Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, has been successful in arranging an additional consultation session for the people of Pine Rivers regarding the proposed timetable changes to the Caboolture rail service. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, said that one of Queensland’s most loved athletes, Susie O’Neill will be finding her 30, and probably signing a few autographs as well, at the Bligh Government’s Find Your 30 Family Fun Day on Sunday 5 December. » more

Two Pine Rivers schools are among 103 non-state schools throughout Queensland to share in more than $102 million State Government capital assistance funding to improve and expand facilities, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers said today. » more

Works worth more than $1 million to boost safety for motorcyclists on Mount Mee Road have begun, Minister for Main Roads Craig Wallace and State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP said today. » more

In rising to participate in the debate on the Water and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010, I note that this bill deals with the further implementation of the South-East Queensland water reform program by providing additional consumer protection provisions. Consumers will be able to access information on price rises and charges and reasons for increases, as well as having access to dispute resolution processes through the proposed Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland. Importantly, the existing energy ombudsman’s role will be expanded to include water and wastewater disputes to residential and small business customers in South-East Queensland. I feel this is an important new provision and will ensure that consumers have an office that can investigate their concerns, and can then either negotiate with the distributor-retailer, conciliate or make a final order if that is required. There will be further accountability mechanisms built into this new role, including a requirement for the distributor-retailers to report to the Queensland Water Commission on complaints. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, said that entries for the Healthy Queensland Awards close in just four weeks and Pine Rivers schools, workplaces and community groups are urged to throw their hat in the ring for a share of the $1.6 million prize pool. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is inviting residents to come along to the RSPCA’s Portable Animal Welfare unit at the Everton and Pine Rivers Community Cabinet. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, said that a recent energy survey has found up to 46% of south-east Queenslander’s electricity use in Summer could be attributed to air-conditioning and refrigeration. » more

Carolyn Male MP with Director of Catholic Education David Hutton, Principal Peter Pashen and Father Sean Lynskey

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, joined staff and students from Holy Spirit School at Bray Park in the opening and blessing of their school’s seven new classrooms and walkway.

Carolyn Male MP said the project’s opening was a milestone in the development of Holy Spirit School.

“Holy Spirit has come a long way since it opened in 1977 with only three Year 1 and Year 2 classes,” Carolyn Male MP said.

“Thirty-three years later and with many young families moving into the area, 570 children from Prep to Year 7 now attend Holy Spirit.” » more

Protection is the name of the game and Get Out There! is the website that can provide school leavers and young people with advice on how to avoid being taken for an expensive ride, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers said. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is pleased to announce that Pine Rivers Community Assisted Transport Service (CATS) has received $76,721 extra funding Home and Community Care (HACC) services. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is urging local residents to help give children in care a bright Christmas by donating a gift to this year’s Child Safety Christmas Tree Appeal. » more

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is encouraging the Pine Rivers sporting community to get involved in the Bligh Government’s two free Sports Strapping workshops being held on 17 and 18 November. » more