGED TO NAME NEW BRIDGE Premier Anna Bligh and The Sunday Mail have announced a state-wide competition for the public to name the latest iconic bridge over the Brisbane River. Premier Anna Bligh, Sunday Mail editor Liz Deegan and the new Queensland Government Chief architect wi More Info..

TSXPO to host Women in Hard Hats Exciting and rewarding career opportunities for Queensland women and girls are on offer at the Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) this weekend. Minister for Women, Margaret Keech, said the Women in Hard Hats stand will provide a wealth of valuable information More Info..

Local government election costs lower than estimated The cost of running the 2008 local government elections has come in well below initial estimates, further easing the financial burden on Queensland's councils. Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said the elections, which were conducted statewide for t More Info..

Calling For Entries....LESS THAN 4 WEEKS TILL ENTRIES CLOSE! The Flake Film Festival is now calling for short film entries, the 2008 theme is "LIGHT". Flake is searching high and low, near and far for the freshest filmaking talent this weird, wacky and wonderful world has to offer- and they're putting up $15,000 in More Info..

Queensland minister takes fight for children in care to Canberra Child Safety Minister Margaret Keech is taking the fight to Canberra to back her plan to protect the health of Queensland's abused and neglected children and young people. Mrs Keech heads to a meeting of state, territory and Australian Government ministe More Info..

International Sangha Day Celebrations This month's Open Day will be combined with International Sangha Day Celebrations and is an opportunity for you to chat to the monks and nuns, ask any questions you may have, learn more about who makes up the ordained community both here and throughout th More Info..

Mickel urges older workers to consider futures Queensland Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel has urged older workers to discuss options with their employers before entering full retirement. Mr Mickel said older workers had many alternatives available to the More Info..

Dr Ivan Molloy and the University of the Sunshine Coast finally part company Dr Ivan Molloy has today announced that he and the University of the Sunshine Coast have finally parted company. Talking from Germany where he is currently undertaking research, Dr Molloy said that after more than 10 years service he had joined a long l More Info..

Queensland's Smart Classrooms endorsed by computer giant The State Government's digital education strategy has been recognised internationally as being at the forefront of the worldwide digital education revolution. Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said international computer giant, Microsoft, had a More Info..

Time for Crean to deliver on his Doha rhetoric Labor must tick off every part of a comprehensive checklist if a Doha Round deal is to provide real and lasting benefits to Australia, the Leader of The Nationals and former Trade minister, Warren Truss, said today. More Info..

Bligh goes into bat for Sunshine Coast Premier Anna Bligh has successfully asked the Rugby League International Federation to include the Sunshine Coast in the State's coastal tour of the Rugby League World Cup. 'As part of the World Cup program the Sunshine Coast is to host the French team a More Info..

Funding allows kite festival to fly high Now in it’s 8th year, the vibrant IGA Coolum Kite Festival continues to grow in size and popularity and with the recent announcement of a $25,000 grant from Festivals Australia, an Australian Government funding program, for their cultural arts project, th More Info..

Survey confirms council elections a success An independent survey of voters who took part in this year's local government elections has dispelled the notion that the elections were adversely affected by amalgamations. More Info..

THE HEALING POWER OF MEDITATION Today, most of us are very aware to take proper care of our health. We exercise, take care with what we eat and try to make sure we get enough rest. But what do I do for the health of my mind? Chronic patterns of worry, irritation and negative thinking t More Info..

NOOSA JAZZ FESTIVAL OUTSTANDING LINE UP, NEW CONCEPTS IN 08 Noosa Jazz Festival is recognised as one of Australia’s most popular jazz industry gatherings, with over 160 Australian and international artists coming to Noosa. This year we have added some new concepts and new events to the festival. Again we have take More Info..

SURGICAL ROBOT AND MORE OPERATING THEATRES ON THE WAY At Nambour, $2.8 million in ongoing funding is being provided for the hospital's sixth operating theatre allowing an additional 600 cases a year. The extra workload will consist of mainly short stay patients who will be accommodated in the new 23-hour un More Info..

$14 million committed for taser roll out and training Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson today outlined the $14 million roll out strategy for conducted energy devices - commonly known as Tasers. 'Breon Enterprises Pty Ltd, the Australasia distributor for Taser International, is to be More Info..

Queensland to headline '08 RL World Cup celebrations The ultimate prize in Rugby League - the World Cup - will tour Queensland in November as part of the celebrations marking Queensland's hosting the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Premier Anna Bligh and Sport Minister Judy Spence today announced that Queensl More Info..

REEL talent at REELmad 2008 A fast and funny short film titled Sabotage has scooped the pool at this year’s REELmad film festival in Noosa. The six minute film made by local young filmmakers scoped the pool after being awarded Best overall Film, Best Actor, Best Lighting, along with More Info..

