Last month marked the practical completion of the Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade from Stoney Camp Road to Chambers Flat Road. This is a vital legacy project of the previous coalition government’s almost $40 billion infrastructure investment in Queensland over the past 10 years. As part of this $75 million upgrade, which was jointly funded by…
On Australia Day this year, 517 deserving Australians were awarded an Order of Australia. Only one was a current teacher – it’s time to change that. Teachers go above and beyond. They inspire and have a profound impact on our children. To nominate a teacher for Australian of the Year, you can visit gg.gov.au to…
Work is underway on new courts for the Twin Rivers Community Mallet Sports Club Inc. As patron of the Club, I joined President Maia McGhee, Cr Karen Murphy – Division 12 Logan, Melissa McMahon – MP for Macalister & the team as the first sod was turned on their expansion. Two new croquet courts are…
We woke last month to a couple of local businesses sadly being destroyed by fire. These two successful businesses, Struddys clothing factory and the neighbouring SJJ Creative, dance and acting studios, were burnt down in a fire, the cause of which is yet to be determined. So intense was the blaze that the building itself…
To follow in the theme of many of the contributions this morning, I too would like to reflect on the Australia Day activities across the electorate of Forde and across the City of Logan. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the winners of the City of Logan Australia Day awards. The Logan Citizen of the…
The Park Ridge community marked the 50th anniversary of the Park Ridge water tower, with the unveiling of a new Anzac mural, which now adorns the iconic structure along the Mount Lindesay Highway. The piece was entitled Reflection under the Southern Stars and depicts an Anzac soldier and nurse, who are both reflecting on their…
Australians head to the polls on May 21 to elect the next federal government. As your local member, I’ve been able to deliver so much for our local community, but there are many projects I’m still fighting for. bit.ly/fordecampaign
The Federal Government is delivering more than $9.5 million dollars to the Logan and Gold Coast councils to improve local roads, bike paths, community halls, playgrounds, parks and sport facilities. Read more here: https://bit.ly/LRCIProgram #DeliveringForYou
This Government is making roads safer through a $2.575 million investment in 2021-22 Black Spot funding for four roads across our community. This new funding will see total investment through the Black Spot Program in Queensland rise to $189.2 million, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to improving road safety. The Australian Government has committed $1.1 billion…
One in five Australian adults live with chronic pain – defined as pain that has been experienced for more than three months. The goal of this government is to ensure that people living with pain are recognised as a national and public health priority and that they and their carers are empowered to understand and…