Mark Boothman MP Blog

Huge thank you to our Rural Fire Brigade Volunteers for their efforts to help protect our communities. Special mention to Ben Naday, Rural Fire Brigade Volunteer of the Year. Today, on the topic of bushfire readiness, I asked a question on notice to the Minister for Emergency Services, asking when our bushfire condition signs will be reinstated. The department has removed signage without replacing them. Residents and tourists use these signs as a subtle reminder of conditions.

Many residents and tourists rely on these signs as a subtle reminder of current bushfire conditions, especially for those who live in areas with poor mobile coverage and limited internet connectivity. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a problematic bushfire season that could devastate residential properties. Therefore, it beggars’ belief the Department of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has removed 300 of these warning signs across Queensland and only replaced 64 of them.

Sunday afternoon community roadside at Helensvale (with my youngest daughter. I had to bribe her with Maccas.😩), Discovery Drive opposite the skate park.

Time for a community roadside at Oxenford. Michigan Drive near SPAR Express Oxenford

Gold Coast Knights Cricket Championships Season 2 is this weekend at Kleinschmidt Oval Riverstone Crossing. 🏏 Twelve teams from around South East Queensland will compete for the top prize money and the coveted trophy. 🏆