Fix the M1 Taskforce launched

A joint taskforce made up of representatives from all levels of government, local business people and various community organisations has been formed in a collaborative effort to fix the M1 highway congestion.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Fix the M1 Taskforce was a bipartisan group, ready to work together…

Funding boost for local veterans

Beenleigh and District RSL Sub-branch in Forde has today received Federal Government funding to assist ex-service organisations (ESOs) to continue their important work with the local veteran community.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the funding was part of the Australian Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program, which…

NBN Rollout coming to Forde

Homes and businesses in Forde are a step closer to getting the National Broadband Network (NBN), with more than 8200 premises to benefit from the next build to commence on the network in the fourth quarter of 2016.   The NBN Co released a quarterly national rollout plan to December 2016, which includes part of…