SAMFORD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED CHRISTMAS PARTY
Thanks to Samford Riding for the Disabled for inviting me to their Christmas Party over the weekend! Thanks to the amazing volunteers for all the work you do.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Dickson residents a safe Christmas and a prosperous 2017. As we all celebrate Christmas this year, I hope you spend valuable time with your family and friends to appreciate the great opportunities we have in Australia. I also ask you to please spare a thought…
POOL SAFETY OVER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Drowning is a leading, but preventable, cause of death for children under five. As the weather heats up and we head into school holidays, it’s imperative to remember the importance of pool safety. Last year the State Government implemented changes to the pool safety regulations in Queensland. The changes include compulsory registration of residential pools, spas…
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE DICKSON AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
Nominations are now open for my annual Australia Day Awards. These awards recognise local heroes and community groups. If you know someone who lives in Dickson and you think deserves recognition for their service to the community, or achievements in other fields please fill in the nomination form in the ‘Online Office’ tab on my…
STRONG BORDERS, SECURE BORDERS
Australia’s newest addition to our Air Force, the P-8A Poseidon, has arrived in Australia. It will strengthen our existing maritime surveillance capability, help secure Australia’s borders, play a vital role in the fight against people smugglers and provide state of the art anti-submarine defences.
ALBANY CREEK STATE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CARD WINNERS!
Great to be at Albany Creek State School’s assembly recently to congratulate Kate and Lydia. Kate was the first place winner for Prep in the Dickson Christmas Card competition and Lydia came second in Year 2. Well done Kate and Lydia!
YEAR 2 WINNER OF THE DICKSON CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
Congratulations to Joseph from Albany Hills State School – the overall winner of my Christmas Card Competition for Year 2 across Dickson.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
On Remembrance Day we pause to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It was an honour to lay a wreath at the Pine Rivers RSL Sub-Branch's service this year. Congratulations to all those who organised the service and a special mention to the students from Kurwongbah State School and Dakabin State…
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT FROM REGIONAL PROCESS CENTRES
The Australian Government has reached a further third country resettlement agreement for refugees currently in regional processing centres. Resettlement arrangements for those found to be refugees in Nauru and Manus Island already exist with Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. This further agreement is with the United States and it will not under any circumstance be…
YEAR 3 WINNER OF THE DICKSON CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
Congratulations to Hayleigh from Our Lady of the Way – the overall winner for Year 3 in my annual Christmas Card Competition. It was great to meet Hayleigh’s proud family recently and congratulate her on her great drawing, which will be on the front of my 2016 Christmas card.