| Early Christmas gifts for Gold Coast community groups |
Dec 21 2005 |
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Christmas has come early for three Southport organisations who have received funds totalling $60,037 to help them continue their good work and services in the community, Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Funding boost for Guardian Angels infrastructure |
Dec 08 2005 |
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Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School is among 100 non-state schools sharing in more than $6.5 million in State Government funds for vital infrastructure.
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| Christmas comes early for Gold Coast charities courtesy of the BLF |
Dec 06 2005 |
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Christmas came early today for five Gold Coast charities, courtesy of the Builders Labourers Federation Union (BLF).
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| QBuild apprenticeship applications due |
Dec 05 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today urged Gold Coast young people and school leavers to apply for a trade apprenticeship with QBuild.
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| Gold Coast volunteers acknowledged |
Dec 05 2005 |
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International Volunteer's Day was observed on the Gold Coast today when local volunteers were honoured for their outstanding contribution to the community.
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| New Government funds for Southport State High School project |
Nov 28 2005 |
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The State Government today announced it would provide more than $143,000 towards upgraded facilities at Southport State High School.
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| Lawlor hands over funding boost for Southport Croquet Club |
Nov 28 2005 |
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State Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor presented the Southport Croquet Club with a cheque for $12,898 on Saturday from the Queensland Government's Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
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| Safer Roads Sooner for Southport |
Nov 25 2005 |
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The Beattie Government will deliver a number of projects in the Southport electorate over the next two years as part of the $84 million Safer Roads Sooner road safety initiative to fix black spots and reduce the state's road toll.
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| All systems go for Arundel Police Beat |
Nov 17 2005 |
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Arundel is one step closer to having its own Neighbourhood Police Beat, with the Beattie Government finalising settlement on a property last week.
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| $2.8 million housing boost for Gold Coast |
Nov 09 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today announced construction was underway on a $2.8 million public housing complex on the Gold Coast.
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| Trade apprenticeships up for grabs |
Nov 08 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today encouraged local school leavers to take up the opportunity to train with the state's construction and maintenance organisation, QBuild.
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| State Government site offers a wealth of info for small businesses |
Nov 03 2005 |
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According to the latest Sensis Business Index, confidence in Queensland's small and medium sized business enterprises is well above the national average.
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| Lawlor hails Gold Coast mini Budget health boost |
Oct 25 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today hailed Premier Peter Beattie's mini Budget health boost and its benefits for the Gold Coast.
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| Community groups get Government grants |
Oct 05 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today announced that five local organisations had received funds totalling $79,637 to help them enhance their good work and services in the local community.
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| Volunteering Gold Coast receives HACC funding boost |
Sep 26 2005 |
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Volunteering Gold Coast Inc has received $480,277 from the latest Home and Community Care (HACC) funding round, Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor and Member for Mudgeeraba, Dianne Reilly said today.
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| Family Support Group hits jackpot with Jupiters Casino Grant |
Sep 23 2005 |
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A Southport community organisation has been given a helping hand to the tune of $20,402 in the latest round of grants from the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund, Member for Southport Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Locals encouraged to join LACs, as Ambulance Week 2005 begins |
Sep 12 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today urged local residents to consider joining their Local Ambulance Committee (LAC), as Ambulance Week 2005 commences.
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| More paramedics for Southport |
Sep 08 2005 |
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When Ambulance Week 2005 kicks off on Monday 12 September, Southport Ambulance Station will have two good reasons to celebrate, as new paramedics Paul Grey and Ciranoush Aird start their first shifts.
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| Lawlor highlights awareness during Prostate Cancer Month |
Sep 05 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today highlighted the need for local males to be aware of the danger of prostate cancer, in light of September being Prostate Cancer Month.
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| Lawlor slates Gold Coast Show Holiday loss for Telstra workers |
Aug 30 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today panned the decision by Telstra management to force the staff of its Bundall Zenith Call Centre to work this Friday's Gold Coast Show Holiday.
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| More low cost accommodation for seniors |
Aug 29 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today announced the State Government would construct two dwellings on the Gold Coast to boost affordable housing for seniors.
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| Lawlor urges locals to 'help firefighters keep us safe' |
Aug 29 2005 |
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Another successful Fire Awareness Week has just finished, and Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today urged local residents to keep fire safety in mind all year round.
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| State Government donates computers to Women's Refuge |
Aug 26 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today presented two computers to the Macleod Women's Refuge on the Gold Coast.
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| Loder Creek Bridge to be replaced |
Aug 25 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today announced the Loder Creek Bridge would be replaced as part of the proposed upgrade of the Gold Coast Highway.
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| Funding boost for Gold Coast home modification service |
Aug 15 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today said the Gold Coast Home and Community Care Modification Service will gain more than $60,000 in additional State Government funding.
