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…
The Australian Government has committed $96.3 million to upgrading Exit 41 and Exit 49 on the M1 Pacific Motorway. This is a terrific project which will improve accessibility, connectivity and productivity, safety and travel times. However under the current plan, all residents around this exit will have to travel through the commercial industrial areas and…
I’m holding a 2021 Budget Roadshow this week. Come by and have a chat and learn what’s in it for you and our community. Tuesday 18 May (Budget Information Session*) 5.30 – 7.30pm – The Youth Space, Upper Coomera Centre, 90 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera Wednesday 19 May (Mobile Office) 9.15am – 10.15am Eagleby Shopping…
We are living through a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic and we have outperformed the world in our health and economic response. Our JobKeeper payment set the groundwork for the recovery.- supporting 7,400 businesses and 27,400 employees in Forde to help them through the crisis. This Budget ensures we secure the recovery through job creation and the guarantee of essential services. Our…