ANZAC Day 2018
Spectacular, moving and poignant – Mooloolaba ANZAC Dawn Service. Lest we forget.
Congratulations to Spark Bureau, Maroochydore for their recent funding win
CEO Sophie Morley and Digital Marketing expert Macca Reardon recently showed me the camera and recording equipment they purchased with the Gambling Community Benefit fund grant. The new equipment has been used to set up a state of the art recording studio for digital marketing, podcasting, creating video contact and much more. Spark Bureau provides…
Housing affordability concerns
The high cost of private rental accommodation and long waiting lists for social housing accommodation is a real problem for many Coast residents on a low income. In response to a question I recently asked in Parliament, the Minister advised me that 34 new units of social housing accommodation are being constructed on the Sunshine…
Fight to save Suncoast Community Legal Service
Suncoast Community Legal Service are an independent, non-profit community organisation providing free legal advice, referrals and education. I am disappointed that the State Labor Government has cut funding by approximately $720,000 over the next three years to the vital community service. That’s why I invited Shadow Attorney-General David Janetzki to help me overturn this funding…
LNP calls for crackdown on animal cruelty
I received many emails from people who are concerned about animal cruelty and believe there is a need for stronger laws to protect animals. Every year the RSPCA receives about 1000 calls about animals trapped in hot cars. Some of these poor animals are rescued in time, but tragically some aren’t, and many pet owners…
Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Taskforce
Cyberbullying is a community-wide issue and the Taskforce is seeking feedback from a wide range of people to work out the best way to address this growing problem. Children, parents, schools, community members and health and education experts across Queensland are invited to make a submission or attend a community forum to share their ideas…
Labor’s electricity rort costs families $470 a year
The Palaszczuk Labor Government has been caught snatching $5bn from Queensland househols through massive electricity price-gouging. A report by energy analyst Hugh Grant has confirmed that almost half of the network charges paid by customers was going straight to the Queensland Government. I am concerned that millions of Queenslanders are struggling to pay their bills…
Coast residents face more hikes in water bills to pay for Labor’s debt
I am concerned that Sunshine Coast residents are facing another price slug on their water bills to pay for Labor Government’s $9 billion SEQ water grid which they built without a business plan and huge cost blowouts. I am concerned about the impact this will have on local households who are already struggling with soaring…
Invitation to Small Business Forum – 8th May
After a successful forum in Maroochydore, I am hosting another free forum for business owners in Mooloolaba. Please join me and a panel of experience business owners to ask questions, share experiences and discuss your concerns and give me your feedback about what small business needs in our area. Tuesday 8th May 5:00pm – 6:30pm…
Work commences on new Airport runway
I’m delighted to see that work has now started on the $303 million expansion of the Sunshine Coast Airport. The new longer, wider runway is expected to be completed by Christmas 2020 and will enable direct flights to new tourist markets Asia, the Pacific and other locations in Australia, which will be a major boost…