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August 2008

21/08/08 Industry: Queensland giant tiger prawns set to take over world
19/08/08 Water: Bligh markets Queensland water sector to the world
17/08/08 Innovation: Premier announces $27 million for new research funding
17/08/08 Ecoscience: Work underway on new $1billion precinct
17/08/08 Research: New funding for climate change
14/08/08 Energy: Search for hot rocks heats up
12/08/08 Community: Indigenous women inspired to lead
06/08/08 Education: Queenslanders, a highly skilled and 'smart' bunch
01/08/08 Business awards: Premier announces Smart Awards recipients
01/08/08 Design: Queensland architecture showcased at GOMA

July 2008

22/07/08 Design: Major funding boost for Queensland design
22/07/08 Education: New academy for creative industries
17/07/08 Education: Queensland's Smart Classrooms endorsed by computer giant
15/07/08 Science: Apprentice scientists needed for Science on Saturday sessions
15/07/08 Research: Queensland supports stem cell study
10/07/08 Climate Change: New strategy to modernise waste management
03/07/08 Environment: Gold Coast finalist in Queensland's top environment awards
01/07/08 Innovation: Queensland innovations to gain exposure on ABC
01/07/08 Transport: Green light for Kan Go bus service

June 2008

27/06/08 Technology: Multi-million dollar investment in ICT research
26/06/08 Trade: Queensland fine jewellery a hit in UK
25/06/08 Industry: 'Fresh' actions speak louder than hollow promises
25/06/08 Climate change: Significant potential impacts for Queensland
18/06/08 Research: $2 million for prostate cancer research program
18/06/08 Research: Queensland/Washington educational exchange program
18/06/08 Research: Funding for treating tropical diseases
18/06/08 Research: Bligh Government funds critical cancer research
18/06/08 Research: Bligh Government funding for research laboratory
18/06/08 Research: New technology to help breast cancer survivors
17/06/08 Technology: Smart State success story in California
17/06/08 Technology: Premier tees off A$15 turf deal
14/06/08 Design: Smart State Designer of the Year announced
13/06/08 Finance: Premier pitches Queensland investment to the Big Apple
04/06/08 Arts: New grants for Indigenous programs
03/06/08 Education: State Budget delivers major boost to education
03/06/08 Transport: Number one priority in capital works budget
03/06/08 Innovation: Queenslanders get help to go climate smart

May 2008

30/05/08 Arts: Smart State Designer of the Year finalists announced
28/05/08 Industry: Bligh Government lures world leading US aviation company to Queensland
26/05/08 Industry: Australian-first climate change busting project funded
21/05/08 Infrastructure: Corridor declared
21/05/08 Smart State: Bligh launches new strategy
19/05/08 State development: Green light to Australia's largest road project
14/05/08 Awards: Queenslanders receive 2008 ATSE Clunies Ross Awards
14/05/08 Transport: Make every day fatality free
13/05/08 State Government: Forum to improve one-stop-shop program
12/05/08 Industry: Eco-efficient ginger, sweet results
09/05/08 Infrastructure: Public input sought for new regional plan
08/05/08 Energy: Milestone for magnetic solar suburb
07/05/08 Economy: Students sharpen their money skills
03/05/08 Infrastructure: First drive along Tugun Bypass
02/05/08 Science: Kids blast into world of Science

April 2008

30/04/08 Mining: Smart Exploration attracts international prospects
29/04/08 Mining and energy: Clean Energy Bill introduced
18/04/08 Employment: Help for Wide Bay jobseekers
16/04/08 Child Safety: $15million investment in caring for Queensland children
15/04/08 Infrastructure: Queensland Government wins planning award
10/04/08 Community: Super seniors chosen to represent peers
10/04/08 Industry: Putting Queensland wine and food on the map
08/04/08 Technology: Smart State leads satellite competition
08/04/08 Business: Smart State on sale
03/04/08 Environment: Queensland leads climate change innovation
02/04/08 Research: Alliance leads charge against cancer
02/04/08 Research: Queensland crops put on world map

March 2008

25/03/08 Business: Smart State's $1 million export contract
21/03/08 Environment: Queensland Environmental awards
20/03/08 Innovation: boosting marine sector productivity
18/03/08 Business: Smart businesses can win $10,000 - apply now!
18/03/08 Industry: $3 million boost to manufacturing
12/03/08 Environment: Schools aim for sustainable future
10/03/08 Research: Cervical cancer vaccine free in Nepal
07/03/08 Education: 10,000 teachers now using laptop computers

