| | Albert Budget: At a glance
ALBERT DRIVERS BIG WINNERS IN STATE BUDGET
The Albert electorate is set to benefit from a well-rounded, financially-responsible Budget, framed... 
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| | Beenleigh - Beaudesert Road upgrades key Budget focus for Albert
Today’s State Budget has delivered key funding for long-awaited improvements to Beenleigh – Beaudesert Road, State Member for Albert Margaret Keech...
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| | Lights, camera, action – Gold Coast home to budding film makers
Dreamworld was transformed into a mini-Hollywood last night, as budding film makers battled it out as part of the ‘Dream A Better World’ Primary...
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| | Mount Warren Park State School leads the way with water saving education
Primary schools adopting a ‘water-wise’ approach will have the chance to win $5000 as part of the Waterwise Schools Recognition program announced by...
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| | Government urging residents to be ‘ClimateSmart’
The Queensland Government is urging residents to reduce energy consumption in the home as part of a new plan to help tackle climate change.
Member...
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| | Keech seeks local icons for Queensland 150th Celebrations.
What makes Queensland truly unique?
That’s the question being asked in the lead-up to Queensland’s 150th Celebrations next year, and Member for...
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| | Making Queenslanders Australia’s Healthiest People
The challenge to make Queenslanders healthier has gone local, with the community being asked to have their say on whether junk food and drink...
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| | Name for new Oxenford West School
Oxenford West’s new school now officially has a name – it will open as Highlands Reserve State School next year.
Member for Albert, Margaret Keech...
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| | New maintenance funding for Albert schools
Twelve Albert state schools will benefit from a multi-million funding boost for maintenance announced by the Bligh Government, with plans for a major...
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| | Northern Gold Coast electricity upgrade powering ahead
A new multi-stage $11.3 million power upgrade to Gold Coast’s northern suburbs has taken a major step forward, Member for Albert Margaret Keech said...
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| | MP urges community input as new schools take shape
Work on three new state schools due to open for the beginning of the 2009 school year is on schedule, Member for Albert Margaret Keech said...
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| | All’s quiet in new cool schools
Coomera and Nerang state school students will now learn in a quieter environment after the Queensland Government installed reverse cycle...
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| | New career pathway for indigenous jobseekers
A major new training initiative is now providing jobseekers with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds with career opportunities in the...
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| | Trade training centre on the menu
A new $1.3 million hospitality trade training centre is to be built at Upper Coomera as part of a new joint State and Federal Government...
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| | GCBF funding boost for local groups
Four not-for-profit organisations in Albert will share more than $55,000 in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
Member...
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| | New wheels for Beenleigh QAS
A new ambulance has been officially handed over to Beenleigh Ambulance Station by Member for Albert Margaret Keech.
Mrs Keech said the $140,000...
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| | New speed limits to put the brakes on water hoons
The first stage of new waterway speed limits designed to improve marine safety in the South East will come into effect from 1 July 2008, Member for...
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| | More mental health services for Beenleigh
Young people in the Beenleigh area who are showing early signs or are at risk of developing mental health problems will have greater access to...
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| | Young parents to get helping hand
Young parents in Beenleigh and Eagleby will now be provided additional support and assistance through a new parent mentoring program, Member for...
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| | Beds boost for Albert aged care
Aged care services in the Northern Gold Coast region have received a boost with the opening of a new 10 bed high care transition unit at Pimpama...
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| | Albert boundary redistribution
A new streamlined Albert electorate will enable residents to connect with their local MP more easily, Member for Albert Margaret Keech said...
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| | MP won’t duck road safety
Feathered Jacobs Well residents will soon be able to cross the road more safely thanks to the efforts of the local MP.
Member for Albert Margaret...
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| | New state school for northern Coomera
Construction has commenced on a new State School for northern Coomera.
Member for Albert Margaret Keech said the new school would be open to...
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| | School puts a spring in students step
A new multi-million dollar state school at Coomera has won over students and their parents.
Member for Albert Margaret Keech, who presented...
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| | New bus service just the ticket
A residential community at Staplyton now has its own bus service thanks to a joint Translink and Gold Coast City Council initiative.
