Category Archives: Politics and Council

LINDA LAVARCH Feb 2008

LINDA’S “VINE” LINES

State Member for Kurwongbah

Happy New Year!  I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and safe Christmas and festive season. 

With the start of the school year, I would urge everyone to remember to drive safely near schools and to be especially careful where buses pick up and drop off children.  As you know, children can be unpredictable and drivers need to be prepared for the unexpected.

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MORETON BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL Feb 2008

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 […]

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COUNCILLORS COLUMN Feb 2008

By Cr Bob Millar

WELCOME BACK

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.

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ALLAN SUTHERLAND Feb 2008

DON’T BAG THE ENVIRONMENT SAYS SUTHERLAND

Mayoral candidate Cr Allan Sutherland will take up the use and disposal of plastic bags with the three amalgamating Councils as well as State and Federal MPs seeking an investigation into the possible introduction of degradable bags.

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