Families and sports clubs across the Maroochydore electorate will have the opportunity to Get in the Game, with the second round of funding for the State Government’s grassroots initiative to open this month. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said local families and clubs could apply for Get Started from 15 July, followed by Get Going…
The State Government has committed an additional $1 million works on Maroochydore Road from the Sunshine Motorway east to Main Road. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said work on the 500m stretch would start in the forthcoming financial year. “This section was identified as a high priority for works and will link the areas…
The Newman Government is delivering more police on the Sunshine Coast with 19 additional officers starting in the Sunshine Coast Police District since April 2012. Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the results of the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) massive recruitment drive had been seen across the State. “In the last 12 months we have seen…
Nearly a quarter of a million dollars in grants to local community groups has been welcomed by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson. Ms Simpson said the allocation of $228,351 for 11 local community groups under the latest State Government funding rounds would strengthen the volunteer work. Millions of dollars have been provided across Queensland through…
As work on the Maroochydore bus station progresses there will be changes to vehicle access at Sunseeker Parade near Sunshine Plaza. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the changes were needed to allow for the safe operation of buses using the new northbound platform and to ensure pedestrian safety. “Works at the Sunseeker Parade intersection…
A $45 million boost to health funding to tackle Sunshine Coast waiting lists was welcome news in today’s State Budget, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Ms Simpson said the funding would improve access to general, orthopaedic surgery, medicine, ear, nose and throat and gastroenterology services. “I appreciate the big focus initially was on…
The 2013-14 State Budget is focused on growing the economy, rebuilding Queensland and making our communities more resilient, Treasurer and Minister for Trade Tim Nicholls says. Mr Nicholls said communities across the State and in the Sunshine Coast region would benefit from the Newman Government’s positive plans. “In more ways than one, this Budget is…
Community groups that support and protect our beautiful the natural environment are being encouraged to apply for Round Two of the State Government’s Everyone’s Environment grants program. Maroochy Waterwatch were successful in receiving a $100,000 grant to support its work to keep the Maroochy River catchment and tributaries clean and protected from pollution in the…
The State Government is ramping up its commitment to improving safety around school zones with flashing light signs being installed at seven Sunshine Coast schools including Maroochydore State High School. This extra safety boost is particularly important for schools like Maroochydore High where there is high volume of multi-lane traffic passing the school and the…
Better educated younger drivers and changes for older drivers are included in a package of driver licence reforms which have been recommended by some of Queensland’s leading road safety experts. The Queensland Driver Licence reforms include changes to the Q-SAFE driver tests, older driver medical certificates and motorcycle licence tests and will be implemented progressively…
