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Jess Pugh MP for Mount Ommaney

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25.01.2022 Domestic Violence is still far too common, but it was clear last Sunday at the unveiling of the red bench that our community has zero tolerance. Thank you to the organisers and to those who came along. It was a special honour to hear from the Red Rose foundation’s Betty and our own local DV survivor Marilyn, who shared her amazing story. I am simply in awe of her. If you know someone who is struggling with DV, please offer your support. It could make all the difference. With Milton Dick MP

25.01.2022 When Im out and about people often tell me how much they hate hooning in our communities. Now local police will have new high-tech cameras and drones, plus new laws to help tackle hooning. So if the owner of a car filmed hooning says they werent driving at the time, they will need to prove it. The Palaszczuk Labor Government has always invested in police resources and put more frontline police on the beat.

25.01.2022 2020 BUDGET: We’ve just handed down the State Budget.Stay tuned for more information about what this means for our community!

24.01.2022 There is less than 24 HOURS left to vote in the 2020 Mount Ommaney Small Business Awards! Dont delay, make sure your favourite business or employee gets your vote. VOTE now via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/smallbizawards with Sheenas, Milton Dick MP.

24.01.2022 YMCA Jamboree Heights are a fabulous community facility in the backstreets of the Centenary suburbs, going strong for 40 years!!! New manager David has set up some super fun Ninja sessions on the second week of the school holidays. He also offers fantastic deals for FIFO workers AND free trials too! There is always so much happening at YMCA, head down and see what you are missing! https://www.ymcabrisbane.org/gym/locations/jamboree-heights

24.01.2022 Don’t miss out on taking the family to see some of our awesome local Christmas lights! Here are some to visit BUT comment below if you know of some other great ones too!!! 22 Rosemount Street, Sinnamon Park 2 Elsie Place, Sinnamon Park... 17 Everard Street, Westlake 168 Horizon Drive, Westlake 5 Kaputar Close, Riverhills 71 McPherson Rd, Sinnamon Park 1 Moncrieff Court, Mount Ommaney

24.01.2022 Tues Dec 1 - nil and nil! :D

24.01.2022 Monday 30th November - zero on zero

24.01.2022 Speaker Curtis Pitt and I go way back, so I didn’t want to miss his presentation to the Governor at the opening of parliament last week. Curtis Pitt is not only the fantastic member for Mulgrave but last term he served the parliament as speaker with distinction and diligence, and I know he will do so again this term. With Curtis Pitt MP

23.01.2022 Last year pre-COVID I caught up with Amanda Appleby Hair another fab local hairdresser, she works from home in Riverhills and is a master colourist according to Rach in my office. Shes nominated in the Hair and Beauty category and is brilliant at applying for State Government Grants. Are you an Amanda fan? Then Vote before VOTING CLOSES today at 5pm!!! Voting for your favourite business or employee closes soon, so dont forget to vote for your favourite business via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/smallbizawards (photo taken pre Covid)

23.01.2022 Lets face it COVID has been tough on everyones mental health. Looking after our mental health is as important to our recovery effort as any other health or economic initiative. At the beginning of the pandemic we moved quickly to invest $28 million in community health and mental health services to ensure we could provide the support Queenslanders need. Recently we announced an extra $46.5 million to support Queenslanders mental health and well-being through programs across the state. Find 5 minutes for yourself to take a look at the new Dear Mind website, someone you know could benefit. Remember help is always there if you need it, like Beyond Blues Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service on 1800 512 348. VISIT https://mentalwellbeing.initiatives.qld.gov.au/

23.01.2022 ONLY HOURS REMAIN to vote in the 2020 Mount Ommaney Small Business Awards! Dont delay make sure your vote has been cast for your favourite business or employee! VOTE now via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/smallbizawards . with Reclaim Health and Rehab

22.01.2022 Queensland is STILL open for Queenslanders!!! With school holidays upon us, now is the perfect time visit somewhere different, whether its a far north QLD or part of the Coast that youve never visited before. Get out there and support our local tourism operators COVIDsafe!.Where are you headed too? comment below, let me know!