February 2008

28/02/08 Environment: Climate smart communities
13/02/08 Energy: Queensland's clean coal solutions
06/02/08 Environment: "Powerline friendly" native trees
06/02/08 Access: Queensland's Smart Service expands
05/02/08 Environment: Climate change and tourism
04/02/08 Environment: Top level talks on clean coal

January 2008

25/01/08 Environment: Review of the State Coastal Management Plan
23/01/08 Research: Bligh welcomes Boeing Research Centre
21/01/08 Education: Schools gear up for Smart Moves

December 2007

20/12/07 Energy: Hot rocks exploration
19/12/07 Environment: Drive safe to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
12/12/07 Environment: ClimateSmart Living campaign
11/12/07 Energy: World Hydrogen Energy Conference
05/12/07 Health: Fluoride for Queensland water supplies

November 2007

30/11/07 Mining: Drilling for clean coal solutions
27/11/07 Power: Drought proof generator for growth
23/11/07 Awards: Smart State Designer entries open
23/11/07 Training: Free course spots for tech-savvy women
18/11/07 Smart City: Vision continues with Roma Street plans
09/11/07 Creative: World-first animation hits Australia TV
08/11/07 Education: Scholarships boost specialist teachers
08/11/07 Awards: Waterwise gardens in Western Queensland
07/11/07 Education: School Newsletter Awards
07/11/07 Awards: Young Indigenous writers announced
07/11/07 Infrastructure: Centenary Highway bridge suggestions
07/11/07 Education: Skilling Queenslanders for Work grant
07/11/07 Climate: Queensland Climate Change fund
07/11/07 Awards: Waterwise gardens winners announced
06/11/07 Technology: Cloncurry runs on solar
02/11/07 Climate: Gas fired energy initiative
01/11/07 Awards: Creative incentive for senior school
01/11/07 Research: Digital health, regional revolution

October 2007

30/10/07 Funding: From smart to sustainable
29/10/07 Climate : Invitation for business debate
29/10/07 Funding: Business water efficiency program
26/10/07 Awards: Queensland teachers honoured
25/10/07 Awards: Export awards for North Queensland
25/10/07 Awards: Export awards for Brisbane
25/10/07 Energy: Western Downs powering ahead
24/10/07 Climate: Townsville's solar future
23/10/07 Climate: Sustainable messages from Queensland
23/10/07 Education: Queensland roles out welcome mat
22/10/07 Innovation: Gold Coast Innovation Centre opened
22/10/07 Research: Funding to target Malaria
19/10/07 Climate: Office for Climate Change opened
18/10/07 Technology: Investor forum in Brisbane
17/10/07 Global: Role in global climate change solution
17/10/07 Education: Buy Smart winners announced
17/10/07 Climate: Indy ethanol first
17/10/07 Climate: Walk to work initiatives
17/10/07 Smart workplace: CBD workplace cycle
16/10/07 Internet game: goes global thanks to Smart State developers
15/10/07 Technology: driving success for Smart State firm
11/10/07 Research: Stem cells pave way for medical cures
05/10/07 Smart State: Queensland on show

September 2007

27/09/07 Health: Babies access free hearing tests
26/09/07 Energy: $15M Geothermal Energy Centre
25/09/07 Mining: Simulators boost skills in resources sector
24/09/07 Security: Smartcard tackles taxi subsidy fraud
13/09/07 Environment: Clean coal key to climate change response
11/09/07 Awards: winning words in rich literary
10/09/07 New Premier of Queensland: Anna Bligh
06/09/07 ICT: i.lab firms ready for commercial marketplace
05/09/07 Business: international conventions
05/09/07 Trade: Lucrative Russia Plan

August 2007

30/08/07 Education: Queensland celebrates leaders
30/08/07 Research: DNA Australia's most tender cow
30/08/07 Technology: Towards clean coal with Zerogen
29/08/07 Awards: Smart State women and girls
28/08/07 Smart savings: Energy efficient desktops
27/08/07 Technology: Broadband for economic growth
24/08/07 Technology: ICT bound for US, UK and Asia
24/08/07 Technology: Smart cars
23/08/07 Research: Advanced remote sensing
23/08/07 Research: Bees and unmanned aerial vehicles
22/08/07 Awards: Science bright sparks
17/08/07 Leaders: Climate change conference
16/08/07 Technology: Smart processing for bananas
14/08/07 Technology: New mapping for mineral explorers
13/08/07 Environment: Change a Light Bulb Day
09/08/07 Water: Increase desalinated output
09/08/07 Aviation: Cutting edge helicopters
08/08/07 Research: Fighting lead cancer killer
08/08/07 Science: Blueprint for smarter future
07/08/07 Education: New CEO for University of Queensland

