Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is encouraging the Pine Rivers electorate to leave the car keys at home and take part in the National Walk to Work Day on Friday 1 October. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers and Mary-Anne O’Neill MP, State Member for Kallangur, said that 60 new traffic web cams have been switched on to target the busy intersections and roads in south east Queensland. » more

The Bligh Government has allocated $100,000 to help train local government licensed pool safety inspectors this summer, State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, announced today. » more

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, today welcomed the allocation of new Child Safety staff to Pine Rivers. » more

I rise this evening to speak to and support the Land Valuation Bill 2010. This bill will repeal the Valuation of Land Act 1944 and introduce the Land Valuation Act 2010. It has been necessary to create the new act because of the extensive changes to the valuation system in Queensland. This government is reforming the statutory land valuation system so that these reforms are in place for the 2011 valuations. » more

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, has congratulated Crime Stoppers, and especially the Pine Rivers Area Committee, for 20 years of service to Queensland communities. » more

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, is encouraging local residents and businesses to use the new Office of Fair Trading hotline to report unlicensed motor dealers who are not operating in accordance with the law. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is asking Pine Rivers residents to support the Heart Foundation’s Doorknock Appeal from 4-17 September. » more

Next week is National Stroke Week (13-19 September 2010) and Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is reminding Pine Rivers residents about the importance of recognising the early signs of a stroke. » more

Children in care in Pine Rivers will be kicking goals and scoring runs just like their favourite sporting stars thanks to a sport kit provided by the Bligh Government, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers said today. » more

Community groups in Pine Rivers are set to receive more than $138 000 as a helping hand thanks to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, said today. » more

Murray Watt MP, Minister for Sport, Phil Reeves MP, Carolyn Male MP and Councillor Mike Charlton presenting funding to the South Pine Sports Association Representatives

Organisations in Pine Rivers will benefit from $156,000 over three years in Bligh Government funding to employ a local co-ordinator as part of the Local Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers said.

Carolyn Male MP said the $38 million jobs plan will contribute to employment costs of a Local Sport and Recreation coordinator who will help organisations with matters such as fundraising, promotional activities and sponsorships at the grassroots level.

“South Pine Sports Association has been successful in applying for jobs plan funding worth $156,000,” Carolyn Male MP said.

“The Association will use the grant to employ a local coordinator for seven sports to support Albany Creek Crushers Junior Rugby League Club Inc, Albany Creek Cricket Club Inc, St Andrews Ladies Hockey Club Inc, Albany Creek Excelsior Netball Club Inc, Albany Creek Gymnastics Club Inc, Aspley Australian Football and Sporting Club Limited and South Pine Sports Association Inc in Brendale.” » more

I rise this morning to inform the House of a great partnership between the Bligh Labor government and the Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club. Earlier this month I assisted the Minister for Sport, the Hon. Phil Reeves MP, to officially open the two new undercover bowls greens. This $3 million project, which included the refurbishment of the interior of the club, had a state government contribution of over $1.4 million through the Major Facilities Program. » more