22.01.2022 There’s no doubt this festive season will be harder for many local families. From today, I’ll be offering a limited run of Christmas care bags to Mount Ommaney constituents who are doing it tough. These care bags will be for those who have lost their jobs or struggling financially due to decreased business as a result of COVID-19. The care bags will be different each time but include things like bon bons, mince pies, toilet paper, hand sanitiser, toiletries, or a selection... of fruit and veges. For those of you who'd still like to donate those items, contact the office on 3737 2120 or at [email protected] or just drop them off between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Otherwise be on the look out for the times care bags will be available for collection or drop off (till they run out). Thank you again to those thoughtful locals who have donated. We really are the best community on earth. (details below) . . . . . . (Care bags are only available to residents in the state electorate of Mount Ommaney).

21.01.2022 Following an increase in COVID-19 cases in Sydney's Northern Beaches region, additional border restrictions will be implemented in Queensland. Anyone from the Northern Beaches will need an exemption to enter Queensland. If an exemption is granted, they will have to go into hotel quarantine for 14 days. From 1am Sunday 20 December, anyone entering Queensland from NSW will need a Queensland Border Declaration Pass. Travelers can apply for a pass online from 8pm tonight.... We are also asking anyone who has been in Greater Sydney or the NSW Central Coast who enters Queensland to get tested and self isolate until they receive their result. We strongly recommend Queenslanders intending travel to Sydney to reconsider their plans. We will continue to carefully monitor the situation in NSW. #covid19au

21.01.2022 Lovely Larysa is a longtime resident of Jamboree Heights, and she popped in to discuss some super fun ideas around how to beautify our area and make it even more community oriented! We are so lucky to have residents like her thinking about how to make our wonderful community even better! If you have an issue or idea that you think I need to hear about, please reach out.

21.01.2022 Can you help Baby Give Back with their Christmas Gift Appeal? This Christmas is going to be one of the hardest yet for many families within the south east Queensland community. Baby give back currently have over 1000 requests for Christmas presents for families we support, children and adults included. It would be incredible if the community could rally together to provide hope and happiness for so many vulnerable families. They will be having our last Brisbane Collection Da...y for 2020 on the 5th December at Storage Choice, Sumner Park from 8:30-11:30am. If you have a cot, pram, car seat, nappies, wipes or any of our other accepted items - we are still collecting these items on the day too to fill out many orders heading out before Christmas. Any questions please email Katie at [email protected] with Milton Dick MP, Baby Give Back See more

21.01.2022 One of the reasons I got into politics is because I strongly believe every young Queenslander deserves to access a world class education. Our local State Schools are integral in creating the leaders of tomorrow and the new senior school facilities at Centenary State High School had the current student leaders bursting with pride! They were thrilled to show their school off and I was extra impressed with the energy efficiency measures that the architectural design included (in addition being beautiful!) Well done to the team involved in this fantastic project I know Principal Mr Brew and the Centenary family are thrilled!

21.01.2022 BREAKING: Queensland borders will open to the Australian Capital Territory at 1am on Friday, September 25. Great news only made possible by another day of zero cases.

21.01.2022 The Vietnamese Womens Association have worked tirelessly over many years to bring their vision for a Womens Wellness Cottage to life. Now more than ever we know how important mental well-being and community support is. So it was an honour to be able to attend the very first tree planting event at the Cottage with President Mai and the committee and my good friend Charis Mullen MP - State Member for Jordan. I cant wait to see what an amazing hub this space becomes for the Vietnamese Womens community.

20.01.2022 UPDATE ON VISITOR LIMITS: From 1am TODAY, visitor restrictions will lift and normal visitor rules will apply to aged care facilities and hospitals. If you’re sick, stay home and immediately arrange a COVID-19 test. #covid19

19.01.2022 FRI 18 - ZERO NEW CASES

18.01.2022 SAT 19 - ZEO CASES

18.01.2022 Lisa Easton has made road safety her mission since becoming our Oxley beat cop, especially for our kids walking to school! Her latest mission was to improve road safety for little pedestrians on Seventeen Mile Rocks road as they walk to school, and Im thrilled to report to the Oxley community that some of the signage around the Pedestrian crossing will change to make it easier for approaching cars to see they are approaching a crossing- especially during school hours. Thanks to the Corinda SS parents who also raised this with me!!!!

17.01.2022 We're in for some hot, hot, hot days across the state! As the weather heats up, look out for friends and family (especially the elderly, young children and pregnant women), seek shade, stay cool and drink plenty of water Repost from Queensland Health

17.01.2022 TUE 15 SEPT 1 new confirmed case an overseas arrival who is already in quarantine.

17.01.2022 WOW its been another big term, but weve made it! Hope that all our hardworking students, staff and families a safe and restful holiday break Term 4 starts on Tuesday, October 6.

