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Current featuresVideo: Premier comments on 2008-09 Federal BudgetPremier Anna Bligh highlights Federal Government's Budget commitments to Queensland. Anniversary of the sinking of the Hospital Ship CentaurWednesday 14 May 2008 marks the 65th anniversary of the sinking of the hospital ship, Centaur, east of Cape Moreton Light. Forty-five Queenslanders were among those who lost their lives.
Audio: Another milestone for South East Queensland Water Grid Premier Anna Bligh and Federal Water Minister Penny Wong inspect work on the SEQ Water Grid where the first of two pipelines have been installed under the Brisbane River bed in a five-hour operation. Journal: Increased maternity leave for public sector employeesAn increase in paid maternity leave for public sector employees will help support a better work-life balance for government employees. The Premier announced the increase on Labour Day. Premier challenges kids to have fun readingRead 20 books in 14 weeks! That’s the Premier’s personal challenge to school children across the state - marking the start of the third annual Premier’s Reading Challenge. View large image (94 kb) |