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I’m committed to continuing to provide support to deal with the cost of living. I’m happy to announce that households will receive a power rebate of more than $175 to help put downward pressure on power bills in the next financial year. This is on top of the $575 in energy rebates already provided to…
As we approach Easter, I want to take a moment to reflect on the year so far. Parliament has returned with a focus on addressing some of the most pressing issues facing our country. We are working hard to establish the Housing Australia Future Fund, strengthen paid parental leave, address the gender pay gap, and…
I can’t believe we’re already into April. I feel it’s so important that we appreciate the good times and work collectively through the tough times. I hope you have come through the recent weather events okay. My office was working hard to report all the potholes, fallen tree branches, grass related jobs and more these…
St John’s Anglican College year 9 student and squash star Sarbani Maitra recently competed at four major squash tournaments – three of them overseas – in late 2022 and early 2023 against national and international competitors. From January 4 – January 8, Sarbani represented Australia at the world’s most prestigious junior squash tournament, the British…
For the dedicated readers of The Lake News, you will be amongst the first to hear about the Inala Electorate’s Small Business Awards in 2023. I understand the value that small businesses add to our community, and I want your help to recognise their invaluable contributions by nominating them for an award. I encourage you…
By Paul Jackson – What’s Strong With You? When it comes to addressing the challenges of living together in community, there are many ways to get stuff done. Some will move us toward a healthy, flourishing community and others away from it. I’m not primarily talking about what gets achieved here but how it gets…
As we started our 2023 Scout year, we were sad to say goodbye to some of our youth, who have decided to try new things. We wish them all well in their future activities. Meanwhile, our remaining Scouts have eased into the new year slowly, as they find their feet in the new school year….
The 1880’s were a boom time for coal exploration in Queensland – coal became the primary source of energy and expanding railways provided a growing market. The Queensland Land and Coal Company, established in 1881 was one of a number of companies formed to search for coal at that time. Historically located at Homestead Park…
By Marge Breitenbach, who grew up in South Africa. It was a sad, heartfelt goodbye. Just to think that you have gone forever to that cold cemetery where the wind can howl incessantly through the trees. We have been so very close for a very long time – actually many years! You were my first…
By Happy Hearts One thing that we love here at Happy Hearts is nature play, and you might be surprised at just how much of an impact that it can have on your child’s development. Here’s some of the top reasons why playing outside is so important: Social skills: When children play outside together they…