Jonty Bush - Member for Cooper

What a team! 🥰

So thankful for this crew of people who gave up their time on Sunday to talk with locals about 50c fares and how we can make our community an even better place to live.

Want to join us this weekend? Send me a message.

Who’s supervising a learner driver at the moment? 🚙

The Department of Transport and Main Roads is hosting a free workshop on Thursday 22 August 2024 at Carseldine for supervisors of a learner driver.

Scan the code below to register.

The workshop aims to empower supervisors with insights into key risks, common mistakes and practical test areas, ensuring their learners are road ready.

We are fast tracking another 159 social and affordable homes in Southport for people in need.

They’ll be close to local shops, services and public transport.

It’s part of our Big Housing Build, giving more Queenslanders a place to call home.

Kerri is a well known and loved beautician, who’s recently gone out on her own and has set up a home studio in Paddington.

Caring, clever and great at her job. If you love supporting our local small businesses and our boss-lady’s then look her up!

I’m loving the creative and useful gardens that people are building.

Locals in Bardon told me about this one on Lilley Road which helps the whole street reduce their waste while building compost.

What systems have you set up in your home or neighbourhood?

Domestic and family violence can take many forms.

Technology facilitated abuse is a growing concern and Grant from Concentric Concepts supports victim-survivors to stay safe.

His team can detect and then remove surveillance and recording devices from homes, cars and phones. They help develop safety plans, and work with authorities to gather evidence of technology abuse and coercive control.

It's important that our community works together to end domestic and family violence and while in an emergency you should always call 000, you can contact me if you require local assistance.

I’ve got to give a shout out to this guy… Matt Bashford.

People often ask me how I do it - well Matt is a big part of that answer.

He organises me, he does kids lunches, he coaches basketball, attends the awards nights when I can’t. He makes dinner, fills up my water bottle when I’m exhausted.

He watches B-grade horror movies through his fingers just to spend time with me. Reorganises his schedule at last minute to make our family life work.

He is loyal. And patient. And he’s loved me like no one else in this world.

In a world that’s so busy and loud and congested I’m so lucky you found me.

❤️

Planned burns around Mt Coo-tha this week will create a bit of smoke in our area.

Push ups are even better when it's for a good cause.

Happy to support colleague Mick de Brenni in his push up challenge raising funds for Lifeline.

If you are able to support his campaign, I'll put the link in the comments.

As some of you know, I have two rescue dogs at home, Benji who lets any old stranger in but won’t let them leave, and Beanie who chews sticks, shoes, socks, chairs, hoses, and on to anything else she can get her paws

Luckily I met Val Bonney from The Gap this week.

Val is a recognised dog trainer and author, and she generously gave me a copy of her three books! If you’d like to buy a copy of Val’s books I'll put the link in the comments.

The Senate, Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee inquiry into Deepfake Sexual Material starts today.

Often targeting women and young people, deepfake material causes extraordinary harm.

After the passage of this bill, the non consensual creation and sharing of deepfake material will be a criminal offence.

The inquiry starts at 9am and can be viewed here:

https://www.aph.gov.au/News_and_Events/Watch_Read_Listen

Congratulations ✨🎆

On to the semis.

Petrie Terrace State School is a beautiful community.

This years art show was again a brilliant example of the students talents, and parents’ ability to dig deep and support.

Special thanks to incoming Principal Caroline Bofinger, P&C President Nicolas who didn’t stop all night, and the boys from Ray White Paddington who auctioneered the event.

Starting the 5th of August.

I’m ferry excited.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL TREE DAY

National Tree Day is on Sunday, July 28, so come along to Paten Park Native Nursery from 10am-1pm on the day to help us celebrate.

Whatever your age or interest, there’ll be something for everyone, with children’s nature craft activities, a bush foods stall, guided bushwalks with Dr Ketah Silvester from Brisbane Edible Gardening and the chance to meet some delightful orphaned flying fox babies with their carer Rebecca Appleton of Bat Conservation & Rescue QLD.

57 Paten Rd, The Gap. Parking is limited, so please park up the road near the Scout Hall and walk in if you can.

Great to have Cr Greg Adermann’s support for our Reclaim The Trails - walk, run, reclaim Mt Cootha event.

