| Queensland Ambulance Service welcomes 40 new Advanced Care Paramedics |
Dec 10 2009 |
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Forty new advanced care paramedics will take up positions across Queensland in coming weeks after graduating from the Queensland Combined Emergency Services Academy (QCESA) in Brisbane today.
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| Green Mountain to go on show under eco-tourism plan |
Nov 26 2009 |
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Green Mountain in Lamington National Park will be put on show to the world as one of Queensland’s best environmental assets under a new eco-tourism plan to boost visitor numbers in our State’s protected areas.
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| Member urges community to continue protecting our schools |
Nov 26 2009 |
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As Queensland’s state schools prepare for the summer break the State Government is urging community members to stay vigilant as part of the successful school security strategy.
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| Be prepared for storm and cyclone season |
Nov 19 2009 |
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State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers across the State are using SES Week (7–15 November) to remind residents to be prepared for the summer storm and cyclone season.
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| Southport MP urges residents to slow down for loved ones at Christmas |
Nov 19 2009 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor, is urging local residents to slow down when driving over the festive season for the sake of their loved ones in a bid to stop deaths caused by speeding in the Southport area.
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| Locals urged to join fight to cut carbon kilos |
Nov 10 2009 |
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Member for Southport today urged local community groups, councils and tertiary institutions to apply for State Government grants of up to $10,000 each for projects aimed at reducing household carbon footprints.
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| Grants now open for Seniors Week activities |
Nov 10 2009 |
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Member for Southport Peter Lawlor wants local organisations to apply for funding to support their Seniors Week activities next year.
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| Teaching Milestones Recognised on World Teachers’ Day |
Nov 10 2009 |
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Southport teachers are being recognised this week for their innovative teaching practice and their length of service to state school education.
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| Safe Work Australia Week healthy breakfast for Gold Coast |
Oct 28 2009 |
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Helping construction industry and young workers to avoid serious health and safety risks will be the focus of a Safe Work Australia Week event to be held on the Gold Coast next week.
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| National week to celebrate hard working carers |
Oct 28 2009 |
Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk and state Gold Coast MPs Peta-Kaye Croft (Broadwater), Peter Lawlor (Southport) and Christine Smith (Burleigh) today paid tribute to Queensland's carers ahead of National Carers Day Celebrations on Tuesday, 20 October.
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| FSG Australia to deliver literacy training in Southport and Robina |
Oct 28 2009 |
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FSG Australia will assist 30 people with disabilities to improve their literacy and numeracy skills and increase their opportunities to work, take on further training and become more involved in the community.
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| Schoolies safety lessons start in the classroom |
Oct 28 2009 |
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Education sessions in high schools in the Gold Coast region will encourage young people to be safe and watch out for their mates during Schoolies events in November.
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| More than $600,000 up for grabs in unclaimed bonds – are you on the list? |
Sep 24 2009 |
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More than 3,200 people and businesses in the Gold Coast local government area could soon be sharing in more than $600,000 in unclaimed bond refunds, Member for Southport Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Planning on track for new Gold Coast University Hospital access road |
Sep 24 2009 |
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The Bligh Government is finalising plans on a $130 million upgrade of Labrador–Carrara Road ( Olsen Avenue) to support the development of the new Gold Coast University Hospital.
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| Peter Lawlor MP Urges Parents to Get Vaccinated |
Sep 24 2009 |
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Member for Southport has urged parents in the Southport community to take up the Bligh Government’s offer of a free whooping cough vaccine for parents of babies born on or after May 1 this year.
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| Southport Community Groups Receive Funding from the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund |
Sep 24 2009 |
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Minister responsible for gaming and Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor MP, today announced the latest funding boost for community groups and non-profit organisations in the area.
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| Community groups in Southport receive funding boost |
Sep 24 2009 |
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Minister responsible for Gaming and Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor MP, today announced the latest funding boost for community groups and non-profit organisations.
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| Southport Surf Life Savers pay their respects to the Godfather and Commemorate Queenslands 150th Anniversary |
Sep 15 2009 |
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A flotilla of surf rescue boats will head out to sea from Main Beach with the ashes of Southport surf life saving legend Garth Andrews OAM this morning, just after a Q150 history DVD by Southport Surf Life Saving Club is released, featuring among others, one of his best mates surf life saver John Ogilvie.
