Congratulations to new Australian Citizens and Dickson Community Awards winners
Pictured with Peter Dutton (second from Left) are James’ grandparents, Lillian and Mario Tebesceff (to Left and Right of photo), and James parents’ Deborah and Denis Higgins, receiving James’ award on his behalf.
Gary Burr hails from Kurwongbah and is running for the position of Councillor of Division 11 on the platform on the environment, safety and truthful representation. With his long and varied successful business background he feels he is up to the task.
A former Deputy Mayor of the Pine Rivers Shire Council will contest the mayoralty for the new Moreton Bay Regional Council. Bryan Galvin served 13 years with Pine Rivers – the last seven as Deputy Mayor to Yvonne Chapman.
John McNaught is currently the Division 2 Shire Councillor with Caboolture Shire Council. He has held this full-time position as an elected representative for 10 years. In 2000, he unsuccessfully contested the Mayoral position for Caboolture Shire Council and in hindsight, this was meant to be.
Redcliffe Mayor and candidate for the top job in the new Moreton Bay Regional Council, Cr Allan Sutherland, says he would bring a blend of energy and experience to the position. The 51-year-old fitness devotee is chair of the Local Transition Committee, which is charged with overseeing a range of issues associated with merging the Redcliffe, Pine Rivers and Caboolture Shire Councils.
For the latest news visit www.moretonbayltc.qld.gov.au The interim brand for Moreton Bay Regional Council has been given the green light by its Local Transition Committee (LTC). The interim brand comprises the wording Moreton Bay Regional Council… Incorporating Caboolture, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe. From March 17, 2008 the interim brand will help unite these three areas […]
Well, the all too short Christmas/New Year break is behind us and everyone will have been gearing up for return to work, preparing for school, keeping the weeds under control, mowing the lawns, signing the kids on for sport or for our volunteers getting ready for another year of community service.With local government elections taking place on 15th March, I look forward to the opportunity of continuing to work with the community and applying my skills and experience in meeting the challenges brought about by creation of Australia’s third largest council.It will be critical to us all for this amalgamation to be as smooth as possible so that the services, facilities and lifestyle we have grown to enjoy in Pine Rivers are protected.Have a good year.