$20,000 boost for community fitness

FITNESS students at Beaudesert High will be able to muscle up on improving the health of people in the community after the school P&C secured a $20,000 Commonwealth grant for new gym gear. Beaudesert High, which offers free personal training for senior citizens and people with a disability, will buy new treadmills, rowing machines, spin…

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2016 Election: Speech to Parliament

Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (12:11): It gives me great pleasure to stand and address the House in acknowledging the incredible contribution that led to my re-election. Before I do so, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding maiden speeches that I have witnessed over the last couple of days from new members in this place, from…

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Marriage: Speech to Parliament

Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:46): Yesterday in the House we saw the introduction of the plebiscite same-sex marriage bill by no other than the Prime Minister. This is a potentially vexed issue. I call on colleagues to show the courage to respect the opinions of others during this debate and to show the courage of their…

Lauren inspired for the future

A BRIGHT young woman from Brassall is feeling empowered for a career in the outdoors after completing a koala conservation project with the Green Army at Peak Crossing. Lauren Thomson, 18, was among five young people from Ipswich and the Fassifern to graduate from the Commonwealth Government program recently. The team worked for eight months…

Celebrate National Landcare Week in Wright

FEDERAL Member for Wright Scott Buchholz is applauding the work of local Landcare volunteers as National Landcare Week ramps up across the country. National Landcare Week, which goes from September 5 to September 11, is an annual celebration to acknowledge the valuable work carried out by more than 100,000 Landcare volunteers. For more than 25 years Landcare has shown vision…