State Update

Give ‘em Heaps

I was thrilled to join Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, and representatives from the GPS Rugby and Valley District Cricket clubs recently to officially open the new Ashgrove Sports Ground clubhouse. I know this has been a much-anticipated project for everyone connected with these two magnificent clubs, and locals can’t wait to pop down and check it out!

The redeveloped club will provide significant refurbishment of the community hall and public space around the existing main building; new amenities blocks, two additional change rooms dedicated to female athletes, a strength and conditioning gym, a first aid room, and referees dressing room.

I worked hard to secure $2.5m in funding towards this project when I was first elected, and it was certainly a proud day to see that commitment delivered.

2032 Olympics – the Ultimate Home Game

The Olympic and Paralympic games will kickstart a major revitalisation of the Gabba Stadium. Connecting the Cross River Rail and the Brisbane Metro, it will deliver a walkable connection to South Bank and Brisbane CBD via Brisbane City Council’s new green bridge, providing greater accessibility for those with all levels of mobility, making it one of the most accessible stadiums in the country. The Gabba Stadium redevelopment will see the Stadium fully demolished and rebuilt, with improved disability access and improved access to public transport. Additionally – the rebuild will anchor significant urban renewal including delivering more housing, including social and affordable housing. The redevelopment will support the long-term needs of community, professional sports, and the entertainment industry at large, in the city of Brisbane, before and after 2032.

Experiences of Victims of Crime

Clean Up Australia Day

March 5 was Clean Up Australia Day, and this year I teamed up with Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) and the Lions Club of Ashgrove/The Gap to make sure our creeks and parks are free from plastics and other rubbish. A couple of different locations were being targeted, with activities running from 8.00-10.00am. The Lions put on a thank-you BBQ at Alfred and Lucinda Best Park.

Everyone and anyone was warmly welcomed – it was a great opportunity to contribute towards local environmental initiatives, have a chat to interesting locals and hear from SOWN experts on creek care before grabbing a snag.

We live in one of the safest parts of Brisbane, even so, crime can happen anywhere. When it does, victims of crime want to be supported throughout the process, they want access to information regarding court proceedings, they may need financial assistance to recover, and importantly they want to feel safe again. As part of my Parliamentary work, I would like to hear from locals who have experienced crime in the past two years, and feel like they can share their experience with me, so I can work to identify areas for improvement. If that’s you, please get in touch via the details below.

If there’s anything here you’d like to know more about, or would like to connect with me generally, please reach out.