Luke Howarth (Petrie, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The people of Petrie would agree with me when I say that you can never get enough good music. They say that music helps people relax, it motivates people and can lift your spirits and ease sickness. And it can get you fired up and make you really competitive. In my electorate of Petrie, we are very blessed with the great music and talents of the Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra. It was my pleasure this week to call the group and let them know their application to the Stronger Communities Program has been successful. The Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra will receive $5,043 through the program to fund a new French horn, oboe and photocopier.

The Stronger Communities Program was announced in our budget last year and is a program that aims to improve local community participation and cohesion. Congratulations to everyone involved in the Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra. I look forward to catching up with you soon, listening to some great music and catching up with all the individuals who are part of this wonderful group.