17.01.2022 No matter how mild your symptoms. Please .

17.01.2022 Its beginning to look a lot like an Election! Yard signs will be up soon, and if youd like to show your support for me then fill out the form below. Having a sign at your house is one of the easiest ways to ensure I can continue to deliver for our community.My dedicated team (like my dad Dave) does everything from delivery, install and removal. #ImBackingJess https://forms.gle/rceU4qABN3DSdPE69

16.01.2022 I finally got to catch up with the delightful Kandice McBride Architects in person when she stopped in with her absolutely gorgeous boy to pick up her small business awards info! Kandice is an acclaimed architect who is also part of the The Entrepreneurial Parents Project, and she said COVID was crazy busy for her! Seems like lots of people had time to make big decisions about home projects and decided Kandice was just the woman to help bring their vision to life! www.kmarchitects.com.au. VOTING CLOSES this sunday, so dont forget to vote for your favourite business and employee via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/smallbizawards

16.01.2022 SUN 20 SEPT: 2 new confirmed cases - one is an overseas arrival and one is a close contact of a known case, both are in quarantine.

16.01.2022 Saturday 28th - 1 new overseas acquired.

15.01.2022 1 new confirmed case - person returned from overseas, in hotel quarantine.

15.01.2022 Voting for the Mount Ommaney Small Business awards closes tomorrow at 5pm. Local legend Pete Butler from @Prompt Maintenance Services is a third year in a row finalist and a bit of celebrity! Here he is talking in one of the premiers videos about the $250 Electricity & Utilities Rebate! Under the COVID-19 economic relief package, all QLD households have received a $200 cut to our power bills to help offset household electricity and water costs while we tackle this pandemic.Plus were also bringing forward an additional $50 cut to your energy bill in September.

14.01.2022 By inspiring kids to be the best they can be, we know sport can change lives. As part of the Olympics Unleashed program, we’re encouraging local primary schools to host an Olympian to share their amazing stories with our students. Just like Corinda did with Natalie Cook the olympic beach volleyballer. This is an exciting opportunity for kids to meet our Aussie Olympic Heroes. Today, 14 April, marks 100 days until Tokyo 2020 Athletes have been visit...ing schools across Queensland and inspiring students with amazing stories about perseverance and dedication Schools can learn more and register their interest on the Australian Olympic Committee’s Olympics Unleashed webpage details below! Photo take pre COVID 2019 See more

14.01.2022 Sunday 29 November *No new community acquired cases reported overnight but 2 new cases - one is overseas acquired, one is a close contact also in hotel quarantine.

14.01.2022 Did you know Mount Ommaney Special School has an AMAZING op shop run by the staff there? Although its shut right now, they are preparing to reopen by stocking it with beautiful clothes and homewares. Recently I visited with Minister Grace Grace MP to visit their new $8 million two-storey multi-purpose classroom block.Its been fitted out to suit all students needs and it features an industrial kitchen, laundry, outdoor learning area, therapy room & classrooms. How good does it look!With Mount Ommaney Special School Parents

13.01.2022 SUN 13 SEPT- Zero cases!

12.01.2022 Another fantastic morning out and about with Milton Dick MP and the team! Chatting to locals in Jindalee at Streets Ahead Cafe (near coles).With the first day of school holidays, most locals are pleased to be able to be able to enjoy it thanks to the low cases of COVID. Come say hi Im here till 11am today!

11.01.2022 Darra locals will have seen this recent update on the Darra Park and Ride upgrade! Im so pleased to announce that the tender has now been awarded to Winslow constructions to build the upgrade and support locals jobs! The upgrade will include 184 new car parking spaces, as well as improvements to pedestrian safety, lighting and bike storage with increased connectivity around Darra station . Works will commence shortly and be complete by late 2021 weather permitting! For more info visit the link below.

11.01.2022 Chris Cox from Space4cyclingbne was one of my very first visitors back when I was first elected, and all he wanted to talk about was improving cycling infrastructure for the south west! This week we were so proud to open the cycle underpass attached to the Len Waters overpass a.k.a. the Sumner Road Upgrade. Chris and the local bicycle users group have played an integral part in lobbying for these upgrades, and I’m so happy he was able to be there alongside Minister Mark Bailey to officially open this brilliant piece of infrastructure.

