Paronella Park powers back to the future

by | Mar 17, 2010 | Media Releases

A popular far north Queensland tourist park which once led the nation in its use of hydro-electricity is once again running on green power, thanks to a $45,000 heritage grant from the Bligh Government. State Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said Paronella Park near...

Strong support for charity cycling event

by | Mar 16, 2010 | Media Releases

[singlepic id=133 w=320 h=240 float=left]A field of more than 65 riders saddled up for the inaugural ‘Ride for Isabel’ on Saturday to launch Bike Week 2010 in Far North Queensland, said Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt. The 85 kilometre bike ride between Flying Fish...

Expanded autism centre officially opened at Edmonton

by | Mar 12, 2010 | Media Releases

Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk today officially opened Autism Queensland’s expanded early intervention centre at Edmonton with State Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt. Ms Palaszczuk said the expanded and refurbished learning centre in Edmonton would...

Master plan for Mount Peter moves a step closer

by | Mar 11, 2010 | Media Releases

Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe said the populace of Cairns and the southern growth corridor of Mount Peter was today a step closer to getting a master planned community, following Federal Government support for assessment of its planning...