Asphalting works will be taking place on the Gateway Motorway and Pacific Motorway at Rochedale, between 8pm and 5am from Thursday 31 October to Thursday 14 November 2013, weather permitting, as part of the Gateway Upgrade South and South East Busway extension.

During these works, some on-ramp closures will be required in addition to single lane motorway closures. The detour maps and dates below detail the necessary on-ramp closures and alternative routes.

What to expect during these works:

– Traffic controls and detour signage will be in place to guide motorists.

– The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/hr during works hours to ensure the safety of motorists and road workers.

– Police will be present to ensure the safety of motorists.

– Some noise and lights associated with construction vehicles and equipment.

– Minor traffic delays may be expected.

Every effort will be made to keep disruptions to a minimum. Please contact a project team member on 1800 799 686*  if you wish to discuss these activities in further detail.

 Miles Platting on-ramp to the Gateway Motorway southbound

Temporary on-ramp closure required from 8pm to 5am on the following nights:

– Thursday 31 October

– Friday 1 November

– Wednesday 6 November; and

– Thursday 17 November.



Miles Platting on-ramp to the Pacific Motorway southbound

Temporary on-ramp closure required from 8pm to 5am on the following nights:

– Monday 4 November

– Tuesday 5 November; and

– Friday 8 to Thursday 14 November, excluding Saturday and Sunday nights.

The annual Rotary Community Service Awards recognise the relationship between Community Service Organisations and their support partners. This program celebrates the vital contribution of Corporate Social Responsibility, Philanthropy and other forms of business, government and Community support to the not-for-profit sector, formally acknowledging their amazing contribution and showcasing some of the wonderful work being done in our community

Recipients of these each of these awards embody Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self” and Rotary’s ethical guideline in its 4-way test, a call to moral excellence.

Guidelines and Criteria for some of these Awards: 

UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR AWARD

The recipient of the Unsung Hero of the Year Award should truly take Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” and incorporate it into their everyday lives.  The criteria for selection are that they

(1) be unpaid volunteers;

(2) have given many hours to their respective organization;

(3) have made positive contributions;

(4) might be, but are not necessarily, in leadership positions;

(5) are NOT generally known to the community at large; and

(6) are NOT Rotarians. 

SERVICE ABOVE SELF EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

The criteria for selection are that they

          (1) be a full-time educator or other school employee residing or working within the Wynnum Manly and Lota  District;

(2) exemplify the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” by going above and beyond the requirements of their job to make a positive impact in our community through community service ; and

(3) are NOT members of the Rotary Club of Port of Brisbane. 

Recognition for each recipient will be in the form of an appropriately engraved plaque. 

“The Coalition Government is delivering on its election commitment to scrap the carbon tax,” Ross Vasta said today.

“When the carbon tax is gone, households in Bonner will be around $550 better off in 2014‑15 than they would have been with the carbon tax in place.  This is about taking the pressure off electricity and gas bills,” Ross Vasta said

“Small businesses in Bonner have been hit with escalating bills due to Labor’s carbon tax.

“The carbon tax has been hurting jobs, hurting Australian manufacturing and adding to the cost of doing business.

“During the 2010 campaign, Julia Gillard promised there would be no carbon tax under a Government she lead, during the 2013 campaign Kevin Rudd declared he had terminated the carbon tax,  both declarations were untrue.

“Labor must listen to the clear message sent by the Australian community at the 2013 election. Bonner do not want a carbon tax.”

Every day the Labor Party opposes the repeal of the carbon tax is another day they continue to thumb their nose at the people of Bonner.

Every day the Labor Party opposes the repeal of the carbon tax is another day they continue to stand for higher power prices for households and families.

The repeal bills will remove the carbon tax, end the carbon tax on fuels used in shipping, rail and air transport and on synthetic greenhouse gases. 

“The Coalition Government will deliver on its promise to the Australian people and will introduce the repeal bills as the first item of parliamentary business”, Ross Vasta said.

The officer will be available to conduct Personal Interviews on the complete range of Departmental services and benefits on:

Thursday 31st October
Interviews- 10am to 1pm

An appointment for an interview may be made by telephoning the Wynnum RSL Sub Branch on (07) 3396 7333

Urgent enquiries can be directed to the Department on 133 254

I am once again sending care packages of food and goods to our troops in Afghanistan in 2013 via my ANZAC Care Package Drive.  With Remembrance Day fast approaching, the packages are a little something from home which let our servicemen and women know that we are thinking of them and appreciate the tough job they are doing on our behalf.

For those of you who weren’t involved last year, I collected donations of non-perishable food and goods which were assembled into post boxes during a mammoth working bee held at my Electorate Office, before being sent off to troops serving in Afghanistan.  With the generous support of the Greater Mt Gravatt Mansfield Lions Club, Woolworths and lots of donations from community members, over 500 kilos of items made their way to overseas troops as a little reminder of home and a means of showing our appreciation for the work done by our troops.

I have scheduled this year’s working bee from 9am – 12pm on Saturday, 26^th October at my Electorate Office and am now calling for volunteers to help assemble packages on the day and also for donations of items to go into the packages.  below is a list of suggested contents which can be donated – it can be something a small as a bag of Minties, a lip balm, a pair of socks or a packet of chewing gum.  Every little bit helps and even one small item can make a difference.  I am hoping to have the packages delivered to the troops in time for Remembrance Day.

If you would like to help then thanks!  You can contact my electorate office to register your interest.  Similarly, if you can’t make it on the day but would like to donate an item, it can also be dropped off to my office.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on October 26^th for a great event.

Regards 

Ian Walker MP| Member for Mansfield |
E-mail: Mansfield@parliament.qld.gov.au

Phone: (07) 3849 3488 | Fax: (07) 3849 3511

CONTENTS for CARE PACKAGES

For the Explosive Detection Dogs

·         Box of dog biscuits

·         Dried beef bones

·         Tennis balls

·         Toys for the dogs

·         Treats for the handlers

The parcel MUST NOT contain aerosols, batteries or other explosive, flammable, radioactive or dangerous goods prohibited in the post or any of the following:

·         No glass

·         No pork products

·         No alcohol

·         No cigarettes

·         No aerosols

·         No religious material

·         No pornographic material