The City of Logan’s award-winning Flooded Road Smart Warning System has been expanded ahead of the cyclone season thanks to support from the Morrison Government. The Morrison Government helped fund the installation of 21 new signs on flood-prone roads across Logan under the Smart Cities and Suburbs Program. Federal Minister for Population, Cities and Urban…
Over 2,100 veterans in Forde will be eligible for discounts from businesses across Australia with a Veteran Card, as part of the new Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant. The Covenant is also supported by the Veteran Lapel Pin and Oath and will help identify veterans when they’re not wearing their uniform or medals. Federal Member for…
Get the Facts! As an elected member whose constituents will be directly affected by the passing of the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Drug Testing Trial) Bill 2019, it is important that residents understand the truth of what we are proposing and the mistruths perpetuated by others in my community are addressed. Our proposal trials a…
SIGN UP NOW TO RECEIVE UPDATES Forde residents are set to benefit from a major congestion-busting road upgrade between Eight Mile Plains and Daisy Hill. The $749 million project will widen an 8 kilometre section of the M1 Motorway from six to eight lanes with upgrades to public and active transport being delivered as part…
Logan residents have been given a sneak peek at the $749 million M1 upgrade from Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill. Ahead of community consultation next week, new concept footage has been unveiled for the jointly-funded eight kilometre project which will feature more lanes on the M1, a new busway to Springwood and bikeway to…
The Liberal National Government is supporting the development of an Australian-first waste to energy project in Queensland. The Logan City Council project will see a demonstration ‘gasifier’ built at the wastewater treatment plant in Loganholme, with the capacity to reduce the volume of sewage sludge – known as biosolids – produced by around 90 per…
The Liberal National Government will invest $32 million so breast cancer patients have life-saving scans covered under Medicare, saving patients up to $1,500 per scan. Health Minister Greg Hunt said two new Medicare items for MRI of the breast will be available from 1 November 2019, which will help with the more accurate diagnosis and treatment…
The Liberal National Government will invest $600,000 to assist Street Doctor, a Logan City medical service provider help further support the homeless, sufferers of domestic violence, the vulnerable and disadvantaged. Operating for over four years, Street Doctor delivers after hours, bulk billed and accessible care in a secure environment to those living rough on the…
The Liberal National Government will invest $600,000 through Pharmaceutical Rehabilitation Services in Beenleigh, to tackle drug and alcohol abuse. Pharmaceutical Rehabilitation Services run a targeted programme with a focus on drug and alcohol treatment, preventative primary and chronic disease management and mental health. Minister for Health, Greg Hunt said the funding would assist people battling…
The Morrison Government will help more young people with mental illness living on the Meadowbrook to enter the workforce with a package of increased support. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher MP and Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP have announced an additional $520,000 in funding to continue the Individual Placement…