A route...
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| | School students start to swing
Beenleigh Special School has become the first state school in Queensland to install a special swing designed to accommodate a wheel chair.
Member...
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| | Facelift for historical village
The Beenleigh Historical Village will be upgraded as part of a Queensland Government funding initiative designed to promote the region as a tourist...
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| | Skills program to revamp centre
The Aishling Disability Centre at Eagleby will undergo major renovation in a Queensland Government funded project designed to skill up disadvantaged...
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| | Taps open for Albert residents
More than 23,000 Albert residents were today given reprieve from level 6 water restrictions as overnight rain continued to push combined dam levels...
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| | Power upgrade for Coomera
Energex has commenced a $1.1 million upgrade to electricity infrastructure in the rapidly growing Coomera area.
Member for Albert Margaret Keech...
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| | Recognition for community volunteers
30 volunteers were recognised for outstanding service to their community in this year’s Margaret Keech Australia Day Achievement Awards.
Award...
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| | Active kids to beat the bulge
PCYC branches at Beenleigh and Logan have combined to tackle the rising incidence of childhood obesity with the launch of the new PCYC Active Kids...
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| | Albert JP honoured
Albert resident Gordon Wiles was recently honoured after more than 25 years of service as a Justice of the Peace.
State Member for Albert Margaret...
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| | Bus services boost for northern Gold Coast
New bus services will provide residents in the northern Gold Coast growth corridor with more than 520 services per week from 9 July.
Member for...
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| | Chaplaincy funding for Albert Schools
Four schools in the Albert electorate will receive funding as part of the Beattie Government’s $3 million election commitment to provide school...
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| | Council boundary public forum
A community forum designed to provide an opportunity for residents to discuss local government boundary reform with their council and state...
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| | Easing the pressure on associations
My recent review of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 has resulted in the easing of financial and administrative pressures for small to medium...
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| | Gambling fund winners for Albert
Nine not-for-profit organisations in Albert will share more than $150,000 in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund...
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| | Government changes to take effect from 1 July 2007
The Queensland Government is set to introduce a range of important legislative and administrative changes from 1 July this year that will make our...
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| | Green centre scoops award
The Jacobs Well Environmental Education Centre has won a top award in this year’s Green Thumbs Garden Competition.
State Member for Albert...
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| | Howard Government fails Albert families
State Member for Albert Margaret Keech has criticised the Howard Government for failing to address spiralling housing affordability resulting in...
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| | I-METT motorsport complex proposal
A motor racing complex proposal for the Norwell /Rocky Point area has Albert residents divided.
Developer consortium I-METT's proposal for a motor...
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| | Local school encourages book worms
A new outdoor learning area designed to encourage greater student interaction with books has been unveiled at Cedar Creek State School.
Member for...
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| | Local students win Duke's gold
Three students from the Albert electorate were among 80 Gold Award recipients across the State in this year’s Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Danielle...
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| | Margaretkeechmp.com blasts into cyberspace
State Member for Albert Margaret Keech has encouraged local residents to ‘surf the net’ after Communication and Information Technology Minister...
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| | More Parking for Ormeau State School
Parents and residents are celebrating after the State Government announced a partnership with the Gold Coast City Council to increase parking...
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| | Police move to a new beat at Ormeau
The new Norfolk Village neighbourhood police beat has been officially opened by Police Minister Judy Spence.
Member for Albert Margaret Keech gave...
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| | Premier Peter Beattie’s Resignation
Member for Albert Margaret Keech has praised the leadership of Queensland Premier Peter Beattie after he announced he would formally step down as...
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| | School laptop deliveries begin
Schools in Albert will soon begin receiving new notebook computers as the State Government delivers on this year’s education budget commitment to...
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| | Sequana’s Cup celebrations
Melbourne Cup celebrations were in full swing as residents at Sequana Retirement Community at Upper Coomera kicked their heals up in style for this...
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| | VMR long service volunteers honoured
State Member for Albert Margaret Keech recently presented National Long Service Medals to seven members of the Jacobs Well Volunteer Marine Rescue...