The event is really coming along with over 200 committed to activating our trails on the morning of Saturday 3rd August.

We’re meeting here at JC Slaughter falls, and currently working on additional parking options.

We also need a generator to help with power on the day. So if anyone has a spare Genny, or would like to kindly donate one for the morning for a great cause please let my office know.

Amazing energy at Brisbane Capitals quarter finals last night!

It’s also great to see the Auchenflower Stadium renovation coming along… would be even better if we could squeeze a few more dollars out of Michael Healy MP … 🙏😜.

Brisbane Basketball
Basketball Queensland

Good luck to everyone taking part in The Guzzler Ultra this weekend ❤️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️❤️

I won’t be with you this year but looking forward to seeing everyone at our Reclaim event.

Ho ho ho, it was a busy night working the bar at Hilder Road State School’s Christmas in July trivia night last night.

Our P&Cs do such a great role in pulling these events together - well done everyone!!

Labor’s focused on transforming Australia into a renewable energy superpower.

This solar station will power 80,000 homes, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 450,000 tonnes annually and support 500 local construction jobs.

While Labor gets on with the job of lowering your power bill, Peter Dutton is clinging to his nuclear fantasy!

WATERWORKS ROAD REVIEW UPDATE

Solving our local traffic issues will take all levels of government putting politics aside and working constructively together.

Councillor for The Gap Ward, Steve Toomey and I have met a number of times to talk about the increased pressures on our roads, Waterworks Road particularly.

With almost 35,000 car trips each day, Waterworks Road is one of Queensland’s most congested and dangerous roads.

Which is why I’m pleased to share we’ve been able to deliver a transport study on Waterworks Road.

This study will investigate opportunities for infrastructure and network improvements, to support a more reliable, safe and attractive transport network.

This is a Brisbane City Council road, however, I’ve helped secure over $300,000 of State Government funding for this project. The technical advisory group will comprise both State and BCC officers.

I have expressed my view that the study must consider opportunities to enhance our active and public transport services.

Please feel free to write to me if you have an interest in this.

EMILY's List Australia is one d the best organisations you’ve never heard of!

Through a collective feminist movement, Emily’s List gets progressive women elected to Australian parliaments at all levels of government.

I’m grateful to be one of their endorsed candidates and loved catching up with CEO Pamela last week to talk about the priorities worth fighting for at the October election! ❤️💪❤️

C’arn the decider

I'm continually impressed by the students at The Gap State High School

This year's Investiture Ceremony was a great opportunity to celebrate them, their peers and their loved ones and wish them the best with their leadership journey.

Well done to Principal Anne McLauchlan, P&C President Erin Williams and the entire school community.

Thank you also to Cr Steven Toomey, and local Primary School Principals for making the time to prioritising these important moments for our young people into your diaries also.

Calling local food trucks…

Brisbane food trucks - we need you!

One of our two Saturday food trucks has just cancelled (engine trouble 😌). Are there any food trucks out there keen and available to feed the hungry runners and their cheer squads this Saturday? We usually have two trucks between approx 11am and 7 or 8pm as well as a pop-up Felons Brewery, coffee and donuts.

Hit us up if you or someone you know is keen!

⭐ Queensland Supergrid Cadetships Now Open to Highschoolers

The Miles Labor Government is expanding the Supergrid Superhero Cadetships to High Schoolers, with up to 100 students set to benefit from an electrical cadetship at 55 regional, rural and remote Queensland Ergon and Energex depots. 🌟

This means:
✅ TAFE supported cadetships for 100 high school students
✅ More opportunities for rural and remote students to kick start their careers in energy
✅ Experience with some of Queensland’s leading energy providers
We’re unlocking Queensland’s potential, delivering skills needed to keep our economy strong and opening doors to good jobs for Queenslanders at all career stages.

🌐 Discover more at https://tafeqld.edu.au/employers/partnerships/energy-queensland-partnership-program

The Gap State High School

If you’re concerned about your personal or property safety in our area come along to Thursdays discussion with Queensland Police.

Contact my office for details.