STATE MEMBER FOR STAFFORD
STATE MEMBER FOR STAFFORD
9 September, 2019 – The Palaszczuk Government has given the green light for the proposal to raise Burdekin Falls Dam wall to progress to the next stage. Sunwater, the government-owned corporation that owns and operates the dam, will now begin…
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6 September, 2019 – The Northern Transitway will improve bus services for North side commuters and reduce traffic congestion, with a proposed corridor running 2.3km along Gympie Rd between Sadlier St, Kedron and Hamilton Rd, Chermside. The Department of Transport…
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5 September, 2019 – The footbridge, stairs and lift to the platform at Newmarket Station will be unavailable from 7am to 7pm this Sunday 8th September while Queensland Rail carry out footbridge flooring works. All station access will be via…
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3 September, 2019 – Roadworks notice – Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out minor road works in multiple locations along Gympie Road this month, including between Monserrat Street and Murphy Road, Chermside. Work locations: Gympie…
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2 September, 2019 – The Queensland Government is seeking your views on proposed changes to the Child Protection Act 1999. Following some priority amendments made in 2017, further changes to the legislation are now being considered. A discussion paper Rethinking…
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2 September, 2019 – Do you have the left pictured older style of safety sign installed around your swimming pool? If you do, please replace it with a new updated CPR sign when you can. The old signs are acceptable…
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31 August, 2019 – Having a will is important for anyone over 18 – dying without one places an extra burden on your loved ones. This Queensland Wills Week, take some time to check your will is valid, safely stored…
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29 August, 2019 – Earlier this year Parliament passed the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 which did a number of things, but most importantly it strengthened the laws to protect buyers who are stuck…
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26 August, 2019 – The Palaszczuk Government is building a strong future for QueensIand – and that means jobs, jobs, jobs. Already, more than 200,000 new jobs have been created since 2015, with 6,100 jobs created in July – and…
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26 August, 2019 – This Queensland Road Safety Week (26-30 August), put road safety first when getting behind the wheel. Take some time this week to refresh your road rules knowledge and avoid the fatal five risky driving behaviours: 1….
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24 August, 2019 – Buses will replace trains during late evenings – between Bowen Hills and Albion to Park Road and Milton – from Mon–Wed, 26-28 August, from approximately 10.15pm until the last train. Queensland Rail will be carrying out…
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22 August, 2019 – A gentle reminder to all our great local sporting and community groups that applications are now being accepted for Round 102 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Local Stafford organisations like Brothers Junior Rugby League Club…
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20 August, 2019 – There are up to 700 new jobs to be filled this financial year at Queensland Corrective Services. QCS is looking for applicants with a wide range of life skills and backgrounds – the most important attribute…
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19 August, 2019 – Community-based not-for-profit organisations – applications are now open for the next round of funding for Skilling Queenslanders for Work. Since 2015, this program has assisted more than 24,000 Queenslanders to get a job. Skilling Queenslanders for…
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19 August, 2019 – I recently joined Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Member for Cook Cynthia Lui and RATCH-Australia to officially open Mt Emerald Wind Farm – one of Queensland’s largest wind farms, located around 50 kilometres south west of Cairns. This…
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18 August, 2019 – Queensland Seniors Week, 17-25 August 2019, provides great opportunities to connect with people of all ages. Here is a list of activities in our local area for you to enjoy: Tai Chi Tuesday 20 August, 8.30-9.30am…
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15 August, 2019 – Local sports clubs and active recreation groups, schools, and anyone interested in getting more active – Activate! Queensland is a 10-year $1.3 billion strategy, designed with your input, to get more Queenslanders moving, more often. Find…
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14 August, 2019 – Buying local food and beverages means more jobs for Queenslanders, and more support for our local businesses, especially in the regions. The Palaszczuk Labor Government is making it easier to find local suppliers through our Buy…
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13 August, 2019 – People are now being snared by increasingly sophisticated scams – often using professional-looking emails and websites, and very convincing phone calls and texts. Many Australians believe that they could spot a scam, and would know what…
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12 August, 2019 – It’s National Science Week – celebrating science and technology with more than 1,000 events happening around Australia – in schools, universities, research labs, libraries, museums, and science centres. The Brisbane Science Festival will be on at…
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