Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is urging women to book in a for a breast screen at a BreastScreen Queensland service this month. » more

Internet safety is everyone’s responsibility

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, has warned Pine Rivers residents about the need to be aware of the risks involved with online activity. » more

Bligh Government putting training first

The Bligh Government has announced $2 million in funding for 200 Green Traineeships around Queensland, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers said. » more

Sports funding up for grabs for Pine Rivers

Minister for Sport Phil Reeves, President of Pine Rivers Swans AFC and Carolyn Male MP

Minister for Sport Phil Reeves, President of Pine Rivers Swans AFC and Carolyn Male MP

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is encouraging Pine Rivers organisations and sport and recreation clubs to put in an application for the latest round of the Bligh Government’s Sport and Recreation Active Inclusion program.

Carolyn Male MP said $3.5 million is being made available to help locals of all abilities and backgrounds access sport and recreation.

“Active Inclusion funds activities which encourage greater participation, education and training, and volunteer development and recruitment,” Carolyn Male MP said.

“Under this program, organisations can apply for funding under two categories - Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, and Community and Club Support Projects.”

“Under the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity category, not-for-profit community organisations, sport and recreation clubs, schools and councils can apply for funding of up to $40,000 for healthy eating projects.” » more

Top tips for Northern Brisbane businesses

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, would like to encourage local business owners to attend a Financial management: back to basics workshop. » more

Government funding gives parents greater flexibility to access kindy

More Pine Rivers children will get a flying start to their education thanks to the latest round of Queensland and Australian Government funding to help long day care services deliver kindergarten programs, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, said today. » more

New Queensland Cycling Strategy Launched

The Bligh Government has launched a new Queensland Cycle Strategy 2011-2012, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, said today. » more

Have your say on holiday proposals

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is urging residents to have their say on several holiday proposals contained in a Queensland Government discussion paper. » more

Pine Rivers remembers our fallen Police

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, has asked local residents to join together at a special joint memorial service between Redcliffe and Caboolture branches at Risen Christ Anglican Church, 43 Park Road Deception Bay on September 29 at 2pm to pay tribute to those Queensland Police Officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. » more

Pine Rivers residents urged to maintain counterfeit vigilance

Shoppers and retailers have been urged to remain vigilant after cases of fake $20 and $50 notes were reported in the media, Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers said. » more

Pine Rivers community groups to receive funding

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, today announced Community groups in Pine Rivers are set to receive more than $65 000 thanks to the Bligh Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund. » more

Crime Stoppers continuing service in Pine Rivers community

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, has encouraged residents to continue using Crime Stoppers as an effective way to combat crime in the region. » more

AJ Wyllie Bridge

I rise this afternoon to put on record the work that is being done on the replacement of the northbound AJ Wyllie Bridge. At this stage, the Department of Main Roads has been fast-tracking the project and is on track to have the bridge replaced within 18 months instead of the usual 22 months. Currently, the department is progressing different stages of the reconstruction at the same time to accelerate the process. » more

Spring weather wake up call for snakes

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, has reminded residents to be on the alert for snakes as the arrival of warmer weather makes the reptiles more active. » more

433 drink drivers caught in Pine Rivers

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, today released Queensland Police figures showing 433 of drivers tested positive for drink driving in Pine Rivers last financial year. » more

Carolyn Male MP calls for local community leaders to help change the face of public health

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers has called on residents to be part of a health care revolution in our local community. » more

Fake money alert

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, said recent media coverage of cases involving counterfeit $10 notes had prompted them to urge local residents to remain vigilant. » more

Pine Rivers residents urged to prepare now for storm season

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, has encouraged local residents to prepare now for this year’s storm season. » more