Andrew Fraser MP - Labor State Member for Mt Coot-tha
     

Andrew's Column: From the Desktop

Local Issues


Andrew headshot March 09

How we build a sustainable future is the big question before us right now.

We need to cater for our growing city – with upgrades to roads, public transport and pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure.

With the Toowong bridge now opened, the upgrade to the Coro Drive bikeway underway, and the plans in place for an upgrade to MacGregor Terrace at Bardon we are meeting that challenge locally.

Construction of new classrooms for the local baby boom is underway at Ithaca Creek State School, with plans now locked in for Milton State School next.

The new Climate Smart Home Service helps meet the challenge of dealing with climate change at an individual level.

Governments around the world have been trying to re-create growth in the last 12 months – what we really need is sustainable growth. 
Newsletter Spring 2009
Spring 2009 Newsletter for the Mt Coot-tha Electorate. 
Helping Hand Fact Sheet
Find out how the Queensland Government can help you save money.  
State Budget Funding for Mt Coot-tha
Click the link to find out more information on new funding for community schools, organisations and programs. 
State Budget 2010-2011 Highlights 
Buy Smart Competition 2010...entries now open!
Entries are now open for the Office of Fair Trading's Buy Smart Competition 2010. With young people becoming more active in the marketplace and exposed to consumer issues, it is more important than ever for them to develop smart financial and consumer habits. The buy Smart Competition 2010 is a chance for young people to learn about their rights and responsibilities so they can shop smart, save smart and become a savvy global consumer.

To enter, students need to identify, research, and present a financial or consumer issue to their classmates. Entries close on Friday 17 September 2010.

Details of the various cash prizes available and further information regarding the Competition are available at www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au, by email buysmart@deedi.qld.gov.au, or via telephone on 13 13 04.
BIWCC & Member Business ECO Forum
For more information on the monthly forums please visit:

http://www.innerwestchamber.com.au/
Department of Communities (Sport and Recreation) Information Sessions on changed funding programs.
The Queensland Government ordered a review of sport and recreation funding programs in July 2009.

The findings of the review have led to the creation of new funding programs. The new guidelines and application forms for these programs are accessible from 1 March 2010 via www.sportrec.qld.gov.au.
ANZAC Day 2010
Thank you to all who paid their respects to Australia's fallen soldiers on ANZAC Day.
2010 NRMA Insurance Community Grants Program
NRMA Insurance through its Community Grants program is offering grants of bteween $500 and $5000 to groups undertaking projects in areas of crime prevention, road safety, emergency readiness and the environment.

Community groups interested in applying for a Community Grant should visit www.nrmaqld.com.au/grants for more information.
New Go Card retailers around the electorate.
Commuters from Brisbane’s western suburbs now have an increased number of retailers to access go card services, in addition to using the telephone or going on-line.

New outlets include:

* Auchenflower train station, Auchenflower Terrace, Auchenflower
* Indooroopilly train station, Railway Avenue, Indooroopilly
* Milton train station, Milton Road, Milton
* Kenmore News and Casket, 2069 Moggill Road, Kenmore
* Wongabel News, Wongabel Street, Kenmore 
Go Card Media Release 
MacGregor/Jubilee Tce Planning Study
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has announced the finalisation of the MacGregor/Jubilee Tce Planning Study. For more information on the outcome of the Planning Study and the preferred option please consult my News & Views page.
Proposed Gerler St Telecommunications Tower
For Andrew's stance on Telstra's proposed telecommunications tower site at Gerler St, Bardon head to the News & Views section.
Mt. Coot-tha Community Services Directory 2009
Our Community Services Directory lists handy phone numbers for community groups & organisations, schools, kindergartens, sporting groups, local police etc. If you would like to print a PDF copy please click on the link below.
Community Directory 2009
Community Directory for Mt. Coot-tha electorate 
Remember to check the News & Views section for the latest updates around the electorate!
Find out how the Queensland Government is helping you save money.
Click the link for details.