11.01.2022 From 1am TODAY, Queensland will open to Greater Sydney + Victoria! Also anyone who has travelled here from those places will be able to leave hotel quarantine. Those people must have returned a negative COVID-19 test result since entering Queensland before being allowed to leave quarantine. Those who have been in the South Australian hotspot must complete 14 days of hotel quarantine at their own expense. ... Queensland Police will also conduct random road intercepts, but there will be no border checkpoints and drivers will no longer be required to display their pass when entering the state. As always, if you aren't sure of what to do, or how this applies to you, please contact my office on 3737 2120 or at [email protected]

11.01.2022 FRI 11 SEPT- 2 new confirmed cases - both linked to previously known cases.

10.01.2022 MON 14 SEPT - Zero new cases.

10.01.2022 THE SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS TROPHIES HAVE BEEN ORDERED!!! Based on popular vote, this years awards were very tight with several ties for the first time!!! The awards were more popular than ever with over 9000 locals getting involved, just like Kerrie, Janette and Tash who picked up these awesome taste of Mt Ommaney prize packs just for voting. Theyll be tucking into goodies from some of last years winners like 17Rocks chocolates, Cafe 63 Sinnamon Park, Mt Ommaney Fruit Market. Im so excited to be getting ready for our LIVE streamed awards night, so make sure you like the event page to ensure you can join us at 7pm on the 29th of September via 2020 Mount Ommaney Small Business Awards - COVIDsafe & LIVE! With Centenary & Districts Chamber of Commerce, Milton Dick MP.

09.01.2022 The Sumners Road Upgrade and the Len Waters Overpass were officially opened this week! 6 lane congestion busting intersection. A new cycle underpass. Additional U-turn facilities for local industrial, business and community hubs. With Annastacia Palaszczuk MP ...

09.01.2022 Saturday 19th December - 0 & 0

09.01.2022 A few months ago I was super excited to announce funding for OCCA to preserve the Angle Stemmed Myrtle, and they were kind enough to invite me along to their AGM so I could tell all the members in person! With about thirty people in attendance, we are so lucky to have this awesome group looking after our community and the entire Oxley catchment!!! With Oxley Creek Catchment Association.

08.01.2022 Its hard to believe that the State Election is less than 7 weeks away. Many of you have asked how you can support for me, so that I can continue to deliver for our community as we unite and recover. One of the easiest ways you can help, is by putting an election sign in your front yard. My team does everything from delivery, install and removal, its so simple! If you are like middle park local Conner, and would like to show your support, just fill out this online form below, and we will be in touch. https://forms.gle/rceU4qABN3DSdPE69

08.01.2022 It was a very Merry QCWA Christmas at their recent Trivia Night. Well done to the Oxley committee for another wonderful event filled with good food, friends and great costumes!

08.01.2022 The word is out! Forest & Petals is the gorgeous new florist thats just opened up in Riverhills next to All Things Tasmanian and Just Poppys. They have a gorgeous assortment of potted plants, orchids, fresh cut florals and dried natives too.I popped in to pick up a gift for my sister Isabella, who just loved her monsterata! Be sure to check them out and welcome them to the local 4074 community!

08.01.2022 Friday 27th November- zero on zero

06.01.2022 WATCH LIVE ONLINE VIA https://www.facebook.com/events/784458018969662/

06.01.2022 JUST IN: From 1am tomorrow, the number of people at outdoor gatherings can increase from 50 to 100. Gatherings at private residences, whether indoor or outdoor, are limited to 50 people. If you’re sick, stay home and arrange a COVID-19 test.... #covid19

06.01.2022 Emme is a young Leslie Knope in the making and is our 2021 YMCA Youth Member for Mount Ommaney! We caught up for Youth Week this week and I found out that she’s passionate about domestic violence, involving more young people in the political process and educating our youth about consent. I’m so looking forward to working with her this year on these important issues. With YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament

06.01.2022 WOOHOO Year 12 Final results are in! A big Congratulations to all Mount Ommaney Year 12 graduates. Just this morning, all graduates will have received their Qld Certificate of Education, subject marks and ATAR scores. This is particularly special as these students are the first full cohort to graduate since the introduction of Prep in 2007, the first Year 7s at high school and the first seniors to complete a new QCE system. WOW... After an especially after such a tough year you should be so proud of yourselves and remember that your ATAR score is not the be-all and end-all - one number will not define your future career. There are so many different pathways available for students to reach their goals. All the best for the next chapter - we are all so proud!

