12 December, 2012 – Fiona Simpson MP

Australian holidaymakers bolster Sunshine Coast’s tourism industry

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 12 December, 2012

The number of Aussies holidaying on the Sunshine Coast increased 18 per cent to 1.8 million in the year to September 2012 according to new figures released today. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the latest National Visitor Survey from Tourism Research Australia revealed a continuing surge in the number of Queenslanders and Australians choosing…

Have your say on bus network review

Stories featured in my e-newslettersBy Fiona Simpson MP 12 December, 2012

The State Government is urging bus users to have their say about proposed changes to some of the Sunshine Coast bus routes and timetables as part of the South East Queensland bus network review Suggested changes can now be viewed on the TransLink website (www.translink.com.au). Bus users are able to provide their feedback on-line until…

Sunshine Motorway safety improvements works brought forward

Stories featured in my e-newslettersBy Fiona Simpson MP 12 December, 2012

I’m pleased that Transport Minister Scott Emerson has listened to my request for immediate action on road safety on the Sunshine Motorway between Mooloolaba and Peregian by fast-tracking upgrades to enable work to be completed this year. Minister Scott Emerson allocated new funds of $510,000 for safety treatments in this year’s budget under the Safer…