Minister for Main Roads Mark Bailey has avoided the biggest traffic bottleneck on the Sunshine Coast on his visit today. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson called on him afresh to tell Coast residents why he has scrapped plans for a $440 million upgrade of the dangerously congested Mooloolah River Interchange on the Sunshine Motorway and…
Just a friendly reminder about the importance of updating your personal address details – it could save you a lot of unintended costs. Election times are a good reminder to ensure that your address details are up to date with the Australian Electoral Commission and other government agencies like Queensland Transport. Unfortunately not updating your…
The Labor Government's infrastructure freeze has seen a billion dollars a year stripped from the State's infrastructure spend meaning we're not only fighting for a fairer share of the pie, but a bigger pie as these state-wide cuts are unsustainable. However, we will keep fighting with one united voice, speaking up for the region and…
Sunshine Coast Street Angels are looking for volunteers who can work with experienced Team Leaders for a couple of nights a month. Supported by Community Solutions Inc., Street Angels is a volunteer based public safety service for individuals in need due to homelessness, intoxication, substance abuse, personal distress or at risk of causing physical harm…
The Palaszczuk Labor Government is playing politics with people's lives after freezing critical road upgrades leading to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, the State Opposition says. Minister for Main Roads Mark Bailey was asked by the LNP Opposition in Parliament whether the Palaszczuk Labor Government would upgrade the Mooloolah River Interchange and shrugged off concerns…
The Palaszczuk Labor Government is attempting to pull the wool over Sunshine Coast residents’ eyes in the newly released infrastructure ‘plan’ which fails to deliver on key regional projects. Sunshine Coast MPs Fiona Simpson, Jarrod Bleijie, Mark McArdle, Andrew Powell, Steve Dickson and Glen Elmes condemned Labor's plan which cut spending compared to the LNP's…
Four Inspiring Sunshine Coast Women have been recognised as Award Winners at a glittering Gala Dinner thanks to local MP Fiona Simpson and a host of local companies. The Sunshine Coast Inspiring Women Awards was founded by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson to honour the many exceptional women who make a difference in our local…
Four Inspiring Sunshine Coast Women will be recognised as Award Winners at a glittering Gala Dinner this week. Founder of the Sunshine Coast Inspiring Women Awards Fiona Simpson MP will present the awards recognising the many exceptional women who make a difference in our local community. The Gala Dinner event to honour the Inspiring Women…
Ten not-for-profit organisations in the Maroochydore electorate are celebrating funding wins from latest quarterly round of the State Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Funds totalling over $200,000 will support the vital work of these hardworking local community groups and help Sunshine Coast residents to lead more active lives and be connected in the community. Successful…
A new service providing tenancy advice and advocacy is now operating at the office of Suncoast Community Legal Service, TAFE Building, 170 Horton Parade, Maroochydore. The service provides advice to tenants about their rights and responsibilities and helps with tenancy blacklist database removal. It also provides RTA dispute resolution assistance and advocates with landlords, their…