05.01.2022 Today is the Greyhound Adoption Program QLDs -National Adoption Day!!! Anyone that knows greyhounds knows that they make the most amazing companion dogs. In 2015 the Palaszczuk Government boosted the Greyhound Adoption Program and since then 1224 retired greyhounds have found fur-ever homes with big-hearted Queenslanders. If your household is considering a dog, contact the GAP to complete an application for your new fast friend. For more information check out the link below.

05.01.2022 Every day that I’m alive now, and I come across this bridge, I’ll be thinking of him" - Gladys Waters. Gladys’ husband Len Waters was Australia’s first known Aboriginal fighter pilot in World War Two. Len fought courageously for his country, becoming an elite pilot of a Kittyhawk and receiving six medals for his war service.... After the war, Len and his sweetheart Gladys raised their family in Brisbane’s southwestern suburbs, becoming much-loved identities in the community. Gladys, Len’s wife of 46 years until his passing in 1993, still lives in Middle Park today just a few blocks down from the new $80 million Sumners Road Interchange. I was honoured to join Gladys, now 92 years old, to announce the bridge’s official name: The Len Waters Overpass. It’s a fitting tribute for a remarkable Queenslander.

04.01.2022 THURS 17 SEPT - 1 new confirmed case - a contact of a known case and in quarantine.

04.01.2022 Last week we observed RUOK Day, a day where we check in with family, friends and loved ones to see how they are travelling. Our mental health is even more important during Covid, so Oxley locals, led by Theresa Rich-Hoyle, came out to #chalkaboutmentalhealth . It was absolutely awesome to see so many locals out supporting this annual community event, the artwork stretched for almost 100 metres! I know this issue is important to many Oxley locals, its important to me too, and I really urge anyone going through struggles with their mental health to reach out for help, there are people who love you and want to listen.

04.01.2022 With so many of us working at home this year, our pets have become a little too comfortable having their humans around 24/7. This week Rachel in my office had to bring her corgi Freddy into the office. He was suffering major separation anxiety from her hubby adam who had to do a few days in the office. I’m curious how are your furbabies coping with your return to the office? Have you got any tips for Freddy?

04.01.2022 ZERO CASES TODAY

03.01.2022 THURSDAY 26 NOV - 0

03.01.2022 BORDER PASS UPDATE: From 1am on Tuesday, December 1, travellers entering Queensland will only need a border pass if they’ve been in a hotspot or overseas in the previous 14 days. Queensland Police will conduct random road intercepts, but there will be no border checkpoints and drivers will no longer be required to display their pass when entering the state. Greater Sydney and Victoria will no longer be declared hotspots from December 1, while Queensland remains closed to Grea...ter Adelaide with any travellers required to do 14 days of hotel quarantine at their own expense. #covid19au

03.01.2022 SAT 12 SEPT 3 new confirmed cases - all contacts of previously confirmed cases and in quarantine If you are unwell, stay home and immediately call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84) to arrange a test.

02.01.2022 Before After! One critical part of the Sumner road overpass upgrade was securing brand new noise barriers for Sinnamon Park residents who back onto the newly expanded on and off ramps. I was proud to fight for this additional funding and I'm pleased to report that they are now installed!! Thanks to the locals who raised this with me in my first term. They look great!

01.01.2022 My car has clocked up a lot of miles over the campaign, so the team and I treated ourselves to that new car feeling! A big thanks to local business Formula Detail. Absolutely loving and thinking it’s a great Christmas gift idea! Thanks Ethan

01.01.2022 Friday, 18 December - 0 locally acquired cases -3 new non-locally acquired cases. Two of today’s new cases were acquired overseas and detected in hotel quarantine. The third case is a NSW resident who travelled to Queensland by air this week, tested positive, and has since returned to New South Wales

01.01.2022 Sadly COVID has meant an increase in Domestic Violence because victims have been trapped at home with their perpetrators. Now more than ever supporting our local DV support networks is so important. Thats why we have increased funding to one of our fantastic local services. We are supporting Churches of Christ to help them help you by responding to the increasing demand. Remember, If you need help please do not hesitate to reach out to DV Connect on 1800 811 811 or contact my office. We are here to help.

01.01.2022 POSTAL VOTE APPLICATIONS OPEN: As we being to unite and recover its important that you get to have your say. For those wanting to postal vote, its easy! Either register Online via https://bit.ly/2FpLWyA Submit a paper application from the info that youll receive with a letter from me, via mail soon, or Apply for a postal vote via my office at either [email protected] or call 3737 2120.