Out and About with Ariana

It has been another busy period across Pumicestone, with a major milestone for Bribie Island, a focus on community safety and plenty of reasons to celebrate our local people and organisations. 

After years of promises, we are getting on with delivering a new four-lane Bribie Island Bridge. The Crisafulli Government has revealed its preferred design, retainingthe existing bridge as an active transport link for pedestrians and cyclists. Geotechnical investigations and detailed design work are progressing, with locals encouraged to have their say before consultation closes on November 27. 

We also welcomed Premier David Crisafulli and the cabinet team to Bribie Island for Community Cabinet, giving residents, businesses and community groups the opportunity to speak directly with Ministers about local issues. Thank you to Bribie Island RSL and Sandstone Point Hotel for hosting the visits. 

Community safety remains a priority. The government is bringing stronger bail laws to Parliament, including tougher consequences for serious repeat offenders who commit further offences while on bail. We've just passed new laws to create the QLD Protection Commission that will identify risks and make QLD kids safer. 

Closer to home, Marine Rescue Queensland Bribie Island celebrated the commissioning of its primary rescue vessel Bribie 1, and opened its newly renovated radio room. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers helping keep our boating community safe. I also congratulated new Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club members completing their Surf Rescue Certificates. 

It was wonderful to celebrate five years of Caboolture Safe Space, recognising its important peer-led support for people experiencing distress. 

Local businesses and organisations are also benefiting from the Secure Communities Partnership Program, with My Berries and the Abbey Museum receiving security upgrades to help protect their people, premises and valuable collections. 

There have been fantastic achievements across our community, including Waraba Cricket Club fielding its first junior team, Bribie Island Scouts celebrating 60 years and John and Barbara marking 60 years of marriage. 

I am also proud to support young local talent through my Bright Future Grants, including gymnast Kalara, who represented Queensland at the National Club Championships and sporting talent Carter Betham, competing in rugby union and shot put. 

Beyond Pumicestone, work has started on the $60 million TAFE Centre of Excellence at Petrie, creating more opportunities for skills, training and rewarding careers. I also celebrated the important contribution of volunteers and community organisations across our electorate, including those supporting Queenslanders through challenging times. 

From major infrastructure and stronger safety measures to local sporting achievements and community milestones, I will continue working hard to deliver a fresh start for Pumicestone. 

To raise an issue with my office, contact pumicestone@parliament.qld.gov.au or (07) 3474 2100.