July 2007

12/07/07 Smart state jobs figures
12/07/07 Industry: Queensland major aviation hub
12/07/07 Industry: Favourite international film destination
11/07/07 Applications open: Innovation Start-Up Scheme
11/07/07 Brisbane hosts Dubai leaders forum
11/07/07 ClimateSmart living campaign
11/07/07 Research: Pre-emptive schizophrenia treatment
10/07/07 Research: Asthma and allergies
10/07/07 Research: Water purification technology
10/07/07 Research: Motor neurone disease
10/07/07 Research: Childhood tooth decay
10/07/07 Research: Bandages that prevent scarring
10/07/07 Research: Rheumatoid arthritis
10/07/07 Research: Cerebral Palsy
10/07/07 Research: Climate change and coral bleaching
10/07/07 Funding: Smart State Innovation Funds announced
10/07/07 Trade: Queensland office opens Beijing
10/07/07 Education : Yahoo Asia promotes study destination
05/07/07 Workshops: Women in Business
03/07/07 Awards: Mincom connect ICT winner
03/07/07 ClimateSmart: water savers in Tarong
02/07/07 Applications open: Export awards
01/07/07 Research: Perfect mangoes for Queensland

June 2007

27/06/07 Australians of the year tour Queensland
20/06/07 Health: Children's burns therapy device
20/06/07 Creative industries boom in Queensland
20/06/07 Education: Health Sciences Academy progress
18/06/07 Smart Women Awards Nominations due
18/06/07 Climate Smart changes
18/06/07 Queensland Biotechnology directory
14/06/07 Asia Pacific Cities Summit
08/06/07 Smart State Scholars share in funding
08/06/07 Surfs up for Smart State
07/06/07 Mincom Overall Smart Awards winner
07/06/07 Smart Awards : Rising Star Award
04/06/07 Smart State Interior Designer of the year
03/06/07 Climate Smart Strategy
03/06/07 Queenslanders of the year Announced
01/06/07 Queensland Greats Announced

May 2007

30/05/07 Australian Vaccine Centre opens in Brisbane
28/05/07 World Expo 2010: Shanghai
25/05/07 Flying start for students
24/05/07 Fulbright Queensland scholarship announced
24/05/07 Queensland-European Research Collaborations Initiative
23/05/07 Suncorp Queenslander of the year Finalists
24/05/07 Innovative EPA award winners
16/05/07 Smart State School renewal program
10/05/07 Brain institutes collaborate across seas
09/05/07 Queensland advance expatriate awards recipients
08/05/07 No more needles - nanopatch
08/05/07 Kidney disease treatment funding
06/05/07 Stem cell therapy development funding
06/05/07 Biowaste technology reduces environmental impacts
06/05/07 Medical imaging and monitoring systems
06/05/07 Safe shared space for air traffic
06/05/07 Queensland music hits world stage
06/05/07 Bio2007 conference showcases Queensland
04/05/07 Smart State on Korean television
03/05/07 Townsville solar city proposal
02/05/07 Queensland Immunotheraphy technique applied overseas
02/05/07 Queensland sustainable energy innovation recipients
01/05/07 Expansion of university sciences
01/05/07 Queensland ICT companies at CeBIT

April 2007

29/04/07 Smart barramundi sweep USA
26/04/07 Smart Women, Smart State awards
24/04/07 Revolutionary food science
24/04/07 Sound investment in innovation
23/04/07 Matilda awards announced
22/04/07 Desalination answers
20/04/07 Manufacturing career boosts
18/04/07 Queensland Literary awards open
17/04/07 Asia Pacific Screen awards
17/04/07 Gardasil vaccinations for students
17/04/07 Singapore, Queensland share water expertise
13/04/07 National Youth Week
13/04/07 Retired but re-wired
11/04/07 Microscopic cheque starts something big
09/04/07 Public hospitals save water
07/04/07 New era for biodiscovery
05/04/07 Queensland animators take on Cannes
04/04/07 World class manufacturing facility opens
04/04/07 Scholarship to unlock Fraser Island secrets


