A NEW nationwide analysis has revealed the Australian suburbs worst impacted by rising mortgage repayments under the Albanese Government – and Forde suburbs are at the forefront in the damning revelations. Undertaken by the Federal Parliamentary Library, the survey covers the 50 suburbs in each capital city that experienced the most drastic repayment increases between…
ENERGY underpins everything. When energy prices go up, so does everything else. More than 27,000 small businesses across the country have been forced to close their doors over the past two years, in part due to skyrocketing energy costs. It was these things and more that were discussed at this week’s Australian Energy Future Forum…
WE MIGHT not know when the Election is going to be, but it hasn’t prevented the Albanese Labor Government from stooping to negativity and deceit already. We’re seeing ‘Mediscare’ 2.0. The LNP is ‘coming for Medicare’ they claim. This despite… the Coalition having already announced significant investment in women’s health, mental health support and $400…
ONE of Forde’s most vital sporting and community facilities is overdue an upgrade. Hammel Park is central to the region’s sporting community. The multipurpose hub is located in Beenleigh and is home to baseball, junior rugby league and netball. With club membership numbers growing across all three sporting codes, the facilities need to reflect that…
OUR economy and our communities are built on small and family businesses having a go. Whether it is producing goods or providing services, our communities thrive when small business thrives. We must support them and the jobs and opportunities they provide. Under the Albanese Labor government, business conditions are declining. Electricity prices for small businesses…
EVERY Australian deserves to feel safe and be safe in their home and local community. Unfortunately, we’ve seen crime spread across many parts of Australia, including here in Forde. We’ve also seen disturbing instances of hate, antisemitism and extremism get out of control. The Labor Government has simply been weak and incompetent on crime and…
THE Stronger Communities Programme supports a commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia by funding projects in each of the 151 Federal electorates. The program provides grants for community projects to strengthen and benefit local communities and is part of the Government’s 2024-25 Budget initiatives. “Whether in Government or Opposition, I’ve been lucky…
AUSTRALIANS face soaring energy costs, record levels of hardship, small business insolvencies, and growing uncertainty under Labor’s renewables-only energy plan. The latest analysis from Frontier Economics reveals the Coalition’s balanced energy mix, including zero-emissions nuclear power, offers a cheaper, cleaner, and more consistent alternative, delivering massive savings for Australian families and businesses. The Coalition’s energy…
ON October 14, 2023, Australians were crystal clear when asked whether we should be divided by race. People voted down the Voice referendum. The referendum was not a rejection, but an affirmation of every Australian’s right to be heard, right to have a say – and of every Australian’s equal right to a voice. More…
WELL, that’s a wrap on Parliamentary sitting weeks in 2024. And what a week of chaos it was. The Government has failed to get any runs on the board this year, so what did they do, try cram as much in at the tail end as they can. The Australian public will look back on…