Mark Boothman MP Blog

It is always a great pleasure to discuss local and small business issues with the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce. We need to get behind our local small businesses and spend money locally, especially now when times are tough for them. They need your support!

Queensland’s economic performance is slipping.

Hello again, in this weeks wrap I give updates on Exit 54, our schools also Police numbers and community safety along with what our community service clubs have been up to.

Congratulations to all the successful community grants! $35,000 to upgrade tuck shop facilities at Cedar Creek State School P&C, $16,988.52 to upgrade hall at QCWA Coomera, $6,244.50 to purchase indoor bowls equipment for Studio Village Community Centre, $9,079.19 to purchase IT equipment for Oxenford & Coomera Community Youth Centre to name a few.

Albert River Community Farm open day is on today. They couldn't of picked a better day! The community farm looks after special needs individuals and gives them the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities. We have built up a nice variety of crops and orchid trees over many years. And I must say there has been a lot of work involved. Well done all!