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An innovative road-trauma website called Share My Story is an effective tool in combating the road toll said a spokesperson from the Department of Transport. The campaign, which conveys about 250 stories online, was designed to highlight the ongoing effects of road trauma, through the voices of survivors, victims and grieving family and friends. The [ READ MORE ]
Pimpama residents are not convinced by recycled water, despite a community open day held yesterday at Pimpama Water Treatment Plant, to inform locals of its benefits. Local resident, Stephanie Gorecki said she will not use recycled water. “I’m concerned about hormones and antibiotics which are put into the garden and then build up in the [ READ MORE ]
sIt’s your last chance to contribute to Labrador’s ‘Big Picture’ community project which is nearing the collation stage and is due for completion mid June. The project is being funded by Queensland Government’s Community Renewal program and will be housed at Labrador Community Centre. Project Coordinator, Susie Marcroft says she was motivated by the lack [ READ MORE ]
Students and local residents are frustrated by the lack of parking at Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus. The new Gold Coast Hospital which began construction early this year required demolition of a large student car park as well as spaces at Parklands. Students’ cars are filling up local streets, especially Castle Rock Street, where time [ READ MORE ]
Queenslanders’ will be drinking fluoridated water from December 2008 despite opponent’s efforts for a state-wide referendum. A survey conducted by the Local Government Association in 2005 found 70% of Queenslanders’ wanted a referendum before fluoride was mandated. Queensland Government established a 100% reimbursement of capital costs incentive to local councils but none took it up. [ READ MORE ]
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