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| | Jobs boom for northern Gold Coast
A jobs boom in the Yatala Enterprise Area (YEA) is predicted in the next five years thanks to a major new training, recruitment and transport...
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| | Funding boost for Albert schools
Students at Windaroo State School will benefit from a new multi purpose shelter after the school was approved for funding assistance through the...
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| | Local jobseekers skill up for work
One hundred Beenleigh and Eagleby jobseekers will get customised training and personal support to overcome employment barriers through a new...
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| | New transport project for Yatala workers
Beenleigh and Eagleby residents will benefit from a new affordable transport service enabling them to commute to the Yatala industrial area for...
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| | Funding seminar boost for local sport
School P & Cs and local sporting organisations will benefit from a funding information seminar designed to increase awareness on sport and recreation...
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| | Local Council Reform Decision
The Local Government Reform Commission’s decision to move Beenleigh and Eagleby into Logan City Council has come as a surprise to State Member for...
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| | New cinema complex gets thumbs up
A new multi-million dollar cinema complex development is set to transform the Beenleigh area.
State Member for Albert Margaret Keech, Gold Coast...
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| | Curtain raises on new performing arts centre
A new $5 million performing arts centre and music block has been unveiled at Upper Coomera State College.
Member for Albert Margaret Keech, who...
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| | Norfolk Village to get new state school
Planning has commenced for stage one of a new $27 million state school to help meet the needs of families in the northern Gold Coast region.
State...
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| | Recognition for local long service JP
An Albert resident was recently honoured after more than 25 years of service as a Justice of the Peace.
State Member for Albert Margaret Keech...
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| | Anzac Day at Coomera State School
Member for Albert Margaret Keech has praised the participation of students after attending this year’s Anzac Day Service at Coomera State...
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| | BrisBOCA opens new Beenleigh office
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert has hailed the opening of a new Brisbane Bird Observers Club (BrisBOCA) office at Beenleigh Historical...
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| | Fair Trading investigates stocktake sale bling
State Member for Albert Margaret Keech is urging Gold Coasters to be wary of jewellery traders advertising huge discounts for their end of financial...
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| | Funding boost for local clubs
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert is encouraging local sports and recreational clubs to apply for grants in the latest round of Sport and...
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| | Funding hits the target
State Member for Albert Margaret Keech officially opened a new wheelchair access path at the Gold Coast Clay Target Club on Sat 24 March.
The new...
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| | Green light for traffic signals
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert has praised the efforts of local residents after the Department of Main Roads (DMR) recently approved the...
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| | Help for Homebuyers
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert has reaffirmed her commitment to helping homeowners and first homebuyers tackle housing affordability with...
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| | International Women’s Day
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert has praised the work of local women’s groups ahead of International Women’s Day on 8th...
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| | Local Council to get LSRP funding boost
State Member for Albert Margaret Keech is pleased to report that the Albert electorate will benefit from the approval of grants totalling more than...
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| | Local Larry Volunteers Honoured
19 local good Samaritans were among almost two hundred honoured for their volunteer work in the cleanup after Cyclone Larry devastated the north...
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| | Local students in tune with MOST
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert, is encouraging more young people to take up a musical instrument after two local students were chosen to...
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| | Manufactured Homes Act review
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert, is urging local residents living in residential parks to have their say on laws covering Queensland’s...
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| | Mother’s Day gifts that matter
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert, is urging residents to give their mothers the gift of life this Mothers Day.
From 1 July 2007 smoke...
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| | New state school for Coomera
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert, has announced that construction could commence on a new state primary school for Coomera as early as June...
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| | Police Beat Official Opening
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert attended the official opening of the new Jacobs Well police beat on Friday 30 March.
Police Minister...
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| | Windaroo Student Leaders Shine
Margaret Keech MP, State Member for Albert was delighted to present this year’s leadership awards to students from Windaroo State School.
Awards...
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| | Yatala Enterprise Area shuttle link
Member for Albert Margaret Keech has welcomed a proposed new mini-bus shuttle service between Beenleigh train station and the Yatala Enterprise Area...
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