There’s a phenomenon at the moment causing extra challenges. On one hand there is no doubt we are experiencing population pressure with the Sunshine Coast one of the most popular places to be, but on the other we are seeing some local schools actually lose student numbers. This isn’t uniform but it shows some of…
Behind the mask – R U OK? Time for kindness and care A lot has happened in the last week – let alone the last year. As I was writing my parliamentary update on hot issues that matter to thousands locally (housing, local infrastructure, access to hospital services, ambulance ramping), that wily disruptor of the…
In an awkward twist in Labor’s private email saga, Premier Palaszczuk has been caught at odds with Crime and Corruption investigators. The Crime and Corruption watchdog has dramatically released some of the Premier’s private emails while Annastacia Palaszczuk was refusing to do so. The Triple-C has also revealed several other senior government ministers, including Deputy…
Last weekend I attended The Beach Matters Community Rally. Next Wednesday, 17 March they are also holding a Community Meeting at Alex Lifesaving Club to discuss Mass Transit and high density from Alex to Warana and I am joining the panel. In preparation, I would appreciate you completing my 5 Second Survey. Just 5 seconds of…
Labor’s been caught out trying to cover up years of housing neglect by announcing a “new” team that already exists. Labor’s own government agency Economic Development Queensland already has the power of the so-called “specialist team” to support new growth areas. Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Fiona Simpson said Labor’s false promise…
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has released a funded plan to help improve this very busy intersection which has more than 20,000 vehicles passing through here everyday. The $10 million intersection upgrade project will improve safety and capacity by adjusting lane configurations to provide more efficient access to Sugar Road and the Sunshine…
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 . Some of the Queensland State Grants that are currently available: Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Round 108 – applications close 28…
17 March at 6pm, there is a Mass Transit Community Meeting with Q&A Panel being facilitated by the Beach Matters Group panel with speakers and representatives from several groups of which I will be participating in. Registration is essential, to RSVP click here There continues to be a lot of controversy over the proposed mass…
Young people who want to make their voices heard can apply to participate in the 2021 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament. Now in its 26th year, the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament offers young Queenslanders aged 15 to 25 years the opportunity to speak up for their communities and learn first-hand about parliamentary processes. Member for Maroochydore,…
Council’s Mass Transit plan, which includes possible light rail between Maroochydore and Caloundra, is a mass diversion that threatens to put more Sunshine Coast residents into traffic jams due to much higher density levels and bad transport planning. It also threatens to wipe out most of the parking along Alexandra Parade, including up over the…