Last week saw the launch of Queensland Small Business Month, celebrating the small businesses that make a vital contribution to our community. It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout to the launch of the Business Awards showing that the Sunshine Coast community is moving forward after the last two years of hardship. I…
As part of the start of small business week, I attended the Sunshine Coast Small Business Awards Breakfast, as well as the Food Agribusiness (FAN) meet the makers event. The Meet the Makers event was the biggest and best yet and wonderful to watch the FAN network grow substantially over the years, showcasing incredible Sunshine…
#makeitsafe Click HERE to complete a Complaint Form Click HERE to sign the Petition The current shoaling in front of the river entrance is dangerous and is making access for vessels extremely treacherous. While previously the use of the Port Frederick to dredge outside of the harbour entrance, supplementing the work of the smaller dredge,…
“Make It Safe” campaign launched. A campaign has been launched to “Make It Safe” and fix the Mooloolaba Harbour entrance after a horror weekend of damaged vessels and lives being put at risk. State MP Fiona Simpson said there was an urgent need to fix the Mooloolaba Harbour entrance, a crisis which had escalated with…
Transport officers tasked with removing unsafe cars from the road have been sent on Easter Break making a mockery of the State Government’s new road safety action plan, the State LNP says. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson says people driving unsafe, unregistered and uninsured cars are putting people’s lives at risk on local roads but…
As part of the Stage Two planning, Sunshine Coast Council wishes to seek further community feedback on two elements from the 2015 Placemaking Mooloolaba Master Plan and 2019 Detailed Design that have since been impacted by social and environmental change. Sunshine Coast Council is seeking your feedback on this next stage in relation to the…
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 Queensland State Grants that are currently available: Community Partnership Innovation Grants – up to $250,000 –…
Over 200,000 locals on the Sunshine Coast will benefit immediately from significant cost of living measures introduced through the Budget. To read my Federal Government Budget review CLICK HERE.
Queensland COVID-19 restrictions are easing further from 1am Thursday, 14 April. From then, most venues that have been open only to vaccinated staff and patrons will be open to everyone, regardless of vaccination status. The venues include: Pubs, clubs, cafés and restaurants Theme parks, casinos and cinemas Weddings Showgrounds Galleries, libraries, museums and stadiums Vaccine…
I can confirm that following the release of the Transport Minister’s private emails on 15 March, I have referred this matter to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC). I have asked the CCC to investigate if confidential cabinet information was disclosed, as the emails raised concerns over Cabinet Confidentiality, whereby revealing strong links between himself…