The Crisafulli Government is taking action to manage shoaling at the Mooloolah River bar on the Sunshine Coast, after receiving recommendations from an independent report. The independent review was commissioned in September 2025 after the death of experienced local skipper Robert ‘Smithy’ smith on 27 August 2025. Smithy’s untimely death was tragic and deeply impacted the Sunshine Coast Community. The…
Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, accompanied by reckless behaviour, have caused chaos, upset and grave injuries on our streets and in our community. That is why I supported a full parliamentary inquiry to understand the damage left behind by the former Labor Government with e-bikes and e-scooters and to consider the right solutions to address it.…
If your organisation or community group is looking for available grants, my office maybe able to assist. I am also happy to provide letters of support, to request a letter of support, please click HERE . Below is some of the Grants that are currently available: Cultural Tourism Fund – up to $160,000 – closes 23 February…
Construction of toilets for Mount Coolum National Park visitors is due to start in a weeks time with works anticipated to take about 10 weeks. These new amenities represent a $425,000 investment in the first Budget of the Crisafulli Government. After many years of advocating for this much-needed project and calling on the former government…
Further financial assistance is being provided to families with the PlayOn! Sports Vouchers currently open for applications. Queensland child aged 5 to 17 is eligible for one voucher per financial year – if you didn’t apply for a voucher in the Round 1 (August/September 2025) make sure you don’t miss out, vouchers must be redeemed…
$220,000 is being provided for the Maroochydore Electorate through the Back to School Boost! $100 will be automatically credited to every primary school student school account to assist with contributing to school costs and essentials such as books, excursions, sports fees and uniforms. The funds can only be used for costs that schools charge to…
The results are in and it’s clear that when it comes to celebrating Australia Day the Sunshine Coast knows how to do it best. After a response to our recent community poll, the verdict is strong: a BBQ or a day at the beach with friends is the most popular way to celebrate Australia Day.…
The search on for the State’s outstanding innovators in science, mathematics, engineering and technology, with applications now open for the 2026 Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in STEM education. Queensland Year 12 students, teachers, support officers, schools and education partners (including volunteers, mentors, school clusters or other organisations) are encouraged to apply for the awards. The prestigious awards have a total prize pool of $140,000. Now in the 23rd…
The Crisafulli Government is taking the first Community Cabinet of 2026 to Caloundra on Sunday, 8 March, as it continues to deliver a fresh start for the Sunshine Coast. Premier David Crisafulli and Ministers will be available to meet with Sunshine Coast residents, groups, business owners, leaders and stakeholders to listen to their priorities for the region. The Crisafulli Government will also update the community on how it is making the Sunshine Coast…
77,000 fewer homes have been built since 2018, in the middle of a Housing Crisis, due to Labor’s CFMEU tax. What an impact these additional homes would have had on keeping rents down and house prices down enabling Queenslanders to buy a home they can afford. The Queensland Productivity Commission’s Interim Report revealed that if…