VETERANS HEART HEALTH PROGRAM The Noosa Aquatic Centre is to become the latest community to offer another life-changing heart health program for veterans. The Heart Health Program is already running successfully in 65 communities around Australia. More Info..

Kick start gets local business flying The prospect of starting your own business can be very overwhelming, particularly in our current economic climate, which is why a kick start initiative introduced by developer MC Property to help foster small business and enterprise in the region is being More Info..

MORE INDIGENOUS CHILDREN TO BE SCREENED FOR EAR DISEASE The Bligh Government will inject an extra $4.4 million over three years to double the number of indigenous children screened for Chronic Otitis Media or 'glue ear' disease. Health Minister Stephen Robertson said the Bligh Government was intervening early More Info..

STEVENS IN 'COMA' DURING ESTIMATES MEETING: SCHWARTEN Shadow Housing Minister Ray Stevens was in a coma and did not understand one word said to him during the Estimates hearing yesterday, Housing Minister Robert Schwarten said today. 'Virtually every word of the media release he issued today is factually in More Info..

Record week for SEQ water savings South East Queensland families are just one week off a record 12 consecutive months of meeting water savings under the State Government's Target 140 campaign. Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Paul Lucas said South East Queensla More Info..

Spence: Top swim coach to stay in Queensland Sport Minister Judy Spence today confirmed Queensland Academy of Sport state swimming coach Stephan Widmer is remaining in Queensland and at the Academy. 'I'm delighted that Stephan has rejected an overseas approach and will continue as a high performanc More Info..

Thunderdogs set to rock the Majestic! Comprising of four seasoned musicians, each with varying influences & musical backgrounds, The 'Thunderdogs' are a covers band which formed on the Sunshine Coast in 2007. Covered artists include…Midnight Oil, Angels, Greenday, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Pow More Info..

Record number of elective surgery patients treated in June quarter Preliminary figures show Queensland Health performed a record number of elective surgery operations in the June 2008 quarter, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today. Mr Robertson said the preliminary figures show over 32,400 Queenslanders received More Info..

LUCAS URGES UPGRADES TO GOOGLE SATELLITE IMAGES Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Paul Lucas has written to the US internet giant Google urging it to update its satellite imagery of Queensland, which is years out of date. Mr Lucas said satellite photos of Queensland used on t More Info..

Rhonda Burchmore @ the Nambour Civic Centre Throughout her career Rhonda has made a distinctive impression on audiences with her dazzling dance steps, superb comic timing, effervescent personality and her stunning voice. A role that showcased Rhonda’s versatility was the Australian production of S More Info..

Our winning clients... We're very excited to share that our clients Harvey World Travel Noosa were recently named Best Regional Travey Agency at the prestigious 2008 AFTA National Travel Industry Awards for Excellence as a result of an award application we assisted them to put More Info..

Treating needle stick injuries a priority, says Robertson The Bligh Government today detailed its commitment to protecting nurses who suffer needle stick injuries at work. Health Minister Stephen Robertson said comprehensive procedures to protect clinical staff were in place at all Queensland Health hospitals. More Info..

SOCIAL HOUSING STOCKS RECEIVE MASSIVE BOOST The Department of Housing's portfolio of owned and funded social housing dwellings was boosted by 974 units of accommodation during 2007-08, Housing Minister Robert Schwarten announced today. Mr Schwarten, who addressed a Parliamentary Estimates hearing More Info..

STATE SUPPORTS WORLD-FIRST STEM CELL COMPARISON: BLIGH A world-first comparison of reprogrammed stem cells will be undertaken in Queensland, Premier Anna Bligh told State Parliament today. In response to a Question in the first day of Estimates Hearings Ms Bligh said that the State would inject $308,000 to t More Info..

Planning project considers options for Sunshine Motorway The Sunshine Coast community has been invited to have its say on planning for the Sunshine Motorway-Emu Mountain Road between Pacific Paradise and Noosa Heads. Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt today announced a proposed planning option to improve safety a More Info..

Congratulations to WorldSkills national winners Steven Kildey from Pinbarren on the Sunshine Coast for Auto Electrical, Andrew Arthur from Carindale in Brisbane for Electrical Installation Systems, Scott Oliver from Toowoomba for Computer Assisted Machining and Garth Kucks from Toowoomba for Electrical More Info..

Trade Training Centres for Queensland secondary schools The State and Federal Governments have joined forces to improve Year 12 retention rates and combat skills shortages through the Trade Training Centres in Schools program, announced today. Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said 11 Queensland sch More Info..

BLIGH SETS TARGETS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DECENTRALIZATION Premier Anna Bligh today set a target for her plan to decentralize metropolitan Government agencies, saving almost $200 million over 20 years. Ms Bligh told an Estimates hearing this morning that by 2017, 20 percent of the State Government's CBD office s More Info..

