Thursday, 08 March 2012 13:02
Trucks Keep Left scrapped on Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road
The much heralded trial of "keep left" lanes for trucks using Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Rd has been exposed as an abject failure.
In a recent letter to Shadow Main Roads Minister Dr Mark Robinson, Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace has confirmed that "the local community and industry were not in support of the trial" and that his department had recommended that "the 'trucks use left lane' signage be permanently removed".
Thursday, 08 March 2012 13:01
Statement by Mark Boothman, LNP candidate for Albert
I regret the media focus on my involvement in a website that was shut down six years ago.
The site in question was originally set up almost ten years ago as a forum for car enthusiasts.
Thursday, 08 March 2012 12:29
LNP commits $40 million for floodplain security
The LNP today committed to a Floodplain Security scheme to better protect flood-prone Queensland communities.
LNP candidate for Toowoomba North, Trevor Watts, said an LNP government would provide $40 million over four years, and will be followed by an ongoing and long term $10 million a year state government investment in improved flood security.
Thursday, 08 March 2012 11:12
LNP commits $40 million for floodplain security
The LNP today committed to a Floodplain Security scheme to better protect flood-prone Queensland communities.
LNP candidate for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, said an LNP government would provide $40 million over four years, and will be followed by an ongoing and long term $10 million a year state government investment in improved flood security.
Thursday, 08 March 2012 11:09
Simpson welcomes work on David Low Way sink hole
State MP Fiona Simpson has welcomed news that Main Roads will soon start on reconstruction of David Low Way after a large sink hole closed half the road last week.
Ms Simpson said the Department had advised that work would commence on David Low Way, between the Coolum Peregian Sports Complex and Tritonia Drive, Coolum Beach as soon as weather permits.
Thursday, 08 March 2012 11:07
Too little too late is always the Labor way
Labor finally recognises that the people of Highfields should be listened to on local educational needs and that's a good outcome.
The petition for a new high school at Highfields was first presented to local Labor MP Kerry Shine in 2007.
Thursday, 08 March 2012 10:59
Ramping at Gold Coast Hospital soars under Labor mismanagement
Ambulance ramping at Gold Coast Hospital soared in the past year under the chronic mismanagement of the tired, 20-year Labor government, the LNP said today.
LNP candidate for Broadwater Verity Barton and LNP candidate for Burleigh, Michael Hart, said the government's own figures showed ambulances waited a total of 146,929 minutes on the Gold Coast Hospital ramp in 2010/11 compared with 59,009 minutes the year before – a jump of 149 per cent.
Thursday, 08 March 2012 10:57
LNP Candidates show support for Local Neighbourhood Watch Groups
LNP Candidates Mr Seath Holswich and Mr Trevor Ruthenberg have affirmed their commitment to local Neighbourhood Watch Groups during a meeting this week in Strathpine.
Former Federal Attorney-General, The Honourable Philip Ruddock MP, and LNP Shadow Attorney-General, Mr Jarrod Bleijie MP, joined Mr Holswich and Mr Ruthenberg in meeting with members of the Strathpine Neighbourhood Watch committee.
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 13:05
Damning ambulance ramp times evidence of 'sick' hospital system under Labor
Damning ramping statistics from the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) show just how sick our health system has become under Labor, LNP candidate for Greenslopes Ian Kaye said today.
Admission wait times for patients arriving by ambulance at the Princess Alexandra Hospital increased by a staggering 238% in 2010-11 compared with the previous year.
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 11:52
Currumbin schools to share in extra $115 million under LNP
Local schools in Currumbin will share in an additional $115 million of funding under the LNP's Building our Future Schools Fund, LNP Member for Currumbin Jann Stuckey said.
Ms Stuckey said local schools are at the heart of our community but their infrastructure needs have been ignored by this tired 20 year Labor government.