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| New Home and Community Care funding for Southport |
Aug 03 2005 |
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Local Home and Community Care (HACC) services in Southport will receive new operating funding of $100,000 and capital of $30,000, State Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Lawlor offers tips to beat telemarketers |
Aug 01 2005 |
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Queenslanders who were concerned by unsolicited contact by telemarketers could take steps to reduce the number of calls, Member for Southport Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Lawlor encourages MAP grant submissions from community groups |
Jul 25 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today encouraged local community groups to get their entries in for a share of $750,000 funding for festivals, events and projects available through the government's Multicultural Assistance Program (MAP) this year.
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| Queensland Multicultural Festival receives funding boost |
Jul 25 2005 |
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The Beattie Government has increased its commitment to this year's Queensland Multicultural Festival, to be held on Sunday October 2 and Monday October 3 at Roma Street Parkland.
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| Lawlor encourages entries in 2005 Premier's Multicultural Photographic Awards |
Jul 18 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today encouraged local entries in the 2005 Premier's Multicultural Photographic Awards.
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| Lawlor welcomes $975,000 ENERGEX investment |
Jul 08 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today welcomed an ENERGEX announcement that will see almost a million dollars invested in the reinforcement of the electricity cable network in Southport.
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| Funds for Gold Coast housing group |
Jul 01 2005 |
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Member for Southport Peter Lawlor today announced $745,756 for a Gold Coast housing group to help provide accommodation to people at risk of homelessness.
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| Maintenance funds approved |
Jun 21 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today announced the Department of Public Works would contribute more than $86,000 towards upgrade works at government buildings on the Gold Coast.
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| $1.3 million for Gold Coast Home Assist Secure |
Jun 20 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, today said three Gold Coast Home Assist Secure services will share almost $1.3 million in funding from the recent State Budget.
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| Southport community groups hit jackpot with State Government grants |
Jun 17 2005 |
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Ten local organisations have received a post-Budget funding boost totalling $113,098 in State Government grants, the Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, announced today.
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| Lawlor encourages locals to become involved in the SES |
Jun 15 2005 |
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A number of recent high profile searches have again highlighted the importance of State Emergency Services (SES) volunteers in the local community.
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| New paramedic for Southport |
Jun 09 2005 |
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Keiran Worth started his new career as a paramedic based at the Southport Ambulance Station this week.
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| Southport wins State Budget sports grants |
Jun 07 2005 |
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Residents in the Southport electorate have been offered a healthier lifestyle through a sports funding package announced in today's Budget.
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| Southport to reap benefits from record State Budget |
Jun 07 2005 |
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Southport residents would experience substantial benefits from the Beattie Government's best State Budget, the Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, said today.
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| Three Southport electorate schools to have asbestos roofs replaced |
May 26 2005 |
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Keebra Park State High School, Musgrave Hill State School and Southport State High School will be among the first schools in the state to have a roof containing asbestos building materials replaced in the next financial year as part of a $120 million new state-wide program.
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| Musgrave Hill State School recognised in State Education Awards |
May 20 2005 |
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Musgrave Hill State School has been recognised for outstanding achievement in Queensland's awards for excellence in state education.
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| Lawlor encourages local groups to apply for multicultural grants |
May 12 2005 |
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The Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor is encouraging local community groups to apply for a share of $750,000 funding for festivals, events and projects available through the Beattie Government's Multicultural Assistance Program (MAP) this year.
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| Gold Coast students to shine with celebrities, while local leaders return to school for State Education Week |
May 06 2005 |
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Ten emerging stars from Keebra Park State High School are set to shine in Queensland's first stage show spectacular by some of the state's most talented school students.
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| $50,000 up for grabs in water film competition |
May 03 2005 |
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Local secondary schools and tertiary students in the Southport electorate can grab a share of $50,000 prize money by entering a new short film competition, Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor said today.
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| $3.6 million units honour local hero |
Apr 26 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, officially opened and named a new $3.6 million public housing complex in Pohlman Street, Southport, today.
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| Gold Coast residents urged to conserve cultural heritage |
Apr 22 2005 |
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Gold Coast residents are being urged to have their say on the current review of cultural heritage laws in Queensland.
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| State Government funds domestic and family violence prevention activities |
Apr 22 2005 |
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The Beattie Government has allocated $3500 to projects in the Southport electorate to help prevent domestic and family violence, Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Have your say on the Associations Incorporation Act review |
Apr 18 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, today reminded Queenslanders to have their say on the law governing incorporated associations, before the consultation closes on 22 April 2005.