Art at the Crowne Exhibition The exhibition will feature over 350 artworks by 65 local artists. On Saturday night at 8pm the public is welcome to join the artists at the exhibition party, a unique opportunity to meet the artists in person and support Queensland’s Sunshine Coast vibra More Info..

Queensland childhood immunisation rates amongst Australia's best Childhood immunisation rates in Queensland are among the highest in the country, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today. Mr Robertson said current immunisation statistics showed Queensland children had coverage levels comparable to or above the nat More Info..

Rocky Reef Fin Fish Fishery to be reviewed Queensland's Rocky Reef Fin Fish Fishery, which includes key species such as pink snapper and pearl perch, is now under review, Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin said today. More Info..

Comedy and Consomme Not only is this the 13th Birthday Edition of Comedy & Consomme, combining three brand-new, funny plays and a three-course winter dinner, but The Indee has maintained its low prices, including the licensed bar. More Info..

Sunshine Coast businesses have extra week to nominate for Export Awards Sunshine Coast businesses will have a little longer to complete their applications for the 2008 Premier of Queensland's Export Awards. Minister for Trade John Mickel today announced that applications will be open for an additional week, extending the clo More Info..

Students and teachers back to school for Semester Two Queensland's 480,000 state school students are heading back to school today for Semester Two, following a two-week break for the winter holidays. Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said state school teachers had returned to work yesterday, using More Info..

It’s a team effort to stop the flu spread It’s a team effort to stop the flu spread, but many people let their whole side down when they don’t stay home from work, school, child care or the playing field when they contract a winter illness. That’s the view of Queensland Health’s Sunshine Coast p More Info..

BLIGH ANNOUNCES MAJOR OVERHAUL OF 'OUTDATED' ADOPTION LAWS Queensland Premier Anna Bligh today announced her Government would overhaul the State's adoption laws, some of which are over 40 years old. Ms Bligh said reform of the Adoption of Children Act 1964 was well overdue, with a review remaining dormant since More Info..

Spence announces $3.5 million for Queenslanders to get healthy and active Community groups, sporting organisations, educational institutions and local governments could soon share in $3.5 million funding to deliver projects that help Queenslanders lead more active and healthy lives. More Info..

The NOOSA LONGWEEKEND EXCEEDS TARGETS ON ALL COUNTS - Great News For Supportive Local Community Doesn’t matter which way you measure it, the 2008 Noosa Longweekend ten day festival of arts, culture, food and fun has exceeded targets and this translates to good news for the Noosa region and the festival’s future, with planning underway for the 2009 f More Info..

Export Awards nominations extended to 1 August Queensland businesses will have a little longer to complete their applications for the 2008 Premier of Queensland's Export Awards. Minister for Trade John Mickel today announced that applications will be open for an additional week, extending the closing More Info..

ROCKSTAR TAMES TOUGH 100 – SMITH CLAIMS TREBLE Rockstar team racer Hamish Elliot tamed the toughest 100km mountain bike course taking out the premier event at the Noosa Enduro this morning in convincing style while defending champion Imogen Smith claimed her third title in the women’s division. More Info..

Literacy lessons for parents to end cycle of disadvantage Education and Training Minister Rod Welford is considering offering literacy classes to parents to help lift the school performance of Queensland children. He said many children whose parents had low literacy levels are struggling with learning to read a More Info..

Doubled car parking capacity and extra beds for Nambour General Hospital A new 150 space car park at Nambour General Hospital will improve visitor access to the hospital as it undergoes a major expansion, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today. Mr Robertson said the new cark park under construction on land adjacent to N More Info..

Minister announces Short Film Competition top 10 Arts Minister Rod Welford today announced the 10 local films short-listed for the inaugural The Courier-Mail Queensland Short Film Competition, as part of the St.George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF). More Info..

Ms Boyle said the 10th edition of the South East Queensland Country Touring Guide was compiled by Tourism Queensland, in partnership with the regional and local tourism organisations including Brisbane Marketing, Toowoomba and Golden West Tourism, Souther More Info..

Great sport leaders teach business how to retain the best talent In business or on the sporting field, retaining the best talent is vital and former Brisbane Lions AFL Premiership winners and co-captains Michael Voss and Alastair Lynch know the recipe for success. They'll run a workshop at this year's fourth Annual Sk More Info..

Healthy mobs vaccinate against flu and pneumo It’s free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 50 and over or those 15 to 49 with a chronic disease. Discuss immunisation with your local Indigenous health worker, doctor, community health service or local council clinic to protect yourself an More Info..

Vipassana Meditation Centre Open Day Vipassana Centre Queensland has been operating for approximately 20 years, offering 10 day residential courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka. On this open day, the board invites the public to... More Info..