March 2007

29/03/07 Clean coal technology initiatives
29/03/07 Growth of aviation industry
29/03/07 Smart State innovators win EPA awards
28/03/07 Queensland Academies call for students
28/03/07 Light work of E-Waste
27/03/07 Ideas sought for Ideas Festival
27/03/07 Queensland leads country DNA matching
27/03/07 Southern hemisphere brain technology first
23/03/07 Biobus world tour
22/03/07 Biotech industry boom congratulated
19/03/07 Gift of smart state musicians
19/03/07 Queensland impresses at Airshow
15/03/07 Queensland musicians travel to LA
15/03/07 World first I.T. system for children
14/03/07 University Scholarships announced
14/03/07 Brisbane Biotech company fights Avian flu
13/03/07 Climate Centre studies Queensland's vulnerable
09/03/07 Queensland ethanol plan supported Federally
08/03/07 Smart classrooms trial
08/03/07 Climate Change centre assists wine industry
08/03/07 Queenslander wins on New Inventor
07/03/07 Smart women smart state awards
02/03/07 Smart business workshops available
02/03/07 Water smart state school
01/03/07 Sugar innovator takes state award

February 2007

28/02/07 Gold Coast Academy opens books
27/02/07 QLD high-tech surfboards to USA
27/02/07 Geothermal energy search is on
26/02/07 Queenslander collects Academy Award
23/02/07 Greensmart sustainable housing
23/02/07 Qld attracts Worlds brightest brains
22/02/07 Start up grants announced
22/02/07 Power skills generated
22/02/07 Global investors flock to Queensland
20/02/07 Smart State Ambassadors Announced
20/02/07 Green business, Queensland business
20/02/07 Dr Zhou scholarship announced
19/02/07 UAV competition launched
15/02/07 Aerospace centre for Excellence
13/02/07 Solar city draws Magnetic input
09/02/07 Export smart workshops for business
08/02/07 Smart Business Awards launched
07/02/07 Economy, water & education top achievements
06/02/07 World first prostate cancer trial
02/02/07 Free Cervical Cancer Vaccinations begin

January 2007

31/01/07 Innovators share in $18m trials
30/01/07 Smart Queensland Academies launched
29/01/07 Qld students head to NASA
29/01/07 Innovation Grants opened
25/01/07 Queenslander is Young Australian of Year
18/01/07 Smart licenses in design
18/01/07 Queensland's high tech manufacturing boom
17/01/07 Green car trials in Queensland
11/01/07 Queensland Games Development
11/01/07 Queensland unemployment record low
01/01/07 Smart emergency care

December 2006

26/12/06 Computer skills on rise
24/12/06 Smart State Fashion
21/12/06 Renewal for Qld State Schools
20/12/06 Health company secures Malaysian deal
19/12/06 Climate Change Detectives
15/12/06 International water centre attracts students
12/12/06 Final results for school leavers
12/12/06 Driving careers initiatives in schools
07/12/06 Queensland's pilotless planes
04/12/06 E10 rolled out in QLD
02/12/06 Landmark cultural buildings opened
01/12/06 Next generation broadband with project 'Vista'
01/12/06 New gallery puts Brisbane on top
01/12/06 National export awards highlight Queensland

November 2006

29/11/2006 Researchers tackle PNG sweet potato
26/11/2006 'Heart' for Kelvin Grove Urban Village
24/11/2006 Australia's largest medical research hub starts
22/11/2006 World award winners named
10/11/2006 Qld's scramjet technology in demand
09/11/2006 New tropical science hub for Cairns
08/11/2006 UQ nanotechnologist is tops
03/11/2006 Trade mission to build our global reach
01/11/2006 Queensland-Smithsonian Fellowship winners
01/11/2006 World-first clean coal program

October 2006

31/10/06 Students' Buy Smart Awards
31/10/06 Smart State cements its R&D priorities
27/10/06 Qld's economic performance envied
27/10/06 Qld's flagship incubator Australia's best
24/10/06 Queensland is Australia's Smart State
23/10/06 Premier launches new research hub
22/10/06 Next generation broadband proposed
19/10/06 $1 million for smart innovations
16/10/06 Commercialisation help for Victoria
15/10/06 Smart State icons for Monopoly
12/10/06 Queensland's best exporters for 2006
09/10/06 Export strategy released

