Mark Ryan MP talks about the March 24 Election

Motorists Urged to Take Care These School Holidays #MBRnews

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP has joined senior emergency services representatives in asking local families to take care on the roads during the school holidays. 

Mountain Bike Riding Not Allowed in Park #4OURnews

Access rights for horse riders and bushwalkers will be protected under the new management plan for Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park north of Brisbane released by Environment Minister and State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan MP.

Ms Darling said the management plan – which prohibits inconsistent uses including motorbike and Mountain bike riding – would ensure the conservation park would be managed as a relatively undisturbed open forest in a landscape that is undergoing rapid growth.

“Mark Ryan lobbied hard on behalf of his community to keep Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park as an area free from inconsistent uses including motorbike and mountain bike riding.

“Under the draft management plan mountain bike riding was going to be allowed in the park – however after a concerted effort by the community led by Mr Ryan, it was identified that this could not be achieved in harmony with horse riding which people enjoy in the park now.

“The park will continue to provide a variety of low-key nature based recreation opportunities such as horse riding while conserving important natural values, including the high diversity of native animals, particularly birds and tree-residing mammals,” Ms Darling said.

Mr Ryan said Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park is some 7 km south-west of Caboolture and 40 km north of Brisbane, in the Moreton Bay region.

“The park consists of 231 ha of open forest and was originally gazetted as an environmental park in 1977 and regazetted as a conservation park in 1994.

“It is important for the conservation of native plants and animals and includes identified sites of cultural heritage significance.

Mr Ryan said the park had a history of low-key recreation use, including bushwalking, nature observation and horse riding.

“When the management plan was open for public consultation DERM received forty submissions from park users requesting the government consider excluding mountain bike riding from the park because of safety considerations.

“Each of these submissions was considered and the government agreed that this activity had the potential to cause hazards to other users and the new management plan reflects this.

The landscape surrounding the park is being developed for urban and rural residential purposes and as this process continues, the park’s importance for both conservation and recreation will increase.

“While the management plan only affects the conservation park, it actively encourages cooperative management of adjacent lands and the creek system, together with integration with community based land management programs.

Copies of the 2011 Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park Management Plan can be downloaded from the Department of Environment and Resource Management’s website at www.derm.qld.gov.au.

Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer #MBRnews

With temperatures rising as summer fast approaches, State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP is reminding locals about the potential dangers of leaving babies and children unattended in cars.

Local Member Encourages Vigilance Against Fire Ants

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP is reminding locals to remain aware in the fight against fire ants.

Fireworks - Don’t Be Blind to the Danger

People caught using illegal fireworks or other explosive devices during New Year celebrations can expect to face the full force of the law, State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP said today.

Safety First Before Firing up the BBQ

With the festive season almost in full swing, Queenslanders are being urged to check gas bottles and fittings before firing up their BBQ. 

Funding for building works at Morayfield State High School

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, has welcomed news of more than $17,000 in funding for Morayfield State High School as part of the Queensland Labor Government’s Special Building Needs program. 

Mark Ryan: Every Queensland child to have the best possible start

The Queensland Labor Government is committed to giving every Queensland child the best possible start to learning and life.

Help Give Kids in Care a Joyful Christmas

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP is urging Queenslanders to dig deep and spread the Christmas spirit to children in care by donating gifts to this year's Child Safety Christmas Tree Appeal.

Keep your Kids Safe this Summer

With temperatures rising as summer fast approaches, State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP is reminding locals about the potential dangers of leaving babies and children unattended in cars.

Celebrate Queensland's Dedicated Foster and Kinship Carers

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP is encouraging locals to shine the light on foster and kinship carers with nominations now open for the 13th annual Foster and Kinship Carer Excellence Awards.

Penalties to be Doubled for Weapons Offences

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP has welcomed the passing of tougher new weapons laws through State Parliament this week.

Mark Ryan MP talking about the Commonwealth Games and Water

Caboolture Rugby Union Rewarded for Being a Good Sport

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP has announced that the Caboolture Snakes Rugby Union Club will receive a $2,000 Queensland Government “Positive or It’s Pointless” equipment grant for being a good sport.

Queensland Stadiums Are Now In Your Pocket!

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP said the State Government has launched an iPhone/iPad app giving locals access to up-to-date information on every event happening at Queensland’s major sport and entertainment venues.

Free Wi-Fi for Commuters on trains from October

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP has welcomed news that local train commuters will soon be able to access free wireless internet on trains.

In an Australian first, free wireless internet technology will be rolled out on all 64 new Queensland Rail passenger trains from October, Mr Ryan said.

Mark Ryan talks about upgrades to bus stops (video)

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP, has welcomed news that a number of bus stops in Caboolture, Burpengary and Narangba have undergone changes in the past few weeks. 

Shonky Builders Warned

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP reports that Building Services Authority building inspectors will be out in force targeting shonks and unlicensed contractors on local construction sites from 14 June 2011 in a statewide crackdown on rogue operators.

Apply NOW for Queensland Week 2012 Grants

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP is encouraging local community groups to apply for Queensland Week 2012 event sponsorship grants.