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| Multicultural grants available for Southport community |
Sep 15 2009 |
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Member for Southport Peter Lawlor urged local multicultural groups to apply for the State Government’s next round of multicultural grants.
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| Gold Coast surveyors to plot Rapid route |
Sep 15 2009 |
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Gold Coast residents will see the first signs of construction on the much-anticipated Gold Coast Rapid Transit project, with survey works underway along the 13km corridor.
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| Southport Students Celebrate National Literacy and Numeracy Week |
Sep 04 2009 |
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Reading, writing and maths are being highlighted in Southport schools this week as part of National Literacy and Numeracy Week.
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| New Advanced Care Paramedic for Southport Ambulance Station |
Sep 04 2009 |
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Southport Ambulance Station’s ranks are set to receive a boost in the coming weeks, following the graduation of 20 new advanced care paramedics from the Queensland Combined Emergency Services Academy (QCESA) in Brisbane.
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| Accountability and Intergrity Forums: Get Involved |
Aug 27 2009 |
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As part of the Bligh Government’s ongoing accountability and integrity reform drive the Premier, Attorney-General, and a panel of experts will take part in a live web chat to answer questions from members of the public.
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| Young Gold Coast volunteers honoured |
Aug 27 2009 |
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A young volunteer from the Gold Coast has been honoured with a prestigious award for his outstanding contribution to his local community.
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| Fire Season: It's Time to Prepare |
Aug 27 2009 |
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Extreme weather conditions being experienced in the State’s south-east and south-west are a timely reminder to all Queenslanders of the need to be prepared for fire season.
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| $1.6 million in disaster funding for the Gold Coast |
Aug 13 2009 |
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Gold Coast MPs today announced $1,602,699 in disaster relief funding for the Gold Coast City Council to help cover the costs of emergency works and post-disaster repairs after the region was buffeted by storms in 2007 and 2008.
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| Junior Australian Football to receive $3,195 in disaster funding |
Aug 13 2009 |
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The Southport Junior Australian Football Club will receive $3,195 to repair club facilities under the Sport and Recreation Disaster Assistance Program, following widespread flooding and strong wind damage in south-east Queensland in May 2009.
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| Coast Surgery Centre Celebrates First Anniversary |
Aug 07 2009 |
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Member for Southport Peter Lawlor today visited the Gold Coast Surgery Centre to celebrate its first anniversary.
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| Seniors rebates and concessions amongst best in Australia |
Aug 06 2009 |
The Bligh Government is delivering more than ever for Queensland seniors with one of the most comprehensive rebate and concession packages available in Australia, State Member for Southport said today.
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| Affordable housing and jobs boost for the Gold Coast |
Jul 07 2009 |
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The Gold Coast is set to have another nine units of affordable housing with construction underway on a new development in Southport.
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| Reaching out to young homeless people |
Jul 07 2009 |
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The Bligh Government has provided a one-off grant to fund an extra night shift worker at a homeless shelter in Ashmore on the Gold Coast, Community Services Minister Karen Struthers said today.
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| $925,000 for Gold Coast residents with a mental illness |
Jul 07 2009 |
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The Bligh Government has invested more than $925,000 into supporting people living on the Gold Coast with a mental illness transition from hospital back to their local community.
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| Southport facility to help young school leavers with a disability |
Jul 07 2009 |
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The Bligh Government has invested $500,000 into supporting young adults with a disability access post-school services on the Gold Coast.
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| Budget delivers on health, jobs and transport for Southport |
Jun 30 2009 |
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The Southport electorate will receive funding in the priority areas of health, jobs and transport thanks to the Bligh Government’s State Budget.
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| FREE building advice for Gold Coast homeowners |
Jun 30 2009 |
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Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today urged Gold Coast homeowners to attend a FREE building advice seminar next week to learn about ‘Smart Building and Renovating’ in Queensland.
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| Gold Coast builders invited to learn how to ‘Build Better Businesses’ |
Jun 30 2009 |
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Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today urged Gold Coast building contractors to make the most of a FREE ‘Building Better Businesses’ show next week, to gain a competitive edge during these tough times.
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| Gold Coast Boaties Benefit from Budget Commitment to Dredging |
Jun 30 2009 |
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Broadwater MP Peta-Kaye Croft and Southport MP Peter Lawlor have welcomed the Queensland Government's $2.4 million commitment for dredging projects on the Gold Coast in this year's State Budget.
