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Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Lions Club of Ashgrove/The Gap receive funding
A $12,386 grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund will boost the Lions Club of Ashgrove/The Gap’s outreach services to the local community. It...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Mural celebrates 150 years of The Gap community
A mural depicting 150 years of The Gap was unveiled today at Payne Road State School as part of Queensland’s 150th celebrations. Member for...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Fresh Look for Hilder Road Classroom
Students at Hilder Road State School in The Gap have one less reminder of the storms which ravaged the school last November. Member for Ashgrove...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Storm season here again
The volunteers who did such an incredible job in the aftermath of last November’s storm were recognised by Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts,...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Funding boost for five local Ashgrove Electorate groups
Congratulations to the five local organisations which are sharing in more than $102,000 in the latest round of funding from the Gambling Community...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Easier access to community grants on the way
Major changes to the way community groups can apply for grants from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Space helmets top in magpie season
‘Space helmets’ are proving to be an effective deterrent to magpies swooping on cyclists this season. Climate Change and Sustainability Minister...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

School takes climate change message to the community
A Brisbane high school is leading the charge in the fight against climate change with a community event that aims to showcase how individual action...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Newmarket Bowls Club Secures Disaster Aid
Newmarket Bowls Club will receive $23,096 from the State Government to help repair its clubhouse and facilities which were damaged in May’s...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

New rental laws take effect
New tenancy laws come into effect today (1 July) that strike the right balance by protecting the rights of both tenants and property owners, Member...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Funding Secures Future of Kindy at The Gap
It was all smiles at Oakleigh C&K on Friday (26 June, 2009) when Member for Ashgrove Kate Jones brought along some good news to the annual Teddy...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Road safety improved at Gaythorne intersection
A Gaythorne intersection has been resurfaced to make it safer for motorists in wet weather. The intersection at Pickering Street and Samford Road...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Local memorial reflects Ashgrove man's creative talents
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today joined Member for Ashgrove Kate Jones to congratulate Ashgrove-based architect-stonemason Peter...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

AWARDS SHINE A LIGHT ON UNSUNG HEROES
It’s that time of year again, when residents of the Ashgrove Electorate have a chance to name their local hero. Nominations are now open for the...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Kate Jones MP sworn in as youngest woman Minister
Kate Jones was recently sworn-in as Queensland's Sustainability and Climate Change Minister. Ms Jones becomes the youngest woman to enter cabinet...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Sports Ground Official Opening
Ashgrove Sports Ground will officially re-open after a million dollar upgrade. The upgrade is now complete and festivities are planned for Sunday...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Community Spirit Showcase Success
The recent Community Spirit Showcase was a resounding success, according to Kate Jones, State Member for Ashgrove. Ms Jones said the event was...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

The Gap to get 70 commuter car parks
70 new cark parks have been marked for bus commuters in The Gap. The park-and-ride spaces will be located adjacent to Yoorala St where Waterworks...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

The Gap Police Station expanded
The State Labor Government has fulfilled a key promise to expand The Gap Police Station. Local Member for Ashgrove Kate Jones opened the $1...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Kate Opens Woolworths Ashgrove
Amongst a flurry of excited staff and the fanfare of freebies, the “fresh food people” welcomed Kate Jones to Ashgrove’s newest supermarket. She...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

Are you concerned about Climate Change?
Kate Jones MP, State Member for Ashgrove, is encouraging all local residents to make their home Climate Smart. The State Government recently...


Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove

New Local Ambulance Station
Kate Jones’ efforts to secure a local ambulance station in Ashgrove have paid off with a $2 million facility to be built at 680 Waterworks...