HIGHLAND Park residents have been stunk out by excessive cow manure along their rural neighbour’s fence line, according to Gaven MP Alex Douglas. Dr Douglas said residents were sick of smelling manure from a neighbouring property, known as ‘Hinkler Farm,’ which is being developed for high density housing. “The property owner and developer of this [...]
Energy drink advertising is promoting bad road safety
Gaven MP and general practioner Dr Alex Douglas says advertising of well-known energy drink Red Bull is contrary to sensible road safety advice. “I’m appalled that advertising is advising tired drivers to simply have a Red Bull and continue to drive,” he said. “Particularly during the current holiday season where traffic is abnormally heavy, I [...]
Beattie’s ‘Rusty’ legacy tarnishes new GC Hospital
RUSTY and inferior grade steel roof panels purchased in New Zealand have been installed at the $1.76 billion Gold Coast University Hospital, revealed Gaven MP Alex Douglas in Parliament today. Dr Douglas likened the saga to former Premier Beattie’s dog ‘Rusty’ and other failed Government projects, after being tipped off by a building contractor who [...]
Nerang residents have win on new dental equipment
OUTDATED equipment at Nerang Public Dental Unit, which made an elderly woman ill, will be replaced after complaints from patients, staff and Gaven MP Dr Alex Douglas. Dr Douglas said in response to his question, yesterday the Health Minister denied receiving any complaints relating to the old equipment but advised the equipment would be replaced. [...]
ABC Radio segment on Mobility Scooters
Alex Douglas MP talks with John Birmingham about the rise in the use of mobility scooters by those who should really be opting to walk… click here for radio clip
