Calls for a tougher stance on drug and alcohol-related violence

The State Government has announced a stronger stance against drug and alcohol-fuelled violence, including tougher penalties for offenders and a greater police presence in entertainment precincts. All options must be put on the table for consideration with feedback from Queenslanders, and especially young people, about what approach should be taken to tackle this problem. So…

Slow down, children are crossing

Queensland drivers are being urged to slow down around schools with hundreds of students headed back to school on Tuesday.  Acting Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister John McVeigh said drivers needed to take extra care in schools zones as children were often unpredictable.  “Children may duck out onto the road or misjudge traffic, but…

Landholders embrace vegetation management reforms

Queensland landholders are getting behind the Newman Government’s vegetation management reforms, with almost 1500 people attending 66 public information sessions held right across the state during December 2013. Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said landholders were given a comprehensive understanding of the changes, which removed unnecessary paperwork and allowed farmers and graziers…