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Glenn Butcher MP
MEMBER FOR GLADSTONE



COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart program
Returning to play has become a little easier for more locals with Gladstone Region sport and recreation clubs sharing in $1.8 million as...
Glenn Butcher
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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More jobs in Hydrogen
The Gladstone Region is benefiting from decades of investment from the Queensland Government through our state-owned assets, setting us...
Glenn Butcher
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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School Infrastructure Improvements
It is fantastic to see the $280,000 infrastructure improvements occurring at the Gladstone State High School. These funds have gone...
Glenn Butcher
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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Time for a Flu Shot
It was great to be with Adam my local Pharmacist today to get my flu shot. Queenslanders have been a bit slow in their uptake to flu...
Glenn Butcher
Jun 2, 20211 min read
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120 free after-school homework centres across Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government committed $8 million at the last election to establish 120 free after-school homework centres across...
Glenn Butcher
Jun 2, 20211 min read
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Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021
Losing someone you love is always painful - especially if they suffer. The Premier has now introduced the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill...
Glenn Butcher
Jun 2, 20211 min read
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Volunteer Marine Rescue Gladstone Grant
Local boating and marine enthusiasts will be safer on the water following the announcement of a $10,000 grant to Volunteer Marine Rescue...
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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International Nurses Day
Each year on 12 May, the incredible work of nurses around the world is celebrated with a day in their honour – International Nurses Day....
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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Queenslanders are thirsty for locally manufactured products
As the Minister responsible for our Craft Beer and Artisan Liquor industry, I know that Queenslanders are thirsty for locally...
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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Gladstone Stamp Fair
Great day out and about in Gladstone this morning, starting at the and meeting a few people down at Auckland House and the Yacht Club....
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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$9.7 million state of the art Reef Resilience vessel
Great news for Gladstone with the launch of a $9.7 million state of the art Reef Resilience vessel bringing new capabilities in...
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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Rookwood Weir Project
Another announcement for the Rookwood Weir project this week, with the official opening of Riverslea Bridge. It's one more milestone on...
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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Queensland’s domestic, family and sexual violence boost
The Palaszczuk Government has given Queensland’s domestic, family and sexual violence service providers a $2.5M boost to assist the...
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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Domestic & Family Violence Remembrance Day
This morning I attended the Domestic & Family Violence Remembrance Day at Friend Park Barney Point to lay a wreath in remembrance of...
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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Boyne Tannum Hook Up
Rain is moving on, still plenty of time to get down and pick up some great prizes in the #boynetannumhookup two locations this year...
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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Delivering to vital services to the community
A crucial social service in the Gladstone region is set to benefit from State Government funding to the tune of $124,000. This funding...
Glenn Butcher
May 17, 20211 min read
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Gladstone Hospital Auxiliary
Another successful event for the dedicated members of the Gladstone Hospital Auxiliary with the recent annual Fashion Parade and Cent...
Glenn Butcher
Apr 28, 20211 min read
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ANZAC Day 2021
Wonderful to see the return of huge crowds gathering to observe the reverence of ANZAC Day commemoration services today. Men, women and...
Glenn Butcher
Apr 28, 20211 min read
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In-river works on Rookwood Weir are underway!
In-river works on Rookwood Weir are underway! By delivering this project, the Palaszczuk Labor Government is delivering water security...
Glenn Butcher
Apr 28, 20211 min read
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Transforming Manufacturing
Are you a small and medium manufacturer looking to transform your business and create jobs in Queensland? We’ve just announced $15.5M in...
Glenn Butcher
Apr 28, 20211 min read
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Queensland Manufacturing
More Queensland manufacturing means more jobs for Queenslanders and a stronger, more resilient local economy. I am proud to be part of a...
Glenn Butcher
Apr 21, 20211 min read
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$20 million to keep taps flowing in the Southern Downs
I'm live with the Premier in Warwick: We're investing $20 million to keep taps flowing in the Southern Downs. Water is the lifeblood of...
Glenn Butcher
Apr 21, 20211 min read
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Banning single-use plastic and expanded polystyrene products
From 1 September 2021, single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and expanded polystyrene products will join single-use...
Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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High purity alumina plant
Very pleased to announce the new proposed $300 million high purity alumina plant this morning with Alpha HPA. This is a huge coup for...
Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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Queensland Craft Brewing Strategy
We completed another milestone in our, Australian-first, Queensland Craft Brewing Strategy. We introduced a new artisan liquor licence,...
Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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Round 107 Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland grant recipients announced!
Five local community groups will share $139,110 worth of Palaszczuk Government grants through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund...
Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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$25m allocated for CQ council projects
Central Queensland’s regional councils will receive $24.52 million as part of the State Government’s Works for Queensland program....
Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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Update on the latest information
Update on the latest information to-hand about the COVID-19 situation in Gladstone. https://fb.watch/4yauG4h91g/
Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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CQ Health Advise
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gladstone Hospital will open a drive-though COVID-19 testing clinic at the Palm Drive/Blain Drive Sporting complex from...
Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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Gladstone Hospital to open drive-though COVID-19 testing clinic
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gladstone Hospital will open a drive-though COVID-19 testing clinic at the Palm Drive/Blain Drive Sporting complex from...
Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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New Gladstone Covid Testing Drive
The new Covid Testing Drive through has been inundated this morning, I understand people are anxious and are looking to get tested but...
Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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BREAKING: Important COVID-19 update
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Glenn Butcher
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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Gladstone is Good to Go! 🙌🌴🏖️
We’ve just launched the next big phase of our Good to Go campaign to encourage Aussies to experience Queensland. Through Good to Go, we...
Glenn Butcher
Mar 23, 20211 min read
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Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours Inc. - Gladstone Opening
A huge congratulations to Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours Inc. - Gladstone on the opening of their new space and the new name...
Glenn Butcher
Mar 23, 20211 min read
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