September 2006

29/09/06 Engineering scholarships on offer
27/09/06 Reaping the benefits of R&D
26/09/06 Townsville becomes a solar city
25/09/06 Mega-magnet aids drug design
22/09/06 Smart businesses vie for awards
21/09/06 Qld's smart women in the spotlight
20/09/06 Philanthropist's gift boosts UQ research (non-Queensland Government link)
20/09/06 Smart State becomes Australia's brains trust (non-Queensland Government link)

August 2006

24/08/06 Queensland companies in defence contract
21/08/06 USQ Springfield Campus opens
08/08/06 Smart mine safety goes global
07/08/06 The Smart place to live, work and play
06/08/06 Genetics research collaboration urged

July 2006

30/07/06 Russian language scholarship a first
28/07/06 Focusing on multiculturalism
20/07/06 Smart companies reap rewards
19/07/06 New hotline for small business
19/07/06 Smart fuel ignites Russian interest
13/07/06 Queensland's unemployment rate down to 4.7%
11/07/06 2005/06 actual Budget Surplus more than $150m over June Budget projection
07/07/06 More Queenslanders turn to Vocational Education and Training
06/07/06 Queensland Microtechnology Facility opens
03/07/06 Franchising Expo launched
03/07/06 Agreements signed with Italy's Piemonte Region

June 2006

30/06/06 Assisting Small-Medium ICT companies
29/06/06 Australia's advanced cancer scanner
29/06/06 International Education and Training
22/06/06 Funding for Regional Events
21/06/06 Stopping the brain drain
21/06/06 IBM opens new Gold Coast Centre
19/06/06 Queensland's expertise in mining, manufacturing, education and training on show in China
16/06/06 $9 million funding for state-of-the-art tropical research centre
07/06/06 Government invests $979m in jobs & training
06/06/06 Queensland's economy outperforms the nation
06/06/06 Record capital works program for Queensland
01/06/06 Focus on ICT Solutions for Smart State Industries
01/06/06 Premier Launches Blueprint for the Bush

May 2006

29/05/06 Smart State at Top of Goods Export Class
19/05/06 Scientists to innovate in Australia and not overseas
18/05/06 Queensland Climatologist to represent Australia at UN
18/05/06 Smart State now has Smart Europe HQ to help exports
11/05/06 Smart State Senior Fellowships to address future challenges
09/05/06 Beatte announces 2006 Smart State Ambassadors and Alumni
09/05/06 Quensland salutes 'Skills Olympics' medal winners

April 2006

27/04/06 Million dollar boost to Queensland-German research alliance
26/04/06 Sunnybank software developer to commercialise Government IP
26/04/06 Cummins to present cheque to Bundaberg technology company
20/04/06 Smart State companies to exhibit their innovation abroad
20/04/06 High-tech manufacturer plans Smart State fibre compositestake-off
19/04/06 Searching for best and brightest for new Academies
05/04/06 US State governments recognise Brisbane companys high tech innovation
04/04/06 Creative Industries Academy for Kelvin Grove
03/04/06 CHALCO MoU opens door to further investment in Queensland

March 2006

30/03/06 MoU with Japanese aims for clean-coal technology
28/03/06 Bligh opens Panbio's "World-Leader" Smart State Facility
28/03/06 Cummins announces $70,000 funding for ICT Industry group
28/03/06 Science awards offer opportunities for teachers
22/03/06 SE Qld water supply strategy a model for other capitals
20/03/06 Beattie unveils $190M ports expansions
20/03/06 Qld businesses excel at sustainability
19/03/06 ICT a focus for Mackay and Whitsunday Region
14/03/06 Australia's first Indigenous Education leadership Institute opened
11/03/06 Science innovation on the agenda for teachers
10/03/06 Beattie Government helps tackle national doctor shortage
08/03/06 Billion dollar investment in Queensland skills blueprint
07/03/06 Smarter choices on the menu for schools
02/03/06 Queensland mining industry enters "Era of Exploration"
01/03/06 13 HEALTH hotline service open for your calls

