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#OPINION - The Traffic Lights Switch White Ribbon Day
on at the Rothwell Intersection Upgrade White Ribbon Day takes place on the 25th of

After what seemed an eternity, the traffic lights November this year. The White Ribbon Campaign
at the Rothwell Intersection Upgrade have been aims to raise awareness among Australian men
turned on! This is what our Community had to and boys about the roles they can play to prevent
say about them: violence against women. The campaign calls for men across
Chris Whiting MP said, “It’s been a busy day today, and Australia to speak out and take an oath swearing never
to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against
I have been through them now several times. Much better, women. This is Simone’s story:
and safer, than the old roundabout!” Glenn was charming, successful and knowing they were her
Janine Smith said, “Was a long wait, but worth it! Has world, went to great efforts with her kids. But something
been a breeze driving through today for shcool dropoff and wasn’t right. Red flags were appearing and Simone began to
pickup! Great job!” question his honesty.
Michael Tanner said, “Just used the intersection and it’s The final straw came on 25 September 2012. At 6:06pm she
great, three lanes from NL to Redcliffe.” rang him to end it. By 6:16pm, with her neighbour holding
Katie Lee said, “I am happy for the change but living so her skull together, her eldest daughter Gabby was calling an
close the noise and the car accidents and leading up to the ambulance to save her life.
lights have been a nightmare I’m so happy now that it’s over Simone’s story is horrific, but sadly not unique. In Australia
and there’s lights it’s so much safer now.” 1 in 3 women will experience violence in their lifetime. And
Raechelle Rosvall said, “I am surprised but it was great! on average, one woman every week dies at the hands of an
intimate partner.
I had to go through them 3 times as I forgot something at We cannot let this issue be swept under the rug anymore.
home and had to double back and I was actually impressed The more people who talk about this issue, the more lives we
at the speed each time I wizzed through. I was extremely can save. Please make your tax-deductible donation today
skeptical and it may change but today at least it was great.” and help White Ribbon Australia end violence against women
Mike Rankin said, “Saw TWO people jump red lights in Australia. For more information, please visit -
already!” www.whiteribbon.org.au/
Carol Caven said, “I feared the worst but was pleasantly
surprised. Got through quickly, looks like it will work better
than the old roundabout.”
Cassie Gray said, “I’m normally not a morning person but I
was very happy due to this at 7am this morning.”
Natalie Gould Halpin said, “I must admit it has taken a
LONG time to build it, and I was skeptical if it would even
improve the situation, but today there was no congestion
and was able to get through the intersection rather quickly
which was nice for a change!”
Ash Herbert said, “Finally! Hopefully I won’t be involved in
another accident there now, it was so dangerous. I know 2 other Council Waives Fees for Development
people who have been in accidents there in the last 6 months.” Council in conjunction with Unitywater has
Bob Merson said, “Fantastic, well worth the wait.....” introduced an incentive infill development policy
for development within 800 metres of rail stations
at Caboolture and Strathpine and along the
railway from Strathpine to Kippa-Ring. The move is designed
to stimulate economic growth, urban renewal and provide
diverse and affordable housing options. The policy will be
effective for two years and includes waiving infrastructure
charges and application fees for complying applications. It
also hopes to encourage student accommodation options,
to support the 10,000 expected students to take up
placements at the new USC campus at Petrie within the first
ten years of it opening in 2020. Further information visit:
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/incentives