Oct2014_NEWS from SEATH HOLSWICH MP
State Member for Pine Rivers
Ph: 3205 6779
Public Transport Fares Cut
For the first time ever there will be a state-wide reduction in public transport fares, commencing 3rd November. This reduction comes from savings made with the scrapping of the carbon tax.
For regular commuters travelling to Brisbane CBD from Petrie Station, this means a saving of around $142 per year. From Lawnton, Bray Park or Strathpine Station it’s a $126 saving and from Ferny Grove it means a $99 saving each year.
There will also be no increase of fares in 2015.
Our government is working hard to provide a more efficient, regular and affordable public transport network.
Tourism Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who responded to my local tourism survey recently. The results are in and the following businesses, places and events from the Dayboro region made the top 10 lists:
Top Natural Attractions – Lake Samsonvale, D’Aguilar National Park Top Tourism Businesses/Destinations – Ocean View Estate Winery & Restaurant, Pitstop on Mount Mee, Hay Cottage Arts & Crafts, The Dayboro Shed Antiques & Collectables Top Cultural/Historical Locations – Mount Mee Scenic Tourist Drive, Dayboro Heritage Trail, Dayboro Art Gallery, Dayboro Tourist Information Centre Top Local Events – Dayboro Day, Dayboro Markets, Dayboro Show, Dayboro Rodeo
You can view the full results at www.seathholswich.com
Increased Funding for Dayboro State School
Our government has been working hard to provide better schools for local students. Dayboro State School has recently benefitted from a number of key government announcements, including: $358,582 to fix backlog of school maintenance jobs; 5 e-tablets to assist special needs students; $81,892 in 2014 to improve literacy & numeracy levels of students; $31,818 grant to improve playground equipment; $23,545 grant to upgrade school hall and kitchen.
Domestic Violence Taskforce Undertaking Consultation
Queensland’s new Domestic Violence Taskforce headed up by Dame Quentin Bryce has been given five months to work out how to stop the escalating rates of domestic violence in the state.
A Domestic and Family Violence survey, conducted for the Taskforce, found most people agreed that communities too often ignored or turned a blind eye to domestic and family violence.
The Taskforce will hold two summits – one in Brisbane and the other in regional Quee
nsland – and will provide a final report to the Premier by 28 February, 2015. You can find out more at www.qld.gov.au/dfvtaskforce
Christmas Card Design – Student Competition
I am currently running a competition for students either living in Pine Rivers or attending school in Pine Rivers to design artwork for my 2014 Christmas Card. It is open to all students in Prep to Year 3. Entries close on Friday 17th October. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.seathholswich.com
Seath Holswich MP
State Member for Pine Rivers
Assistant Minister for Natural Resources & Mines.