February 2006

28/02/06 Business enterprise support for school based apprenticeships/traineeships
28/02/06 Sustainable challenge for Far North Queensland developers
27/02/06 Beattie Government backs ICT forum
24/02/06 World-first for Ergon energy on Warwick lined
22/02/06 Queensland Uni students complete ICT research scholarships
19/02/06 A sweeter future for the Wide Bay Burnett's sugar industry: Bligh
16/02/06 $340,000 funding to support innovative PhD research: Bligh
16/02/06 Queensland's stellar trade performance just gets better and better: Bligh
14/02/06 Exciting growth phase for Queensland Eductaion
14/02/06 Queensland well positioned to lead GNSS industry in Australia
09/02/06 Funding for groundbreaking technology to save industry and the environment
07/02/06 Development agreement go ahead for Townsville Ocean Terminal
03/02/06 Beattie government to spend $40 million on hospital equiptment
03/02/06 Queensland's stellar trade performance just gets better and better: Bligh
03/02/06 Bligh encourages Central Western Qld regions to get behind broadband study
01/02/06 Ideas Festival Has an Aim to Help Improve Life
01/02/06 $30 million technology boost for state schools

January 2006

27/01/06 Queensland company wins key contract in Middle East
25/01/06 Partnerships Initiative Delivers in Lockhart River
23/01/06 Sorghum Industry going from strength to strength
19/01/06 Major initiatives introduced for 2006 school year
19/01/06 Smart State support to make innovative ideas a commercial reality: Bligh
16/01/06 Producers praise Queensland filming experience
16/01/06 Queensland Government welcomes AGL'S buy-into PNG Gas Project
11/01/06 ARUP Project Management and Burns Bridge Transactions to assist with implementing the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan
11/01/06 Leading biotech practitioner to drive Queensland scale-up facility
04/01/06 Asian tourism focus on growth markets
03/01/06 Business as usual as $400,000 in grants awarded: Bligh

December 2005

31/12/05 Overseas Migration to Queensland increases
26/12/05 New cadetships to boost skills in Energy industry
16/12/05 More Smart State engineering scholarships available
16/12/05 New awards to recongise sustainable businesses
15/12/05 Aviation Australia Soaring at Home and Abroad
14/12/05 Natural resources management training for FNQ indigenous youth
11/12/05 Unclaimed lotto interest boosts State's cancer research: Bligh
09/12/05 $50 Million Mining Skills For Growth Package Launched
07/12/05 $800 Million a Year to Flow from Paradise Dam
02/12/05 Queensland Government scientist honoured
02/12/05 Beattie Government brings benchmarking tool to small business
01/12/05 Queensland's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Industry off the ground: Bligh

November 2005

28/11/05 Clean Energy Milestone Reached Ahead of Schedule
23/11/05 Academy to help students win jobs in booming resources sector
23/11/05 Queensland attracts giant gold producer: Bligh
17/11/05 Bligh encourages Queensland companies to look at Russia
10/11/05 Premier Previews 2006 Ideas Festival Program
10/11/05 Construction Begins On State's First PPP At Southbank
08/11/05 Queensland first to join national Synchrotron
07/11/05 Smart State kickstart for $25m Games Fund
03/11/05 Queensland invention helps save the planet
02/11/05 Cancer nutritionist presented with research fellowship

October 2005

31/10/05 $3.5m boost for Qld Manufacturing
28/10/05 Government Training and Career Information Service Expanded
25/10/05 Queensland Budget Bottom Line Remains Strong
21/10/05 Sunshine Coast exporters take on the world: Regional Export Awards announced tonight
21/10/05 Bligh welcomes Boral's $106M job-creating investment
19/10/05 Minister Details Queensland Plans to Power Economic Growth
18/10/05 New Government funding to make Queensland Innovation Capital: Bligh
16/10/05 Small Business is Big Business in the Mount Isa Region
12/10/05 Latest Sugar Industry Innovation Grants Announced
07/10/05 Partnering the Key to Business Success
06/10/05 New Aviation Engineering Centre Opened at Cairns Airport
04/10/05 Queensland leading the country on disease detection
04/10/05 Massive Expansion Ahead for Central Queensland

