Residents and tourists visiting Mount Nebo have today received a major road safety boost with two dangerous black spots on Mount Nebo Road set to be upgraded through the 2021-22 funding round of the Morrison Government’s Black Spot Program. Over $1.17 million is being invested to upgrade the notorious Goat Track and Mount Nebo…
DetailsOver 4,000 people responded to the community consultation process and more than two thirds backed Option 1, to use the existing road alignment. Thanks to this strong community support, I have been able to secure an additional $25 million funding boost from the Morrison Government for this vital safety and congestion-busting project. The upgrade will improve safety, vehicle…
DetailsTRANSCRIPT THE HON PETER DUTTON MP INTERVIEW WITH BEN FORDHAM, RADIO 2GB, SYDNEY 19 April 2021 Subjects: Meritorious Unit Citation; Royal Commission into defence and veteran suicide; Anzac Day marches. BEN FORDHAM: Peter Dutton has blocked a move to strip special forces troops of citations from Afghanistan. Three thousand soldiers were set to…
DetailsI would like to take this opportunity to thank the hard working men and women of the Home Affairs Department led by Mike Pezzullo and its portfolio agencies for the incredible work they do to keep Australians safe. Secretary Pezzullo has served both sides of politics, but his first priority is to serve our country…
DetailsA very special day for our community happened recently with the launch of the new Headspace Strathpine centre. This is a great community support service for young people aged 12-25 to access free early intervention mental health services. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made the launch possible and run this vital…
DetailsExpressions of Interest for Round 6 of the Stronger Communities Programme is now open. Grants are available for small capital projects that aim to encourage and increase community participation across our local area. Previous rounds here in Dickson were very successful with a wide variety of projects completed. These grants were able to assist…
DetailsThe 2021 Dickson Awards have seen outstanding local residents rewarded for their hard work and dedication to make our community. Community Group of the Year for 2021 was jointly awarded to the Clear Mountain, Closeburn, Dayboro and Districts, Oceanview, Samford, and Samsonvale Rural Fire Service Brigades in Dickson for their efforts fighting the 2019-2020…
DetailsYoung people in Strathpine and the surrounding region can now access free or low-cost Medicare services through headspace Strathpine, which opened its doors today. The Australian Government-funded service is a holistic mental health service for young people aged 12-25, and provides mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work…
DetailsSamford is about to become a hive of activity for community groups, residents and start-ups with the new $4.45 million Samford Community Hub precinct officially opened today. The jointly funded project between the Australian Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council will provide a home for community organisations and foster the next wave of innovation in…
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