Last month I enjoyed my second visit to the Country Women’s Association(CWA) Mermaid Beach Branch for their 60th annual meeting, albeit masked. At the meeting I had the opportunity to share updates regarding the vaccine rollout. Most of the women had already received their first dose of the vaccine, which was fantastic to hear. In […]
I congratulate all the Olympic athletes and medallists who have done us proud at the Tokyo Olympics. Special Moncrieff congratulations go to Chelsea Hodges, who won gold in the 4 x 100 medley relay and Cameron McEvoy for his bronze medal in the mixed 4 x 100 medley relay. I also congratulate Gold Coasters Emma […]
Last week I had the great pleasure of visiting the Nerang Visitor Information Centre and art gallery in my electorate of Moncrieff. Both are run entirely by the selfless volunteers of the Nerang Community Association. The Nerang Visitor Information Centre is located inside Ceramic House, which is a beautiful heritage home built in 1919 […]
Gold Coast Bulletin 31 July 2021
‘I would like to thank Federal Member Angie Bell for the support she has given MEGC in our first year in supporting our federal funding applications and in particular supporting Surfers Paradise.’ Jan McCormick CEO, MEGC
The Moncrieff Community Cabinet was formed by Angie Bell MP as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. The Member for Moncrieff said, “This is a group of dedicated individuals and leaders from across cultures and faith organisations who are at the front line of support for our local central Gold Coast community. […]
Gold Coast Bulletin July 10 2021
‘While we continue to prioritise the safety of our communities, Study Gold Coast is working closely with the City Heart Taskforce to ensure the future for our city. Eighteen months on since the virus first emerged, the world is a very different place, but we know we have the capabilities to address the unforseen challenges ahead. We are ready and waiting to meet them head on.’ Hon Rob Borbidge AO, Chair Study Gold Coast and former Qld Premier.
I invite Australians to book a holiday on the Gold Coast now. Whether it’s driving from Brisbane or Ipswich this weekend, or if you’re coming from interstate, say, Victoria—or New South Wales when the Queensland Premier reopens the border, as she invariably will—the more locals and tourists that enjoy our enviable lifestyle at cafes, at […]
Gold Coast Bulletin 19 June, 2021
Emeritus Professor Ned Pankhurst is an executive member of the City Heart Taskforce and chairman of the Home of the Arts (HOTA) board.
It gives me great pleasure to pay special tribute to Moncrieff constituents and fellow Gold Coasters who were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List just this last Monday. Dr Charles Steadman was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to tertiary medical education and to gastroenterology. Tony […]
It gives me great pleasure to rise on the Special Recreational Vessels Amendment Bill 2021. This is an industry that is so important on the Gold Coast, and it is one that has been going through the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill will amend the Special Recreational Vessels Act 2019. ‘Special recreational vessels’ is the term […]