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Regulation change removes planning hurdles for schools and hospitals
Queensland schools and hospitals will be able to build new modern facilities quicker under changes to planning regulations announced by the Bligh Government today...

17 February 2012

Premier: Our reef plan is working
Premier Anna Bligh has released a study that shows the State Government's reef protection program is already having a positive effect on the reef...

16 February 2012

Disaster assistance for South East Queensland Councils
PREMIER ANNA BLIGH and Federal Emergency Management Minister Robert McClelland today announced that joint State and Federal Government assistance would be made available to local government areas affected by heavy rainfall across South East Queensland in late January...

16 February 2012

Common ground: helping the homeless and the environment
An innovative social housing project in Brisbane just got greener - using the power of the sun to save money, create jobs and protect the environment, Premier and Member for South Brisbane Anna Bligh announced today.

15 February 2012

Premier launches world-class Royal International Convention Centre
The RNA’s new $59 million convention centre will be used by the public for the first time at this year’s EKKA Premier Anna Bligh announced today.

14 February 2012

National Year of Reading sparks reading revolution
The State Library of Queensland is joining forces with libraries across the country with today’s launch of the National Year of Reading.

14 February 2012

Bligh Government announces $10 million flood mitigation boost for the South West
Premier Anna Bligh has announced a $10 million plan to give communities in South Western Queensland the chance they need to research and build essential flood mitigation projects.

13 February 2012

South Bank expansion - a new vision for our river city
Premier Anna Bligh has announced an inspiring new vision for the expansion of South Bank to make Brisbane the world’s most people-friendly river city.

12 February 2012

Statement from Premier Anna Bligh on special protection of flood engineers
Premier Anna Bligh makes a statement regarding the hiring of special protection for flood engineers.

7 February 2012

Statement from Premier Anna Bligh on Commission on Inquiry
The full statement Premier Anna Bligh provided on Monday to the Floods Commission of Inquiry has now been made publicly available.

7 February 2012

2,000 more international visitors a week scoot to the Gold Coast
Premier Anna Bligh has today announced a major aviation deal with a new airline – worth an estimated $65 million a year – which will bring thousands of international travellers to the Gold Coast each week.

7 February 2012

Disaster relief and recovery arrangements extended in South-West Queensland
Premier Anna Bligh said due to the exceptional nature of this flood event in South West Queensland she has requested assistance to cover primary producers, small businesses and not-for profit organisations.

6 February 2012

Premier launches Disaster Relief Appeal as flood disaster unfolds in South-West Queensland
Premier Anna Bligh has today activated the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal for the 2012 Regional Queensland Floods to help those affected by wide-spread devastating flooding.

6 February 2012

Premier Bligh pays tribute to remarkable monarch
Premier Anna Bligh paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II today, on the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

6 February 2012

Mandatory evacuations declared for St George
At a joint meeting of the St George LDMG and State agencies, it was decided that mandatory evacuations were required to ensure the safety of the members of the public in St George.

5 February 2012

St George to face record flooding
Premier Anna Bligh and St George Mayor Donna Stewart have urged people living in St George to evacuate the town in the face of record flooding.

5 February 2012

State disaster declared and coordinator appointed
A STATE disaster has been declared and State Disaster Coordinator appointed in reaction to the natural disaster unfolding in the South West of Queensland.

3 February 2012

State Government Agencies in action in flood stricken south west
State Government Agencies are in action across the state as floods threaten towns in the south west of Queensland.

3 February 2012

Premier offers support to PNG in wake of ferry disaster
Premier Anna Bligh has offered condolences and help to Papua New Guinea in the wake of the sinking of a ferry with up to 350 people on board.

2 February 2012

Disaster relief and recovery arrangements activated in Western and North Western Queensland
Premier of Queensland Anna Bligh, Federal Minister for Emergency Management Robert McClelland and Queensland Minister for Emergency Services Neil Roberts, today announced that joint State and Federal Government disaster relief and recovery arrangements had been activated in eleven local government areas.

2 February 2012

Yasi’s legacy – Tully State High School being rebuilt better than before
Students attending Tully State High School will benefit from millions of dollars in additional facilities that didn’t exist before Yasi tore through the school, Premier Anna Bligh said today.

2 February 2012

Over $1.5m to help reinvigorate Yasi-affected communities
Premier Anna Bligh today announced more than $1.5 million in grants to help “reinvigorate” communities affected by Cyclone Yasi.

2 February 2012

Premier gifts $1.85 million in ‘Yasi’ housing to boost Cassowary Coast
TULLY: Premier Anna Bligh today gifted $1.85 million in Cyclone Yasi temporary housing to the Cassowary Coast as she visited the area to commemorate the one year anniversary of the devastating cyclone.

2 February 2012

Premier lauds Yasi rebuilding progress
TULLY: Premier Anna Bligh today praised the spirit of North and Far North Queenslanders who’ve made tremendous progress in rebuilding their homes, businesses and lives one year on from Cyclone Yasi.

2 February 2012

Disaster situation declared
Premier Anna Bligh and Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts this morning declared a disaster situation for the flood-affected township of Mitchell.

2 February 2012

Premier’s statement to Floods Commission of Inquiry
Premier Anna Bligh said today she would submit a written statement to the Floods of Commission of Inquiry following a request received late yesterday afternoon.

2 February 2012

Nominations now open for Queenslanders making reconciliation their business
Premier Anna Bligh has launched the 2012 Queensland Reconciliation Awards encouraging Queensland businesses, community organisations and educational institutions to nominate.

1 February 2012