PETITION TO OPEN QUAID’S ROAD
Quaid’s Road is a critical piece of infrastructure that has been closed to the public for 40 years. With your help it can be available for the use and benefit of everyone. You can HELP by signing the petition below. You can HELP by signing the petition below. Principal Petitioner: Iain Edwards Scan to sign […]
Run Port Douglas
Run Port Douglas has unveiled a redesigned Half Marathon course for 2026, with Australian Olympian Andy Buchanan describing it as “the best half marathon course in the world.” Following the success of the inaugural event last September, organisers have listened closely to participant feedback and refined the course to create an even more spectacular running […]
Savannahlander Wins Best Tourist Attraction in Queensland
QLD Day celebrates the anniversary of the day Queensland stood on its own, officially separating from New South Wales in 1859. The Crisafulli Government promotes QLD Day with community-based awards including “BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION.” Wil Kemp and Mike Lee from our very own Savannahlander travelled to Brisbane today to receive the award for the best […]
Two Weeks Left
Applications Open for 2026 Export Awards David Kempton Member for Cook is pleased to share that the Crisafulli Government is calling for nominations from Queensland’s leading exporters for the 2026 Premier of Queensland Export Awards with only two weeks left. The awards are among the State’s most prestigious business honours, recognising outstanding achievement across Queensland’s […]
2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition
Queensland students are being encouraged to get creative and help spread the farm safety message, with the launch of the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations Jarrod Bleijie and new Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Safety Ambassador Riana Crehan joined students […]
Premier’s Reading Challenge
From 11 May to 28 August, young Queenslanders up to Year 9 are encouraged to immerse themselves in books and become reading heroes. Register as a school, early childhood centre or as an individual reader. The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) champions reading with the goal of encouraging young Queenslanders to read for pleasure and learning, […]
Douglas Shire Community Groups Share in Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Douglas Shire Community Groups Share in Gambling Community Benefit Fund David Kempton Member for Cook is pleased to announce the latest round of successful applicants for the Round 125 Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) for the Douglas Shire Community. “Through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club and the Douglas […]
2026 Queensland Parliament Education Cup
Students across Cook, sharpen your coloured pencils. Students in Years 4 to 12 are invited to enter the 2026 Queensland Parliament Education Cup, an art competition exploring: “What does democracy mean to me?” You can submit an individual artwork or collaborate as a team, using any materials on a flat surface. Prizes include 🏆 • […]
Mother’s Day Giveaway
𝘽𝒆𝙘𝒂𝙪𝒔𝙚 𝙢𝒖𝙢𝒔 𝒅𝙚𝒔𝙚𝒓𝙫𝒆 𝑨𝙇𝑳 𝒕𝙝𝒆 𝒍𝙤𝒗𝙚 𝙩𝒉𝙞𝒔 𝑴𝙤𝒕𝙝𝒆𝙧’𝙨 𝘿𝒂𝙮 This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible mums who give endlessly — the carers, the cheerleaders, the problem-solvers, and the heart of every family. Do you know a mum who goes above and beyond every single day? Someone who deserves to be spoiled. Nominate her for […]
2027 Queensland Parliament Graduate Program
Applications for our 2027 Graduate Program are now open, and we’re looking to connect with the next cohort of talented graduates. This program is a fantastic opportunity for graduates to get real, hands-on experience across Parliament. Over two years, they rotate across all four divisions, build practical skills and gain a genuine understanding of how […]