September 2005

30/09/05 Global industry putting safety first
28/09/05 Biotech Incubator calls for new companies
27/09/05 Plan looks to future of TNQ tourism
27/09/05 Sick Children tuning in to better health with video link
20/09/05 Smart State action plan to tackle childhood obesity
16/09/05 Training Train Hits Top Gear with 1000 Enrolments
15/09/05 $7 million helps industry move to recycled water use
13/09/05 Townsville Ocean Terminal gets go-ahead: Bligh
11/09/05 Smart State Branches Out In Hong Kong Disneyland
09/09/05 Qld's stellar trade performance continues: Bligh
07/09/05 Smart State Research Institute to triple in size
07/09/05 Queensland's coal industry in the spotlight in Japan
06/09/05 Local firms do well in $1.1 billion Kogan Creek project
02/09/05 Queensland Multicultural Festival Program Launched
01/09/05 Pioneering Indigenous Partnerships Initiative

August 2005

31/08/05 Smart food for a smart State
31/08/05 State Government helps ICT graduates into industry
26/08/05 Website drives tourists to Queensland
23/08/05 Government push lifts Queensland's exports
22/08/05 Minister acclaims the State's world-leading women
19/08/05 Inventors urged to apply for Smart State grants
15/08/05 Ethanol-fuelled vintage car unveiled at EKKA
15/08/05 Boost for medical research as grants applications announced
11/08/05 Queensland innovators funded to develop world-leading sustainable energy technologies
10/08/05 EPA team wins prestigious Eureka Award
04/08/05 Global leader in ICT training opens centre in Smart State
03/08/05 Pioneering drug company wins 2005 Premier's Smart Awards
01/08/05 Queensland's first 'Smart State Academy' for Toowong

July 2005

27/07/05 New research "hub" will boost Queensland mining innovation
26/07/05 Two super Ministries will drive new Government structure
25/07/05 Software to make workplaces safer across the globe
21/07/05 Smart State aviation company's HQ opened by Premier
19/07/05 International award for DPI&F researcher's Smart State science
15/07/05 Beattie offers up to $200 000 for Smart State doctorates
14/07/05 International software firm expands in Brisbane
14/07/05 Science on Saturday starts on the Sunshine Coast
13/07/05 Premier holds trade talks with Moscow Mayor in Sydney
12/07/05 Smart State set to double its helicopter industry
12/07/05 Biotech manufacturer hooks up with US giant
08/07/05 Smart State expertise harnessed to help China land reform
07/07/05 Smart watering in Brisbane's west
07/07/05 Queensland product tackles world wide health problem
06/07/05 The smart way to travel
05/07/05 Smart State company could hold cure for diabetic ulcers

June 2005

30/06/05 Joint statement - South East Queensland master plan is built on Queenslanders' vision
29/06/05 Bigger, better business with broadband
28/06/05 Smart State Planes For Royal Flying Doctor Service
24/06/05 Smart State company wins major order in Italy
22/06/05 Smart State device detects early lymphoedema
22/06/05 Queensland and Washington State scientists join forces
21/06/05 $5M for Smart State tropical science precinct at Townsville
21/06/05 Clinical trials network to create Smart State jobs
21/06/05 "Supermarket" will offer scientists ingredients for new drugs
21/06/05 Queensland Government $1.5M to aid research on Great Barrier Reef
21/06/05 Millhouse IAG puts Smart State on global biotech banking map
21/06/05 Queensland to be nuclear magnetic resonance research centre
21/06/05 Five Smart State clinical researchers win fellowships
20/06/05 Queensland's tech-lovers satisfy curiosity
20/06/05 Three scientists win $150,000 each for Smart State projects
20/06/05 IMB and Ovita working for parasite-free sheep
20/06/05 Smart State program will groom researchers for big business
20/06/05 Premier briefed by global pharmaceutical company
20/06/05 $1.4M to help Wesley Research Institute investigate cancer
20/06/05 Smart State companies to be promoted in the USA
19/06/05 Stem cell convention a breakthrough for Smart State
19/06/05 Smart State Council to chart a course into the future
19/06/05 Smart State plans for 16,000 biotech jobs by 2025
19/06/05 Queensland to be a world centre for R&D of unmanned aircraft
19/06/05 Premier thanks SAP for Smart State PhD sponsorships
19/06/05 Premier signs biotech agreement with South Carolina
18/06/05 $60M Centre for Clinical Research will be Australian leader
17/06/05 Smart State wins majority of helicopter contract
17/06/05 Queensland and Smithsonian extend unique agreement
16/06/05 Global giant joins Smart State quest for clean coal power
15/06/05 Smithsonian to help make Jurassic tree more than an exhibit
09/06/05 Smart State skills debate will prime workforce of future
08/06/05 Smart State a trade sensation
06/06/05 Premier honours outstanding Queenslanders
03/06/05 All governments take up Queensland's skills solution
02/06/05 Lecture full house confirms Smart State's love of ideas
01/06/05 World first for Gold Coast software company

