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QPS Reigns as Blood Donation Champions
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has once
again claimed victory in the Red Cross Blood
Service Queensland Emergency Services Challenge,
making the highest overall number of donations.
From June to August, the QPS, Queensland Fire and Emergency
Services (QFES) and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)
competed against each other to see who could save the most
lives through blood donations.’
The QPS surpassed the target of 650 donations, saving 2034 lives
with 678 donations. QFES closely followed with 449 donations
and the QAS finished third, making 253 donations. Across the
three agencies, an impressive 4122 lives were saved.
Lights Turn on at Memorial and Discovery Drive Congratulations to all who donated blood throughout the
Two intersections along Discovery Drive, including challenge.
the roundabout at the corner of Discovery Drive Want to donate? Visit donateblood.com.au or phone 1800 886
and Memorial Drive have been a source of regular 524 to book an appointment.
irritation for motorists and pedestrians over the Remember, donating blood takes a short amount of time, but
past few months due to the ongoing roadworks. can make a lifetime of difference for someone else.
On the 22nd of October, the lights were switched on! The
signalised intersections will be of benefit to not only motorists
but pedestrians, in terms of safety.

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Response to M. Willis Letter to the Editor,
Published in the October Edition
Dear Editor,
In response to the letter from M. Willis of Deception
Responsive Web Design Bay who asked why Council sold the beautiful
parkland in Morris Road Rothwell, just turn to page
7 of the magazine, where there’s an article of how the mango
Website and Email Hosting trees were saved.
6900 people signed petitions and the State Members supported
it too.
Domain Name Registration However, regarding the land at Morris Road, just under 600 people
signed a petition provided by Dean Teasdale, who appeared to
be the only person who tried to get something done. No other
Management and Support
State Members did, nor the Council representatives.
Yours truly,
M.Armiger.