Parents and students using the drop-off and set-down facility at Genesis Christian College in Bray Park will notice improved traffic flow and a safer environment thanks to the implementation of the Look Out program. » more

I rise tonight to mark the passing of a stalwart of the Dayboro community, Mr William Rowe, who was born on 16 June 1926 and passed away on 5 May 2010. His funeral was attended by hundreds of people in the community who wanted to pay their last respects to a man who was heavily involved in his community and the dairy industry and was a well-loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. » more

I rise this morning to inform the House of vital community infrastructure being delivered by the Bligh government. Recently, I represented the Minister for Community Services, Karen Struthers, to officially open the new Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. The official plans to build this centre date back to August 2006 when then Treasurer Anna Bligh visited Maleny and announced an election commitment to fund this new centre. The Bligh government delivered on its promise with $2 million. » more

Fiona McNamara, Carolyn and Principal Glynnis Gartside inspecting the BER project

Fiona McNamara, Federal Labor Candidate for Dickson, and Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, recently joined Dayboro State School Principal, Glynnis Gartside, in an inspection of the new Australian Government’s Building the Education Revolution Buildings.

Fiona McNamara was pleased to see that the new $2.4 million Resource Centre and Multipurpose Hall are completed and have become a welcome addition to the school.

“The Federal Government is committed to ensuring that our children have the best educational facilities possible and I think that these buildings will help the Government to reach this goal.” » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, recently asked a question of Police Minister, the Hon Neil Roberts, how the Queensland Police Service are assisting concerned parents and children of Pine Rivers. » more

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, has urged local residents to have their say about the Bligh Government’s draft new laws that are designed to help neighbours resolve disputes over trees and fences. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, today encouraged local residents to register to join the Bligh Government’s Ready Readers program. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is encouraging Pine Rivers residents to take time to have a free blood pressure check during this year’s Know your numbers campaign (17 to 23 May). » more

Mary-Anne O'Neill MP, Member for Kallangur, Carolyn Male MP and Fiona McNamara looking over the plans for the new site

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, and Mary-Anne O’Neill MP, State Member for Kallangur are pleased to announce that the Pine Rivers Community will have access to bigger and better services after the Bligh Government recently secured land for the development of the new Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre.

Mary-Anne O’Neill MP said part of the $1.3 million block on Gympie Road in Lawnton would be used to build the Centre and allow it to continue to deliver services.

“It is a measure of its success that the Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre has outgrown its current home and needs to expand to a bigger and better location to continue meeting the needs of clients and the community,” Ms O’Neill MP said. » more

The age-old dream for weary workers across the country is to find a job where someone will pay you to do what you love - but unfortunately, few ever get to achieve it, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers said today. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is urging businesses in the Pine Rivers area who are leading the way in making their workplaces safer to submit entries for this year’s Work Safe Awards. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is encouraging local businesses to help the environment and also save money. » more