Please support this fantastic event in our local community! In response to the bushfires in southern states, so many locals in our community are desperate to help and stand alongside Australians who are doing it tough right now. Helping others when their backs are against the wall is what we do best – and we…
Communities along the Bruce Highway will reap some of the biggest benefits from the Liberal and Nationals Government’s announcement of a $1.3 billion infrastructure package to bust congestion, improve public transport and keep drivers safer on the state’s roads. The Government has been working with states and territories to bring forward critical road projects across…
The Morrison Government continues to support the health and wellbeing of men in Dickson with the Samford Area Men’s Shed receiving $4,000 in funding through the National Shed Development Programme. Member for Dickson Peter Dutton welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, saying the funding would “greatly assist” an integral part of…
Commemorative projects in the electorate of Dickson may benefit from a funding boost and expanded eligibility of the Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. The expansion to the STS Grants Program is part of the Government’s election commitments, and will see an extra $10 million allocated over the next four years to continue to…
A school in Dickson has been recognised in this year’s Anzac Day Schools’ Awards, with Albany Creek State School being named the State Primary School Runner Up for QLD category. The Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said the awards encourage schools to learn about Australia’s military history and improve students’ understanding of the importance of…
Golden Wattle is hitting the road to give people in Dayboro and across Queensland easy access to government services. Staff on board have delivered Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services to almost 150,000 customers since 2006. Golden Wattle is one of two 20 tonne trucks run by the Department of Human Services and has travelled…
I’m really proud to be here today in the company of some amazing people. I want to pay tribute to all of the NGO’s that are here, people who really make a significant difference in the lives of families that they help, many that they don’t even know. Touching the life and touch the family…
The 2019 Dickson Seniors’ Expo was all about promoting health and wellbeing for seniors with over 60 local service providers and thousands of local seniors attending. The Guest speaker at the Expo was local legend and Samford TerryWhite Chemmart Owner Karen Brown. Under Karen’s leadership, TerryWhite Samford was awarded the prestigious TerryWhite Chemmart of the…
Residents of the Dickson electorate received a major road safety boost today with the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government announcing it will invest $830,000 to fix a dangerous intersection under the 2019–20 Black Spot Program. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack announced Queensland would receive an additional $10.4…
Motorists in Dickson will be getting home sooner and safer after the Morrison Government signed off on $13.36 million in funding to support the transformation of the Bruce Highway between Gateway Motorway and Caloundra Road Interchange into a ‘smart’ freeway. Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said ‘managed motorway’ technology would bust congestion and reduce travel…
