MP backs convention centre bid

Moves by Council to finalise the first ever business case on a Sunshine Coast Entertainment and Convention Centre are welcome and have advanced the case more than ever before, State MP for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said. However, she said suggestions being floated that it could be a casino were not in the brief as she…

Bad energy policy to blame for high power prices

Nearly two decades of poor government decisions has resulted in today’s high costs .of energy.  I am concerned that Queensland families will face the prospect of further electricity price hikes under the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s policy. According to the Queensland Productivity Commission Report into Electricity Pricing – Labor’s 50% renewable energy policy will mean: Queensland…

Twin Waters West Update

I am aware that local residents are concerned about the proposed amendment of SEQ Regional Plan to permit development at Twin Waters West development on the former cane lane abutting the Sunshine Motorway. I am pleased that State Government has agreed to provide a scrutiny of flood models to ensure rigorous assessment of Council’s flood…