Gaven MP Alex Douglas said the LNP’s Get in the Game policy would support grassroots sports development on the Gold Coast and help families with cost of living pressures. Dr Douglas said the three-year, $16 million initiative would encourage more local children to play sport in local clubs, after he was recently approached by a [...]
Ministers pass buck on consultation on Carrara Games development
DESPITE numerous requests for community consultation over the proposed Carrara Commonwealth Games precinct, the State government continues to ignore residents’ concerns, said Gaven MP Alex Douglas. Dr Douglas asked the State Development Minister in Parliament today whether there would be consultation with local residents over the development which would impact upon their daily lives considerably. [...]
Welcome home Sam Stosur and Sally Pearson
On behalf of the Gold Coast, congratulations to tennis champion Sam Stosur and world champion hurdler Sally Pearson on their recent success overseas. Let’s support these amazing athletes at their welcome home at Broadwater Parklands at 3 pm today. “We all all incredibly proud of Sam and Sally,” Dr Douglas said this morning. “I hope [...]
Carbon tax to pressure sporting club wallets
Local sporting clubs may be forced to pass on higher power bills to their membership or cut back on services and facilities under Labor’s carbon tax, said State MP for Gaven, Alex Douglas. “Labor’s carbon tax will threaten the survival of many local sporting clubs already struggling from higher electricity, insurance and water charges. Parents [...]
Public transport uncertainty surrounds Carrara development light rail plans
PUBLIC transport was a main concern of local survey respondents in the Carrara Sporting and Entertainment Development Survey, said Member for Gaven, Dr Alex Douglas MP, today. Dr Douglas asked the Minister for Transport, in Parliament, which residential areas would need to be resumed if the Gold Coast light rail links to the heavy rail [...]
