Queensland principals will have more powers to make their schools even safer as part of the LNP Government’s plan to support local decision-making and improve outcomes for students. Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said a raft of new laws passed by Parliament delivered on the government’s commitment to make schools safe places to learn and work.…
Marcoola pedestrians crossing David Low Way will benefit from a $288,000 safety boost. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said work will start from mid-November on a new pedestrian refuge on David Low Way, near Seaside Boulevard. “We’re pleased to deliver this new pedestrian refuge for the local community, which will help improve safety for pedestrians…
Information is now available for local residents to find out the facts and have their say about the Sunshine Coast Council’s proposed Airport expansion which will include a new east-west runway. This new project is finally coming to fruition after first being proposed in about 1983. Now critical deadlines are looming as CASA’s special dispensation…
More Queensland families will have greater certainty and peace of mind about housing for their adult children with disabilities through the expansion of a State Government support program. Premier Campbell Newman said the $17 million Elderly Parent Carer Innovation Trial had so far created 61 new accommodation places across Queensland for adults with disabilities who…
It’s good to see the savings are already flowing on household power bills with the Federal Coalition’s abolition of the carbon tax. In Queensland, further savings are expected with the State Government’s newly announced plan to permanently remove the cost of the Solar Bonus Scheme from electricity prices. The $3.4 billion Strong Choices Cost of…
Work is now underway to improve road safety at a local accident black spot in central Maroochydore. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson announced today that $72,000 had been provided to improve safety and visibility on the left-hand turn slip lane into Maroochy Boulevard from the Sunshine Motorway southbound off-ramp. Ms Simpson said that…
Families across Queensland will be safer as more emergency vehicles are given the ‘green light’ when responding to emergencies. Premier Campbell Newman said Emergency Vehicle Priority (EVP) technology was being expanded to more fire trucks and ambulances in the state which had the potential to save many lives. “This technology clears the path for our…
Sunshine 60 and Better Group will receive $230,023 after securing funding from the Queensland Government. The funding is part of the Government’s commitment to deliver Seniors Participation and Support Programs. Member for Maroochydore, Fiona Simpson has welcomed the funding and thanked Sunshine 60 and Better organisers and participants who work together to keep seniors fit,…
The Prime Minister’s call for a fundamental review of the roles and responsibilities of state and federal governments has today been welcomed by Premier Campbell Newman. Mr Newman said Queensland was ready to play a full part in the national debate on the future of federation. “I welcome Prime Minister Abbott’s commitment to working with…
Some of Australia’s leading experts on domestic and family violence have joined forces to tackle one of the modern scourges of society at the Premier’s Special Task Force Summit in Brisbane. Premier Campbell Newman said the summit would gain invaluable insights into the issues and challenges of domestic violence and establish better methods and approaches…
