Sunday, 11 March 2012 08:05
LNP commits $40 million for floodplain security
The LNP's Stephen Bennett will ensure flood-prone communities such as Moore Park get special attention under the LNP's Floodplain Security scheme, should he and the Party be elected on March 24.
Mr Bennett said the LNP's plan to provide $40 million over four years, to be followed by an ongoing and longterm $10 million-a-year state government investment in improved flood security, would better protect flood-prone Queensland communities.
Saturday, 10 March 2012 10:06
LNP to tackle surge in speeding in school zones
Glass House parents should feel that their children are safe when going to and from school, especially within the school zone.
LNP Member for Glass House Andrew Powell has five children of his own so he knows only too well the importance of protecting our kids safety especially when they are travelling to and from school.
Friday, 09 March 2012 15:57
LNP's commits to improve marine infrastructure
Today's commitment by the LNP to provide $120 million towards building more boat ramps, artificial reefs, fishing pontoons and to deepen channels will be welcome news to Bundaberg and Burnett's many recreational fishers.
LNP Candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett and State Member for Bundaberg Jack Dempsey said the announcement addressed the long neglect of marine infrastructure by the tired, two-decade old Labor government.
Friday, 09 March 2012 13:26
LNP TO BOOST PINE RIVERS AND KALLANGUR WOMEN INTO SKILLS SHORTAGE PROFESSIONS
Local LNP Candidates have welcomed the LNP's commitment to boost female enrolments in traditionally male-dominated careers, providing up to 500 university places for Queensland women in areas of skills shortage
"The LNP's Strengthening Our Communities - Supporting Women program will fund up to 500 places at university in courses such engineering, agricultural science, geology, architecture and building services courses," Mr Seath Holswich said.
Friday, 09 March 2012 11:07
LNP pledges funds for Kawana marine infrastructure
LNP Member for Kawana Jarrod Bleijie has welcomed the LNP's $120 million package to build more boat ramps, artificial reefs, fishing pontoons and deepen channels over the next four years.
"This is part of the LNP's commitment to fix two decades of neglect of marine infrastructure under this tired, 20-year Labor government," Mr Bleijie said.
Friday, 09 March 2012 10:45
Local Toowoomba schools to share in extra $115 million under LNP
Local schools in Toowoomba will share in an additional $115 million of funding under the LNP's Building our Future Schools Fund, LNP candidate for Toowoomba North, Trevor Watts said.
Trevor Watts said local schools are at the heart of our community but their infrastructure needs have been ignored by this tired 20 year Labor government.
Friday, 09 March 2012 10:33
LNP to boost Glass House women into skills shortage professions
LNP Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP has welcomed the LNP's commitment to boost female enrolments in traditionally male-dominated careers providing up to 500 university places for Queensland women in areas of skills shortage.
"The LNP's Strengthening Our Communities - Supporting Women program will fund up to 500 places at university in courses such engineering, agricultural science, geology, architecture and building services courses," Mr Powell said.
Friday, 09 March 2012 10:09
LNP to help clean up our own backyard
Local community and environmental groups in Glass House will receive funds to assist in cleaning up and conserving our local natural environment, LNP Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP said today.
Mr Powell said an elected LNP government will help local communities and groups with funding from $2,000 to $100,000 for projects to clean-up and protect the environment as part of its Everyone's Environment Grants program.
Thursday, 08 March 2012 18:47
LNP to boost women into skills shortage professions
LNP Candidate for Morayfield, Darren Grimwade has welcomed the LNP's commitment to boost female enrolments in traditionally male-dominated careers providing up to 500 university places for Queensland women in areas of skills shortage.
"The LNP's Strengthening Our Communities - Supporting Women program will fund up to 500 places at university in courses such engineering, agricultural science, geology, architecture and building services courses," Mr Grimwade said.
Thursday, 08 March 2012 16:41
LNP to boost Burleigh women into skills shortage professions
LNP Candidate for Burleigh, Michael Hart has welcomed the LNP's commitment to boost female enrolments in traditionally male-dominated careers providing up to 500 university places for Queensland women in areas of skills shortage.
"The LNP's Strengthening Our Communities - Supporting Women program will fund up to 500 places at university in courses such engineering, agricultural science, geology, architecture and building services courses," Mr Hart said.