29/4/2011 – The following organistions are recipients of Gambling Community Benefit Fund for Southport: Ashmore Community Childrens Centre Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association – Southport Headway Gold Coast Little Souls Taking Big Steps Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast Multiculturl Families Organisation Nga Tama O Te Ao Seachange Home Owners Association Southport Olympic Swimming Club Paradise Kids [...]
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Flood victims to be cautious of scammers
January 13, 2011 – 9:09 am
The Bligh Government is warning residents in regional Queensland to be on the lookout for dodgy traders following the floods.
Government works with pubs and clubs impacted by flooding
January 13, 2011 – 9:05 am
The Queensland Government is working with pubs and clubs in flood affected areas to assist them during the state’s flood emergency.
Southport residents help flood-affected Queenslanders
January 6, 2011 – 3:31 pm
Southport hasn’t experienced significant flooding but local residents can still help out fellow Queenslanders who have.
Pool Safety Council hotline
December 22, 2010 – 1:18 pm
The best point of contact for pool safety complaints and enquiries is the Pool Safety Council hotline: 1800 340 634 To register your pool http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/pool-safety/pool-safety-register.html
Queensland Tourism Awards 2010
November 24, 2010 – 1:14 pm
Itwas our tourism industry’s night of nights last Friday (19/11/10) and what a fantastic night it was. The 26th annual Queensland Tourism Awards proudly presented by Queensland Airports Limited, was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and showcased the cream of the crop of Queensland’s tourism industry. This was the first time the [...]
Walk a Day in my Shoes #2
November 18, 2010 – 11:57 am
This morning I walked a day in the shoes of a Gold Coast and Districts Home Care Meals on Wheels volunteer. I was up at the crack of dawn to start on the kitchen duties which included cutting and splicing and preparing the meals which I would later deliver with volunteer Brian Schilling. It was [...]
Best Expedition in the World!
November 16, 2010 – 2:07 pm
The Best Job in the World experience certainly hasn’t tired Ben Southall because the energetic Brit has just announced that he will embark on The Best Expedition in the World next year! Ben will begin his new challenge in May 2011 – a three month, 1600km kayak and sailing journey from the Town of 1770 [...]
Tropical North Queensland – Adventurous by nature!
November 16, 2010 – 1:59 pm
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Cairns last Friday (12/11/10) to launch Tropical North Queensland’s new tourism brand – Tropical North Queensland, Adventurous by nature! The new slogan and brand was well received by industry at the launch who very fittingly dressed up for the occasion which was great to see. The new brand [...]
Election 2006
September 3, 2010 – 6:32 pm
Election correspondence Attached are copies of direct mail which I forwarded to constituents, covering many issues, during the 2006 election campaign. Should you wish to discuss any matter raised in this correspondence please don’t hesitate to contact me. New Constituents As you are no doubt aware there is a State election on the 9th September. [...]
