Work is about to start to repair Landsborough-Maleny Road at Bald Knob following damage during consecutive summers of heavy rain. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell said the project would restore the section of road to its original condition. "Heavy rain in 2011 saturated the ground and caused ... more
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Just over one week left to add your voice to The Queensland Plan
Andrew Powell MP Member for Glass house, today encouraged community members to get involved in the conversation about Queensland’s future before consultation closes on 30 August. “Don’t keep your ideas to yourself, make sure you add your voice to The Queensland Plan,” Mr Powell said. ‘We have ... more
Popular tourist route re-opens to traffic
Palmwoods-Montville Road will today re-open to traffic following the completion of reconstruction work to repair significant landslip damage. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell today thanked local residents, businesses and motorists for their patience and cooperation while works were underway on ... more
Clubs Get Going and Get Playing for another round
Sport and recreation clubs throughout Queensland are being encouraged to apply for funding to improve their services and facilities, with the Newman Government launching round two of its Get Going and Get Playing programs. Get Going and Get Playing are two of three programs that make up the ... more
Hinterland Connect trial to continue
The Hinterland Connect trial bus service will continue with the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Regional Council reaching an agreement to extend the trial service for a further 12 months. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell announced the service would be jointly funded and continue as a ... more
Symposium draws waste industry leaders together
Environment Minister Andrew Powell today welcomed industry leaders and international delegates to a Waste and Recycling Symposium in Brisbane. Mr Powell said the symposium came at a time when the Newman Government was working to improve the state’s waste strategy. “The Newman Government is ... more
Changes reduce red tape for community events
Local community groups are cheering the State Government’s changes to liquor and gaming laws which will make it easier to hold fundraising and community events. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP said the new laws passed by the Government this week would let groups hold events without the need ... more
Fourth annual ‘Andrew’s Great Walk’ a huge success
‘Andrew’s Great Walk’ held for the fourth year in a row was a huge success and the local Member was thrilled with the show of support from the community. Flanked by both the Chaplains and School Principals from Maleny and Conondale State School, Member for Glass House Andrew Powell, made the 34km ... more
Awards thank Glass House volunteers
The fourth annual Glass House Volunteer Awards were held today recognising the contribution by many volunteers across the Glass House electorate. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP held his annual ceremony and afternoon tea to coincide with National Volunteers Week as a way of saying ‘thank ... more
Hinterland to benefit from tourism focus
[Video]The Sunshine Coast Hinterland tourism industry will benefit from a new cohesive and collaborative promotion campaign. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP welcomed the renewed and re-focused commitment to deliver a complete package of options to persuade travellers to the region. “It is ... more