Steve Irwin Day

Carolyn Male MP acknowledging Steve Irwin Day in Parliament

Carolyn Male MP acknowledging Steve Irwin Day in Parliament

I had the pleasure of the company of more than 350 people last Saturday night at the Steve Irwin Day Gala Charity Ball.It was an opportunity to once again honour the memory of one of the world’s true conservationists, a man of the earth and a great Australian.

It was also a chance for everyone to pledge themselves to Steve’s dream and Steve’s dream was to preserve places like the Wenlock.

One of the biggest cheers last Saturday night came when Australia’s leading crocodile expert Professor Craig Franklin called for everyone to fight for the Wild Rivers legislation.

And that is what we all must do. Today is Steve Irwin Day. A today to celebrate all of the magnificent attributes that Steve had.

He was a strong and caring man. Family oriented. Hardworking. Loyal. He was a friend to all animals and a tireless conservationist.

Steve was the original Wildlife Warrior - and I now ask everyone here to join the cause. Become a Wildlife Warrior - and save the Reserve and the Wenlock River. » more

Have your say on the future of education

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, has urged state school communities in the Pine Rivers region to have their say in improving education outcomes for local students. » more

Pine Rivers pool owners urged to slash pool running costs

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Have your say on Education

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Member implores holiday-makers: Drive safe

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Celebrate Queensland’s Dedicated Foster and Kinship Carers

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Bray Park State High to pilot Year 7 move

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Daily impact of diabetes in the spotlight at Parliament House

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Queensland diggers to become ‘honorary’ RSL members

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Three new first year Constables for Pine Rivers

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Pine Rivers workers receive extra day holiday in 2012

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Free online tutorials to give business a competitive edge

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New legislation for neighbourhood disputes is now in effect

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Help get Great Barrier Reef over the line!

Voting in the New 7 Wonders of Nature global competition closes next week and Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, is urging Queenslanders to get behind our greatest natural asset. » more

Pine Rivers locals urged to get tested on World Diabetes Day

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$113,642 boost for home and community care services in Pine Rivers

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Pine Rivers’ small businesses set to save thousands

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