Mark Boothman MP Blog - 2016 - Community

Today's travels through the electorate I came across some very keen and artistic residents working on their Christmas displays. Not only are the displays incredible their gardens deserve a mention as well, not a blade of grass out of place. Well done all! Plus wow its hot today!

On average, a single-use plastic bag is used for just 12 minutes but takes up to 1,000 years to fully decompose. Australians use over 5 billion plastic bags every year, 1 billion of those here in Queensland. If elected, an LNP Government will work for a nationally-consistent approach to phasing out single-use plastic bags to bring Queensland in line with other States and Territories.

Happy 100th Birthday Irene! After a short interrogation on her secret to a long healthy life, which she said was due to her great family, Irene was over the moon to see so many people turn up to her very special birthday. Irene received letters from The Queen, The Governor General and many many cards and presents from family, friends and the staff at Magnolia Cottage.

I have to take my hat off to the members of the Ormeau Lions and its members. Every Saturday from 6.30am rain, hail or shine they are there raising money at the Ormeau IGA for those in need.

Upper Coomera State College students participated in today's Walk For Daniel. Their behaviour was excellent and they all listened intently to our local Police Officer. Safety of our children will always be top priority. Plus a huge thanks to Upper Coomera Neighbourhood watch for hosting this event at the community centre.