Want to find out what is happening locally or what announcements the state government has made recently? Below are media releases, articles and speeches Vicky has made on behalf of the local area.
State Member for Sandgate Vicky Darling is inviting local residents with significant connections to their local community to come forward and share their stories in the lead up to the official commissioning of the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge.
Vicky Darling MP is urging parents to keep their children safer from online bullies and grab a copy of the Queensland Governments cyber safety brochure.
Sandgate and Bracken Ridge Action Group (SANDBAG) will receive a grant of ,000 to purchase a modified vehicle thanks to the Jupiter’s Casino Community Benefit Fund.
I urge everyone to get behind the Pyjama Foundation’s pyjama drive which is part of a national charity drive to help the more than 30,000 kids in care across Australia.
A new suite of sport and recreation funding programs has just been announced by the Bligh Government and I am writing to invite you to an information session that I am hosting in our local area.
For the first time ever, specialist science teachers will take up positions in Queensland primary schools to reignite the passion of students for science.
Vicky Darling today announced that TransLink’s go ready education campaign was making it even easier for Northside seniors to get information about using the go card.
'Go via' can be used on all toll roads in Queensland, including the Clem 7 and Airport Link tunnels, the Go-Between Bridge and the Gateway and Logan Motorways.
Residents on Brisbane’s north side are being urged to take caution if approached by people knocking on doors offering tree lopping services, following reports of men operating around Bracken Ridge.
The construction phase of the $315 million Houghton Highway Duplication Project commenced in February 2008. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2011, weather permitting.
The project involves construction of a new 2.7 km bridge between Brisbane and Redcliffe. The new bridge will be located 35 m east of the existing Houghton Highway bridge and will feature three traffic lanes, a pedestrian/cycle path, and a dedicated fishing platform.
The project is wholly funded by the Queensland Government and is being delivered by Main Roads and its construction contractor, the Hull-Albem Joint Venture.
The Queensland Government is committed to providing all Queensland children with a flying start in life. In February 2010 Premier Anna Bligh launched a discussion paper about the future of education in Queensland.
With reference to the trials of school zones on multi-lane roads— Will the Minister advise details of how the trial will be conducted and the process upon completion of the trial?
With reference to the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 which required that all new puppies and kittens, in addition to existing cats and dogs that are sold or given away, be microchipped- How many cats and dogs have been microchipped since the legislation became active on 1 July 2009 and how is this assisting the community?
How will the Panvax H1N1 vaccine for school children, their families and the general public, be rolled out and how can the vaccine be assessed by the community?
With reference to the recently announced website initiative designed to give the community more information about their local emergency department— How will this website assist the community and when will it be operational?
With reference to a fire in August last year that destroyed a classroom block at Sandgate and District State High School – Will the Minister provide an update of progress to replace these classrooms?
Will the Minister advise how much has been spent on supporting people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, in the Sandgate Electorate, over the last three years?
With reference to the recent announcement of an increase in funding for the Home and Community Care programs— How will this increase assist older people and people with disabilities living at home in the electorate of Sandgate?
How many residents of the Sandgate Electorate have taken up the opportunity to have a free assessment of their power usage through the ClimateSmart Home Service?
Will the Treasurer advise how the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative has been providing assistance to residents of the Sandgate Electorate over the last three years?
