Forde urged to boost online security

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen is encouraging everyone in Forde to take steps to protect their own online safety as part of Stay Smart Online Week. Stay Smart Online Week, which runs from 9-13 October, is a national awareness raising initiative encouraging Australians to be more proactive about their cyber security. Mr van…

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Chardon Bridge reopen

The delays are over for motorists travelling between Cedar Creek and Wolffdene following the reopening of the Chardon Bridge. A $3.2 million replacement of the former timber bridge began in mid-April to ensure the ongoing safety of motorists and other bridge users. The rebuild was completed as a joint project between Logan and Gold Coast…

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BOXER Roadshow stops at Beenleigh RSL

Queensland’s ongoing bid for the major defence contract that could create hundreds of jobs for the state came to Forde today, when Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s BOXER CRV rolled into town. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen welcomed representatives from  Rheinmetall to the Beenleigh RSL, where several local businesses were briefed on the company’s bid…

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Listening to locals to tackle drugs in Logan

Tackling drug abuse and welfare dependency was high on the agenda when local community service agencies met with Minister for Human Services Alan Tudge today when he visited Forde. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen invited Minister Tudge to discuss the rollout of the Government’s drug testing trial in Logan, as well as further…

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The centenary of the Battle of Polygon Wood

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen is urging the local community to stop and think about Australia’s wartime sacrifices today on the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Polygon Wood. Mr van Manen said the Battle of Polygon Wood was part of a wider series of battles collectively known as the Flanders Offensive, which…

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Government Strengthens No Jab, No Pay requirements

The Turnbull Government is taking action to encourage even more parents to meet immunisation requirements for their children. Under legislation being introduced today, parents’ fortnightly Family Tax Benefit Part A payments will be reduced by about $28 per fortnight for each child who does not meet the immunisation requirements. From 1 July 2018, this will…

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Veterans’ Employment Awards Open

The Australian Government continues to honour its promise to ensure that all Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel are ready for the opportunities of post-service life. Helping our former Defence personnel find meaningful post-service careers is one of the best ways we can honour their service and sacrifice. The Government has launched the inaugural Veterans’ Employment…

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