May 2005

31/05/05 Premier honours our 'Queensland Greats'
26/05/05 Search begins for smart Queensland women
26/05/05 Computer and technology program exceeds commitment
23/05/05 Workers in hospitality given management opportunity
23/05/05 Premier's website profiles Queensland
20/05/05 Schools take out top education excellence awards
19/05/05 Want your Sunshine Coast business to grow? The State Government can help
13/05/05 All aboard the QUT Smart Train - all aboard the Smart State read
11/05/05 Queensland MPs to get smart on water
11/05/05 Premier Beattie launches Biobus exhibition
10/05/05 Premier announces 2005 Queensland - Smithsonian Fellowships
02/05/05 Global giant invests $135 million in Queensland
02/05/05 North Queensland company expanding overseas

April 2005

29/04/05 $290M Curragh North mine project a Smart State 'special': Beattie
28/04/05 Nominations open for Queensland's prestigious awards
28/04/05 Queenslanders bring home national awards
26/04/05 63 new schools @ $1.79 billion for smart future in South East Qld
26/04/05 Government funding helps 300 building workers get qualified
22/04/05 Consumers become frontline in scam war
22/04/05 Brisbane innovators lead the way to manage radiation emissions
18/04/05 $52M extra to water the flourishing Smart State
18/04/05 Dual centres will advance health, food & the environment
18/04/05 Queensland research gets healthier, by the numbers
18/04/05 $473m+ to keep Smart Queensland's innovation quality soaring
18/04/05 What's in Smart Queensland?
17/04/05 $127m extra will reinforce Smart State education
17/04/05 New academies mean bright future for young Queenslanders
17/04/05 Premier to Queenslanders: "Innovate or stagnate"
17/04/05 Smarter standards for more consistency in Queensland schools
17/04/05 Smart Classrooms put teachers, students and parents in fastlane of information superhighway
16/04/05 $20m to dig up investment in Smart State mining
15/04/05 Beattie doubles this year's fund for Smart State research flagship
14/04/05 Biotechs To Ride New $1.4m Investment "Pipeline"
11/04/05 New Drive Into Asian Markets Will Bear Fruit For Queensland
11/04/05 Smart State Pumps Up E10 At The Bowser
04/04/05 ICT companies receive quality assistance

March 2005

31/03/05 Agreement Lifts Queensland's "Clean & Green" Farm Image
30/03/05 Smart State Serves Up Seafood "Brain Food" Bounty
28/03/05 Queensland a wellspring of smart water ideas
27/03/05 Smart $1M to stop cane toad's toxic hop
23/03/05 Premier Takes Cabinet To UQ For Smart State Strategy Launch
22/03/05 Dynamic Future For Queensland's Primary Industries: Beattie
17/03/05 Premier Launches Innovative Employment And Training Service
07/03/05 Beattie Commits $7m Towards Smart Drugs Of Tomorrow

February 2005

28/02/05 Women building a bridge to non-traditional learning
28/02/05 Smart State sets new record for apprentices & trainees
25/02/05 New FarmBis program on track to train farmers
24/02/05 Smart State hosts American expert on the creative economy
24/02/05 McGrady appoints business development officers to bush postings
23/02/05 Kelvin Grove urban village taking shape
18/02/05 High tech lab to research e-security and counter-terrorism
18/02/05 Smart new technology keeps clean, safe image for Queensland's primary producers
17/02/05 Badu island to become prawn mecca
16/02/05 Premier launches Smart Awards for 2005
16/02/05 Twenty teaching scholarships awarded for 2005
15/02/05 Queensland's climate research showcased at world meeting in Brisbane
14/02/05 Upon Boggo Rd redevelopment
10/02/05 McGrady says Toowoomba fibre composite powerhouse

January 2005

28/01/05 Queensland economy still motoring
24/01/05 State schools to welcome extra teachers in 2005
23/01/05 Queensland Government to hold Ideas Festival
18/01/05 Smart State Protects Creativity
13/01/05 Smart Companies to Expand their Horizons
13/01/05 Smart State room boom makes Queensland #1


Last reviewed 18 August 2008

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