State Government reviews amalgamation costs Newly formed councils across the state have been invited to submit additional requests for funding from the Queensland Government where they feel that the costs of amalgamation have exceeded the funding paid to them. More Info..

Excellence award for RSL Care RSL Care, one of Australia’s most respected not-for-profit providers of HomeCare, retirement living and residential care, was last night recognised as a leading, successful and sustainable organisation, at the Australian Business Excellence Awards in Sydn More Info..

Down Syndrome Association of QLD Volunteers Needed! DSAQ will be running a family camp at Alexandra Headlands at the Alex Park Conference Centre from the 1-3 of August 2008. We are desperately looking for volunteers to work with the children. The camp is designed to give parents an opportunity to attend in More Info..

The Celebration of Abilities 2008 The Celebration of Abilities in 2008, will be held over two days in September in conjunction with Disability Action week. This year the celebrations are focusing on the empowerment and celebration of the activities and achievements of people with disabili More Info..

Fisheries changes to boost industry Proposed changes to a number of Queensland's fisheries have been released for public comment, Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin said today. 'The Combined Fisheries Management Regulatory Impact Statement and draft Public Benefit Test More Info..

Recipients for the Toyota Muster Rural Aid Appeal are needed for this year’s event The Toyota National Country Music Muster is calling for nominations from not for profit community groups, across the nation, for the 2008 Rural Aid Appeal. The Rural Aid Appeal has been running since 1993 and raises up to $100,000 annually for rural comm More Info..

RED FROGS GIVE SCHOOLIES GREEN LIGHT No matter what the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s decision on Schoolies today, Schoolies week events will go ahead as planned. Local youth network Red Frogs has a series of events planned for the week, says Program Co-Ordinator Lisa Woods. More Info..

Indigenous Queenslanders rally to care for abused kids Indigenous Queensland families are being urged to embrace NAIDOC week and respond to a statewide call to take abused and neglected Indigenous children into their hearts and homes. More than 150 Indigenous potential carers have responded to the Bligh Gove More Info..

Queensland apprentices continue record growth Queensland continues to lead the way in overcoming skills shortages with apprenticeship and traineeship commencements increasing at more than double the national rate. Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said new figures showed Queensland apprent More Info..

Code of practice for pet shops to reduce unwanted pets Queensland pet shops will be encouraged to source dogs and cats from breeders who care properly for their animals, and to discuss the home and care needs of pets with buyers, under a proposed new Code of Practice for pet shops. More Info..

‘Stripes and Spots’ Following on from our previous Luncheon successes, staff and volunteers from the Pomona and District Community House are thrilled to let you know about our next Seniors Luncheon. The Luncheon will be held on Thursday 14th August and the theme will be ‘St More Info..

New response units to help keep Sunshine Coast traffic flowing Main Roads has launched a state-of-the-art traffic response service on the Sunshine Coast to help clear congestion-causing incidents. Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt announced that two traffic response units (TRUs) would start operating today to provide More Info..

Young Queenslanders seek to outskill interstate rivals Some of Queensland's top apprentices and trainees today demonstrated why they were chosen to represent their state in the WorldSkills National Competition in Sydney from 10-14 July. Education and Training Minister Rod Welford farewelled 56 young Queensla More Info..

Celebrating the diversity of the Sunshine Coast LGBT Community The Queensland Association for Healthy Communities will be hosting the first Sunshine Coast Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Fair on Sunday 19th October at Millwell Road Community Centre, Maroochydore. More Info..

Indigenous student to shine in Women in Voice When annual songfest Women in Voice opens to a packed house tonight third-year Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts (ACPA) student Georgia Corowa will be one of the star performers. Arts Minister Rod Welford congratulated Georgia, a 24 year-old soul sin More Info..

Murri's Got Talent Come along to the 2008 NAIDOC in Cotton Tree Park and have a go at the 'Murri's Got Talent' competition with 1st prize $100! Prize packs & giveaways for all entrants... More Info..

National performing arts advocacy campaign launched in Queensland Education, Training and Arts Minister Rod Welford today helped launch a national advocacy campaign to promote the benefits of performing arts in education. Mr Welford said the Australian Major Performing Arts Group selected Queensland as the location for More Info..

BLIGH LAUNCHES NEW 'WINGS' FOR ROYAL FLYING DOCTORS A new iconic life saver will take to the skies today, with Premier Anna Bligh officially launching a new aircraft for the Queensland Royal Flying Doctor Service. Ms Bligh officially launched the new $7 million Beechcraft King Air B200, which will increas More Info..

Four groups short-listed for SEQ Schools PPP Project Thanks to this proposal, by 2010 we'll have a new school on the Sunshine Coast, two new schools in the Western Corridor and a new school in the Redlands area. The other three schools - two in the Western Corridor and one on the Sunshine Coast - will be op More Info..