Jun 3, 2020Independent investigation into child neglectThe Minister for Child Safety Di Farmer today announced an independent investigation into the alleged neglect of three children last week...
May 7, 2020We need to remember it can be both Women and Men who suffer Domestic ViolenceThis 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, 2020Public Warned to Avoid Scams by Unlicensed Persons Due to COVID-19Property owners are being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed persons to conduct plumbing work during the global...
Mar 10, 2020Domestic 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, 2020Don’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, 2019Caboolture Police unveil fitting tribute to fallen colleaguesMinister for Police, and the Member for Morayfield, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll in officially...
Sep 24, 2019Tougher drink driving laws locked inMonths after signalling a crack down on distracted drivers, the State Government has passed tough new drink driving laws for Queensland....
May 8, 2019New rules to protect black jewfish and Moreton Bay molluscsBlack jewfish are now better protected under new rules that apply to commercial and recreational fishers, and the take of gastropods and...
May 8, 2019Katarina Carroll appointed Queensland Police CommissionerPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Katarina Carroll is Queensland’s new Police Commissioner. The current Fire and Emergency...
May 8, 2019Action on Australian 4WD Hire WelcomedState Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls has welcomed news today that the ACCC has started court action against Smart Corporation Pty Ltd...
May 8, 2019Increased elder abuse awareness drives rise in calls to HelplineThe number of calls to the Palaszczuk Government-funded Elder Abuse Helpline increased by more than 17 percent during the 2017-18...
May 8, 2019Domestic Violence Breaches remain record high in QueenslandNew data released by the Queensland Police Service* has once again highlighted the hurt and impact of domestic and family violence across...
Feb 12, 2019SCAM ALERTCommunication 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, 2019Over 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, 2018How Scams Work – the Anatomy of a scamMost 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, 2018New 4WD lift laws provide greater consistencyVehicle lift modification laws will be changed in Queensland to create greater consistency for 4WD motorists. Transport and Main Roads...
Nov 21, 2018Deb’s plan to save sweltering petsLNP Leader Deb Frecklington is calling on residents to back her plan to prosecute callous pet owners who leave their dogs to swelter in...
Nov 21, 2018CALL FOR A TOTAL BAN ON SHELLFISH PILLAGINGState Member for Pumicestone, Simone Wilson has called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to instigate an immediate total ban on...
Aug 27, 2018Identify theft is a threat in every scamMost people associate scams with attempts to trick you out of your money. However, your information is also valuable to scammers....
May 6, 2018New laws started on 16 April to clean up the towing industryThe Palaszczuk Government’s new legislation to clean up the towing industry and protect motorists from unscrupulous tow truck operators...