I want to talk about an issue that’s particularly important as the Christmas holidays draw near, with some families doing it especially tough, and that’s food wastage. Can I first say I’m proud to have once again partnered with Foodbank Queensland for their annual Christmas Donation drive. My office will be taking donations of non-perishable…
I wanted to share an exciting event coming up in my electorate. Next month I’m going to be holding the very first Bonner Seniors’ Expo at Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre. It’ll be on from 10am to 4pm on the 22nd of November, and what a day it’s going to be. The Expo will be a…
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Report released today has revealed that the number of overall complaints made in 2016-17 about the nbn makes up just 1% of the total number of households connected. Bonner MP Ross Vasta says the rate of complaints remains in line with the increased rate of the rollout. “Yes there are complaints…
The Turnbull Government will accept the recommendation of the Energy Security Board (ESB) for a new National Energy Guarantee to deliver more affordable and reliable electricity while meeting our international commitments. Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said under The Guarantee households and businesses across Bonner would have access to affordable and reliable power. “The…
When- Saturday 25th November 2017 Where- Hemmant Church, 69 Hemmant Tingalpa Road, Hemmant. Free Christmas face painting from 5 pm Sausage sizzle (only $2) from 5 pm Shameless community singing of carols in the church from 6 pm Raffles Visit from Santa Light supper provided
We are very excited to announce a special planting day and community event close to Wynnum on the 5th November 2017. With the help of Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee and Brisbane City Council, we have a fantastic line up of treats for the morning: 9-10am – planting 10-11am Geckoes wildlife display 11-12pm Installation of…
Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta today announced that grant applications for round two of the Coalition Government’s Safer Communities Fund programme are open. The Safer Communities Fund delivers on the Coalition’s ongoing commitment to keep Australians safe and secure. Only safe communities can be strong and prosperous, and…
Hibiscus Lesiure Centre Open Day – 14th October, 8am-5pm 90 Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt Lots of Activities: Free Swim Safety Checks Waterslide Free Group Fitness Classes Face Painting Sausage Sizzle and more… And the from 5:30pm onwards Cereal for Coffee will be screening the movie Sing poolside: Don’t forget to bring a…
Local small business owners learned how they can win a contract as part of the Federal Government’s $200 billion Integrated Investment Program, during a Defence Industry Forum hosted yesterday by Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta MP. “The Government has allocated $200 billion over the next 10 years to build up our Defence Force capability…