IT HAS been a big year for Ninderry with a number of important local road and school upgrades completed, community and sporting group funding distributed and the promise of more to come, as my election commitments come to fruition.
Congratulations to all students who have completed another year of learning. A special shout-out to those school graduates who received an award for their hard work, and their teachers who helped them achieve their goals. Each year, I am pleased to sponsor an award at each participating school to reward and encourage students to be the best they can be.
Safety over the holidays
With personal mobility devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters and e-skateboards becoming more popular, it is important that parents ensure their young people know and abide by the rules, as heavy penalties apply. Parents can also be fined for not ensuring children are doing the right thing.
Urban Angels Christmas Appeal
Please drop off any non-perishable food items to my office before COB, Thursday, December 19, and be someone’s secret angel this Christmas. Every month, two hundred Urban Angel volunteers and staff deliver an average of 13,000 meals, and at Christmas time, they deliver hampers to those most in need.
Shop Local this Christmas
Did you know that small and family businesses make up 70 per cent of all Queensland’s businesses? By supporting any of our unique local businesses, you will avoid the scams and invest in our local economy.
News from Parliament
The Making Queensland Safer Plan was passed in Parliament last week, which means the new Adult time for Adult crime laws can be enforced. The Government also set up a taskforce to cut teacher red tape, freeing them to spend more time with our kids; announced boosts for social housing and domestic and family violence shelters and launched a public submission portal for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2032. Visit www.gamesreview.com.au to have your say.
I would like to wish you all a safe and merry Christmas. Please drive safely on the roads and ensure you secure your property and lock up your valuables.