Preparing this year’s state budget has presented both challenges and opportunities for the state government. I believe the Treasurer and Premier have carefully worked their way through and presented a solid budget that is sensible for the difficult economic times we find ourselves in as a result of the global financial crisis. » more
Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is happy to announce that many community groups and organisations have received funding from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grants. » more
Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, would like to make people aware that the Draft Queensland Fisheries Strategy 2009-2014 is open for comment. » more
It has been my great pleasure to open two new facilities in the Pine Rivers area over the past couple of weeks. In mid May, I addressed special guests and senior students at Genesis Christian College at the opening of stage 13 of their campus. In the relatively short span of 18 years, the college has grown to a student body of over 1,000 from prep to year 12 as well as 75 children in the Little Genesis child-care centre. The college captains, Christopher du Plessis and Tara Kingi, spoke to the gathering and conducted the prayers and bible readings. The national anthem was sung by Rebecca Small. » more
The State Budget 2009-10 has delivered millions of dollars in funding to construct and extend major infrastructure projects in the Pine Rivers area. » more
Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, would like to make residents aware that the Department of Transport and Main Roads is undertaking resurfacing works on Gympie Road between South Pine River and Samsonvale Road at Strathpine, and Dianne Street and Wylie Park at Lawnton. » more
Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, would like to make people aware that a total 74,400 additional hectares of south-east Queensland forest has been converted to national park or conservation park. » more
Neil, Mary-Anne O'Neill MP, Theresa and Carolyn Male MP
Staff and students at Pine Rivers Special School celebrated the official opening by, Carolyn Male MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Education and State Member for Pine Rivers, of new $1.99 million facilities at the school.
Carolyn Male MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Education, said the four classrooms, therapy area, staff planning area, withdrawal areas, toilets for students and staff, laundry, storage rooms and covered outdoor learning area had been a welcome addition for the 2009 school year.
“It’s always good to celebrate the opening of a new facility and to know what a difference it makes for staff and students,” Carolyn Male said.
“The new block and amenities have been built in a funding arrangement between the State and Commonwealth Governments, with just over $1 million coming from the State Government and $900 000 from the Federal Government.” » more
Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, QR Passenger and the Queensland Police Service are urging the community to consider their safety through a series of free passenger breakfasts. » more
State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, has asked people to be generous to Little Poss - the friend to all children with epilepsy. » more
Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, would like to encourage the Pine Rivers Electorate to join her in the challenge of saying no to alcohol for ten days in the Healthy High 09 challenge. » more
