Cost of living electrical rebate
I know the national and global cost of living pressures are affecting everyone in the Woodridge Electorate, everyone in Logan and across the state.
I hear that from people in our community and I know my elec...
Funding priorities for Forde
AS we await the 2024-25 federal budget, treasurer Jim Chalmers has been made profoundly aware of some of the items I, and the Forde community, would wish to see funded.
I made sure to get my wish list in ear...
Safe housing on top of priority list
I’ve just wrapped up a series of meetings with the council of Mayors of South East Queensland.
We get more done by working together as a region (even though Logan is the best!).
Topics that we covered inc...
I’m glad someone told the prawns not to reproduce
I hear there’s been an excessive amount of poo in our rivers.
And Logan is again the butt of all jokes. Nothing we can back out of, not even if we push it.
There’s no time to waste. The rivers are running...
Queensland’s clean energy leap forward
We've just passed landmark legislation to set up Queensland's economy for the next century and embrace the clean energy revolution.
With an eye to ensuring Queensland's lifestyle and environment are preserve...
Making society safer for women
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month - and at a recent candlelight vigil for survivors outside the Logan Entertainment Centre, I had a chance to reflect on what that means for our city.
On av...
Shannon Fentiman dodged a bullet, I told you so
I’ve gone the early crow before, and I’m not usually one to take the “I told you so” route.
But it sure looks like our local member of parliament Shannon Fentiman has dodged a bullet. And I told you so way b...
Families battle cost of living crisis
Forde families have seen their standard of living crushed under Labor, and there is absolutely no apparent plan from this government to restore it.
With a few weeks to go until the Federal Budget, we’re yet ...
People can’t afford to get to work, and I’m not surprised
A touch of occasional gout, the odd induction of arthritic pain through my knees, and a grinding noise emanating from my hip region.
When I was younger, it wasn’t uncommon to hail a ride to the nearest town....
Grass galore: mowing mayhem across city
The rain, humidity and sunshine we’ve been experiencing over the past few months also happens to be the perfect weather for grass to grow quickly.
I felt like every time I looked away for a minute my yard ne...