An overhaul of Queensland cycling rules will include a safe distance provision and increased penalties for breaking road rules, as the Newman Government delivers better planning for safer roads. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said many of the 68 recommendations put forward by the Transport, Housing and Local Government committee would directly lead…
A local man’s contribution to the Sunshine Coast community was recognised today with the Bradman Avenue bridge over the Maroochy River being renamed in his honour. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson unveiled the signs at a special ceremony to mark the renaming of the bridge to Ken Neil Bridge. Ms Simpson congratulated Mr Neil for his…
The Newman Government has announced $13.5 million for a community grants program, as part of $49.3 million in overall funding for events and activities to commemorate the centenary of the First World War starting next year. Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans Affairs Glen Elmes said funding would be available for communities across the state…
The Newman Government has unveiled landmark reforms to revolutionise the way local councils, the development and construction industry and the State work together to make the best planning decisions for all Queenslanders.Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney announced Queensland’s new State Planning Policy at an Urban Development Institute Association…
Queenslanders will have vital information on natural disasters at their fingertips with the launch of a centralised online platform www.qld.gov.au/emergency. Minister for Information Technology Ian Walker said the online Emergency Services and Safety platform means Queenslanders can find vital emergency-related information in one place with the click of a button. “This kind of service is…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson is delighted to champion the work of the Salvation Army and to support the annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal to spread the joy of Christmas to thousands of children and families in need. Ms Simpson encouraged shoppers at Sunshine Plaza to support the appeal by placing a gift under the…
A new teacher kit is set to improve literacy and numeracy skills of Prep to Year 2 students across Queensland over the coming years. Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek today launched the Early Start kit, a resource designed to help schools and teachers to monitor progress in literacy and numeracy. “The Newman Government…
Queensland’s new building industry watchdog will soon be a reality with a governing board set to take the reins from December. Housing and Public Works Minister Tim Mander said the creation of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) represented the start of the most significant reform of the way the industry was regulated in…
Buderim twins have become the first babies to receive their special birth certificate, commemorating the birth of Prince George of Cambridge. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie today presented little Ivy and Phoenix Bowman with their new mementos. “Prince George’s birth was an important day in our history and the certificates will be a…
The war on graffiti is going hi-tech with a new purpose-built mobile phone application designed to give people the power to report graffiti anywhere in the state at the touch of a button. Launching the App today, Local Government Minister David Crisafulli said it would mobilise community minded locals against graffiti like never before. …