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| Shot-in-the-arm for Southport's public transport |
Apr 01 2005 |
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The Beattie Government will spend an extra $335 million over the next decade on South East Queensland's public transport services, adding to an existing four-year commitment of $1.4 billion for new infrastructure.
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| Extra State funding for Gold Coast foster care agencies |
Apr 01 2005 |
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Three Gold Coast foster care organisations have each received an extra $55,000 as part of a $2.3 million Beattie Government boost to foster care services, the Member for Southport Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Older workers set to become new hands in the retail game |
Mar 29 2005 |
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Sixteen mature-aged jobseekers today graduated from a course which has set them up for new careers in retailing.
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| Recipe for success for organic firms |
Mar 22 2005 |
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Organic farmers and manufacturers throughout Queensland are set to capitalise on growing interest in natural foods thanks to State Government support.
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| Grant helps firm dish up new delights |
Mar 22 2005 |
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A Gold Coast-based smallgoods manufacturer will be able to start producing a new range of products for export thanks to a State Government grant.
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| State grants to local community groups |
Mar 17 2005 |
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Ten local organisations had received funds totalling $184,733 to help them enhance their good work and services in the local community, the Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Gold Coast students' artwork exhibited at Queensland Art Gallery |
Mar 10 2005 |
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The outstanding talent of two senior visual art student from the Gold Coast feature in the Education Minister's Awards for Excellence in Art touring exhibition opening at the Queensland Art Gallery tonight.
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| New paramedics for Southport |
Feb 28 2005 |
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David Deane, Daniel King and Kent Griffiths will start their first shift as new paramedics based at Southport ambulance station today.
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| Computer training grants up for grabs |
Feb 24 2005 |
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Gold Coast residents can learn to be computer savvy with the latest round of the Beattie Government's Technology Survival Skills grants launched in Parliament today by Minister for Public Works Robert Schwarten.
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| Free movie night kicks off Community Renewal in Labrador |
Feb 18 2005 |
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The State Government's Community Renewal program will kick off its activities in Labrador with a free community movie night this Saturday 19 February.
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| Southport's Emergency Services Cadet Group celebrates 10 years |
Feb 18 2005 |
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The Southport Emergency Services Cadet Group is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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| House numbers vital in an emergency |
Feb 17 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, is urging local residents not to unwittingly put their lives at risk by not having easy to see house numbers.
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| New SCAN system gives Gold Coast children greater protection |
Feb 15 2005 |
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The reform of Queensland's child protection system has reached a crucial milestone with the launch of a new Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) model that will deliver greater protection for the most vulnerable children and young people on the Gold Coast.
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| Trade opportunities for Southport youth |
Feb 15 2005 |
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Today marked the first day of a career in the construction industry for five QBuild apprentices and trainees from the Gold Coast region.
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| World-class Gold Coast manufacturers awarded |
Feb 15 2005 |
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Queensland companies committed to world-class manufacturing have been congratulated by Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor.
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| State Government funding available for Seniors Week activities in Southport |
Feb 08 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor MP today encouraged local organisations to help make Seniors Week 2005 the best yet.
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| Cash prizes for consumer advocates |
Feb 04 2005 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today urged individuals, businesses, community groups and the media to enter the Beattie Government's inaugural Queensland Consumer Protection Awards.
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| Southport Home and Community Care funding increased |
Feb 03 2005 |
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Local Home and Community Care (HACC) services in Southport will receive additional operating funding of more than $75,400 Health Minister Gordon Nuttall announced today.
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| Lawlor encourages nominations for new multicultural awards |
Jan 27 2005 |
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State Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor is encouraging local nominations in an expanded range of awards to honour Queenslanders who have worked to promote multiculturalism.
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| Lawlor raises the flag for the Southport Croquet Club |
Jan 26 2005 |
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State Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, raised the flag on a new flagpole for the first time at the Southport Croquet Club in a special Australia Day ceremony, today.
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| Keep a lookout for Emergency vehicles |
Jan 20 2005 |
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As the traffic grows with motorists dropping kids at school and returning to work, Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor has asked everyone to keep a lookout for Emergency Services vehicles.
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| Firies get set to spread safety messages at schools |
Jan 20 2005 |
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Firefighters are gearing up to visit schools, pre-schools and kindergartens throughout Southport to spread fire safety messages as the school year gets under way, Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Lawlor braces himself for hectic year ahead |
Jan 17 2005 |
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State Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, says he's looking forward to 'an even more productive 2005' after signing off on a year which saw over a quarter of a million dollars allocated to community organisations within his electorate.
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| Arundel new media artist to benefit from arts funding |
Jan 12 2005 |
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Arundel new media artist Peter Alwast will benefit from $22,363 in State Government funding to help him develop a major arts and cultural project, Member for Southport Peter Lawlor announced today.
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