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| Grants provide relief for Southport community group |
Jun 12 2009 |
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During these tough economic times, the Queensland Government is happy to provide some relief to local community groups, struggling to offer services and support for their local neighbourhood.
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| 65th Queensland Government’s Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund Announcement |
Jun 12 2009 |
Minister responsible for gaming and Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor announced the 65th funding round today, which will assist 43 South East Queensland groups to undertake community-focussed projects.
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| Southport tennis courts to receive $270,000 upgrade |
May 21 2009 |
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The Queensland Government will provide more than $270,000 to upgrade Southport State High School’s tennis courts, State Member for Southport Peter Lawlor said today.
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| Repair work reaps rewards |
May 21 2009 |
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The Southport electorate will receive around $1.7 million for maintenance and repairs to social housing, Member for Southport Peter Lawlor announced today.
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| Love of Reading Reaps Results |
Apr 29 2009 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today urged local schools, parents and students to get involved in the 2009 Premier's Reading Challenge.
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| Jobs and Housing Bonanza |
Apr 29 2009 |
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The newly-elected Bligh Government has announced the biggest-ever investment in housing infrastructure since the Chifley era, Member for Southport said today.
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| Welcome Funding Boost for Southport Schools |
Apr 08 2009 |
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Member for Southport Peter Lawlor today welcomed the federal government’s recent funding announcement for Queensland schools.
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| Gold Coast Business Workshop in April |
Apr 07 2009 |
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Helping aspiring and established business owners to manage their profits will be the focus of a workshop on the Gold Coast in April.
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| 300 Jobs in Gold Coast TAFE Deal |
Apr 07 2009 |
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Around 300 construction jobs are in the pipeline following the official signing of a deal to build new student accommodation at the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE (GCIT).
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| More than 900 jobs LOST on the Gold Coast under a Springborg Government |
Mar 19 2009 |
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More than 900 Gold Coast jobs will be lost if Lawrence Springborg is elected Premier this Saturday.
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| Gold Coast MP Blasts the National Party |
Mar 19 2009 |
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Peter Lawlor has blasted the National Party on their failure to finalise their stance on the proposed Carrara Stadium upgrade.
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| Bligh's Network Expansion a boost for Southport Businesses |
Mar 13 2009 |
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A scheme to make sure Queensland businesses and manufacturers get the maximum benefit from the State’s record capital works program will be expanded under a Labor Government.
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| LNP still take the Gold Coast for Granted. |
Mar 13 2009 |
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Peter Lawlor Member for Southport said today it should come as no surprise to Gold Coast residents that the leader of the National Party Lawrence Springborg considers the redevelopment of Carrara ‘a waste of money’.
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| Southport Special School receives funding boost |
Mar 10 2009 |
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Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today welcomed the huge funding boost to local schools for capital works and maintenance.
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| Springborg: Queensland’s no. 1 global financial crisis denier |
Mar 10 2009 |
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Lawrence Springborg has underlined his complete lack of economic credibility by again denying the effect the global financial crisis has had on Queensland.
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| Blazing towards a healthy community |
Feb 24 2009 |
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A Gold Coast syndicate hopes to ‘slam dunk’ the Healthy Queensland Awards to bring social wheelchair basketball to the local community.
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| New apprentices for South Coast |
Feb 19 2009 |
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Member for Southport Peter Lawlor today congratulated nine eager new tradies from the South Coast region on being offered an apprenticeship with QBuild.
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| Southport MP calls on National Party support for the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project |
Feb 18 2009 |
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Local member for Southport, Peter Lawlor today called on the National Party to commit to delivering the Gold Coast Rapid Transport project.
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| Work starts on fire and ambulance stations refurbishments |
Feb 17 2009 |
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Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts has today visited the Gold Coast to mark the start of work on the refurbishment of the Southport fire and rescue and Burleigh Heads ambulance stations.
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| Good news for Southport schools |
Feb 11 2009 |
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Member for Southport Peter Lawlor has welcomed the Federal Government’s recent announcement of extra funds for school infrastructure.
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| Gold Coast PhD scholar to explore generational influences on holiday choices |
Feb 11 2009 |
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Southport resident Sarah Gardiner is among 27 of Australia’s top research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across the state in 2009.
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| Fun out of the sun with SunBusters grants |
Jan 21 2009 |
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Seven Gold Coast schools and early childhood services will share in almost $9,500 in Queensland Health SUNBusters grants to provide better sun protection for children, State Member for Southport Peter Lawlor said today.
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