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    • Jun 3, 2020

    Independent investigation into child neglect

    The Minister for Child Safety Di Farmer today announced an independent investigation into the alleged neglect of three children last week...
    • May 7, 2020

    We need to remember it can be both Women and Men who suffer Domestic Violence

    This was written in as a letter to the Editor, and yes Domestic Violence can happen to both Men and Women. Fran Says “keep an eye out...
    • Apr 7, 2020

    Public Warned to Avoid Scams by Unlicensed Persons Due to COVID-19

    Property owners are being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed persons to conduct plumbing work during the global...
    • Mar 10, 2020

    Domestic Violence…Our System is Broken.

    March 2020. To begin, and to ensure that there is no confusion; if you set your children and your partner on fire because you cannot get...
    • Jan 14, 2020

    Don’t get caught out with refunds and exchanges this season.

    Don’t get caught out with refunds and exchanges this season. Regret grabbing that item in this year’s Boxing Day sales, or thinking of...
    • Oct 23, 2019

    Caboolture Police unveil fitting tribute to fallen colleagues

    Minister for Police, and the Member for Morayfield, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll in officially...
    • Sep 24, 2019

    Tougher drink driving laws locked in

    Months after signalling a crack down on distracted drivers, the State Government has passed tough new drink driving laws for Queensland....
    • May 8, 2019

    New rules to protect black jewfish and Moreton Bay molluscs

    Black jewfish are now better protected under new rules that apply to commercial and recreational fishers, and the take of gastropods and...
    • May 8, 2019

    Katarina Carroll appointed Queensland Police Commissioner

    Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Katarina Carroll is Queensland’s new Police Commissioner. The current Fire and Emergency...
    • May 8, 2019

    Action on Australian 4WD Hire Welcomed

    State Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls has welcomed news today that the ACCC has started court action against Smart Corporation Pty Ltd...
    • May 8, 2019

    Increased elder abuse awareness drives rise in calls to Helpline

    The number of calls to the Palaszczuk Government-funded Elder Abuse Helpline increased by more than 17 percent during the 2017-18...
    • May 8, 2019

    Domestic Violence Breaches remain record high in Queensland

    New data released by the Queensland Police Service* has once again highlighted the hurt and impact of domestic and family violence across...
    • Feb 12, 2019

    SCAM ALERT

    Communication and grooming If you give them a chance to talk to you, they will start using tricks in their scammers’ toolbox to convince...
    • Jan 16, 2019

    Over the phone Scammers call and SMS too.

    Phone calls are made by scammers to homes and businesses in a wide variety of scams, from threatening tax scams to offers of prizes or...
    • Dec 18, 2018

    How Scams Work – the Anatomy of a scam

    Most scams follow the same pattern and once you understand this, the tricks of the scammer become easier to spot. If you look carefully...
    • Nov 21, 2018

    New 4WD lift laws provide greater consistency

    Vehicle lift modification laws will be changed in Queensland to create greater consistency for 4WD motorists. Transport and Main Roads...
    • Nov 21, 2018

    Deb’s plan to save sweltering pets

    LNP Leader Deb Frecklington is calling on residents to back her plan to prosecute callous pet owners who leave their dogs to swelter in...
    CALL FOR A TOTAL BAN ON SHELLFISH PILLAGING
    • Nov 21, 2018

    CALL FOR A TOTAL BAN ON SHELLFISH PILLAGING

    State Member for Pumicestone, Simone Wilson has called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to instigate an immediate total ban on...
    • Aug 27, 2018

    Identify theft is a threat in every scam

    Most people associate scams with attempts to trick you out of your money. However, your information is also valuable to scammers....
    • May 6, 2018

    New laws started on 16 April to clean up the towing industry

    The Palaszczuk Government’s new legislation to clean up the towing industry and protect motorists from unscrupulous tow truck operators...

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