Category Archives: Politics and Council

WORKSHOPS TO EXPLAIN NEW COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM June09

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mbrc_logo2__47x14mm_96dpi.jpgMoreton Bay Regional Council will host a series of information sessions throughout June and July about its new community grants program.
Mayor Allan Sutherland said the sessions, to be held at various convenient locations throughout the region, would provide vital information to community and sporting groups about the grants program.
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COUNCIL PROVIDES FLOOD DAMAGE COLLECTION SERVICE June09

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mbrc_logo2__47x14mm_96dpi.jpgMoreton Bay region residents affected by the recent floods can register to have flood-damaged household waste collected via a kerbside collection service.
The service is limited to flood affected residents only and does not cover green waste.
Mayor Allan Sutherland said affected residents just needed to call 3205 0555 to register for the service.
“The service is designed to assist their recovery from last week’s major deluge,” he said.
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WATER HYACINTH FLUSHED OUT BY RAIN POSES NO THREAT June09

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mbrc_logo2__47x14mm_96dpi.jpgRecent heavy rain has flushed waterweed out of catchment areas to areas including Hays Inlet, Pine River estuaries, Bramble Bay and along the Redcliffe foreshore.
A Moreton Bay Regional Council spokesperson said the floating aquatic plant has been identified as Water hyacinth Eichhorina crassipes.
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Dayboro drumMUSTER May 2009

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drummuster_logo_64x14mm_72dpi.jpg"Rinse them out, Round them up and Run them in"

The Moreton Bay Regional Council is holding a drumMUSTER at the Dayboro Transfer Station on Wednesday May 20. The council will have staff available to receive drums between 8.30 am and 1 pm on the day.
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DICKSON NEWS May 2009

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minister_dutton_from_april_07.jpgFrom your

Federal Member for Dickson

PETER DUTTON

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Carolyns Pine Rivers News May 2009

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carolyn_male_alp_199x300px_200dpi.jpgState Member for Pine Rivers

The seat of Pine Rivers has been officially declared by the Queensland Electoral Commission and I was sworn in as the State Member for Pine Rivers on Tuesday 21st April at Parliament House along with other elected representatives.
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Council contributes to Healthy Waterways program May 2009

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As part of its commitment to the environment, Moreton Bay Regional Council will provide continued financial support to the Healthy Waterways Partnership this financial year.
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Council increases commitment to arts

Moreton Bay Regional Council plans to increase its funding to the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) while appointing one advisory committee for the whole of the region.
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Welcome funding boost for Pine Rivers Schools

State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP today welcomed the Federal Government’s recent funding announcement for Queensland schools.
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COUNCILLORs COLUMN May 2009

by Cr Bob Millar
Topics coveed include:
COLLECTION OF OLD DRUMMUSTER CHEMICAL CONTAINERS
RECENT RAINS BOOST DAMS
FREE MULCH
BLOOD DONORMOBILE IN TOWN AGAIN – HELP SAVE A LIFE
SEASONAL RAINS IMPACT ON COUNCIL ROAD NETWORK
DAYBORO DAY 2009 – Sunday 31st May

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