There is no doubt we need to protect the fragile dunal system between Maroochydore Beach and Alexandra Beach AND we need bike paths – but State MP Fiona Simpson says the two need to be planned together. “The Transport Minister is pushing ahead with plans to build the controversial M2M cycleway at Alexandra Headland next…
Rock Seawall at Alex is yet another reason to “Pause and Re-think” cycleway route Link to Council’s proposed rock seawall from Maroochydore to Alexandra Headland Beach There is no doubt we need to protect the fragile dunal system between Maroochydore Beach and Alexandra Beach AND we need bike paths – but the two need to…
Crazy inconsistencies in COVID rules were smashing struggling Sunshine Coast and needed urgent fixing, State MP for Maroochydore and Small Business Shadow Minister Fiona Simpson said today. Ms Simpson, visiting Alexandra Headland Surf Club, called on the Premier to listen and act on the problem which saw bars, pubs, and restaurants threatened with fines of…
When 30,000 people gathered to protest in Brisbane recently without social distancing and without threat of State Government sanction or reprimand, it showed the farce of how this State Labor Government has poorly handled the “Roadmap” out of COVID restrictions. The same day 30,000 people gathered, one of our Coast restaurants was being threatened with…
Photo: With Alliance Airlines Chairman Steve Padgett (Right) and Cr Jason OPray to welcome first jet to land on our new runway It’s up, up and away with Alliance Airlines’ new flights from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns starting on July 17 on our new airport runway which opened last week. This is a…
State MP Fiona Simpson is calling for clarity and direction around the Queensland border reopening. Amanda Gawthrop and Milan Somerville are getting married on the 8th of August and want their family (who all reside interstate) to attend their wedding. Right now there is no clarity around whether their family will be able to cross…
Salt is being rubbed in the wound of a bleeding Sunshine Coast tourism industry who are being slugged thousands in State Government taxes without relief while other regions get special multi-million dollar relief packages. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has called for a fair go and fee relief for Sunshine Coast businesses such as “The…
There’s a jewel on our doorstep called Maroochy River Conservation Park, which I had extended by 15 hectares a few years ago. Local conservation groups have lovingly cherished and worked in the park. There are some special walks, particularly from Ocean Drive, Twin Waters (nearly opposite the resort entrance) through to Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park…
Maybe you’ve always loved your garden, while others are rediscovering the joys of their backyard with fresh eyes and vigour in this season. Let me introduce you to a genuine gem for those who aren’t already fans of Coolum Community Native Nursery at 157 Warran Rd Yaroomba. Their freshly released history book sums up their…