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Go Sam Stosur! Queensland is behind you
On behalf of all Queenslanders, Premier Anna Bligh has congratulated Samantha Stosur on reaching the finals of the French Open. Jun 4, 2010

Retailers reel as they face double wages whammy
Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said they were reeling by Fair Work Australia's decision to increase the minimum wage by $26 per week at a time when retailers are already facing a double whammy with Modern Award wage increases from 1 July. Jun 3, 2010

Survey results show Queenslanders split on daylight saving
Queenslanders are overwhelmingly split on daylight saving for the state's south east corner with those in regional Queensland passionately opposed and residents of the south east corner in favour. Jun 3, 2010

More than 630 drug drivers caught in roadside tests
More than 630 drivers have tested positive to illicit drugs since the introduction of roadside drug testing on December 1, 2007. Jun 3, 2010

‘Think Fraud!’ global day of action – ‘Dob in a hacker’
On this global day of action (June 1), Queensland police are calling on the public to ‘Dob in a hacker’ this week in order to seek out and apprehend those responsible for luring Queenslanders into sending millions of dollars overseas in mass marketing scams. Jun 1, 2010

Regional first home boost to kick off early
Premier Anna Bligh has announced that the Regional First Home Owner boost will be available from tomorrow, 1 June. May 31, 2010

Police officers recognised for acts of bravery
Assistant Commissioner Graham Rynders today presented a total of 49 awards to Queensland’s serving police officers, staff and members of the public. May 31, 2010

Public warned against anti-virus computer scam
Police are warning members of the public to be vigilant with regards to internet security following reports of a scam targeting victims on the Sunshine Coast. May 28, 2010

New incentive for first home owners to move to regions
Premier Anna Bligh has announced a new $11,000 Regional First Home Owners Grant for new build homes. May 27, 2010

New Queensland Infrastructure Plan to manage growth
The Queensland Government has announced a major shake-up in infrastructure planning to anticipate and manage population growth across the entire state. May 26, 2010

Growing green wedges to avoid urban sprawl
The State Government plans to transform cane-fields and other land in South East Queensland into "green wedges? to avoid urban sprawl between our cities. May 26, 2010

Extradition of HIV Positive NSW man to Queensland
Detectives from the Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch will escort a 31-year-old Sydney man to Queensland in time for his appearance at Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow. May 25, 2010

Queensland holidays going for a thong on Wotif.com
South East Queenslanders will have the chance to gain a Queensland getaway "for a thong" and save up to 60 percent on their holiday as part of a new Tourism Queensland campaign designed to appeal to Queenslanders' sense of fun, Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes said. May 25, 2010

Macular Degeneration Awareness Week
Visit an optometrist straight away and don't delay. That's the message to Queenslanders facing vision loss from Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk ahead of Macular Degeneration Awareness Week (May 24-30). May 24, 2010

Tough New Pool Laws Another Step Closer
A critical stage of Queensland's tough new pool safety legislation has been passed in Parliament, Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe announced today. May 21, 2010