As we approach Christmas, we have some incredible local organisations that support individuals and families doing it tough at this time of year. If you’re looking to give a Christmas gift of kindness, I encourage you to consider donating to groups such as St Vinnies, Lifeline, SunnyKids, Urban Angels, Care Kits for Kids QLD Inc…
Mooloolaba QF3 Coast Guard is currently looking for locals to volunteer in the roles of Boat Crew, Radio Operators, Administration and Maintenance – if you have one of these skills or just want to help the boating community this is your chance to be part of the team. As a Patron of the Coast Guard…
This week the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Deb Frecklington MP, and myself announced a commitment of $5 million for the Maroochydore Courthouse upgrade. The upgrade will include a security upgrade to the court’s entry along with a refurbishment of the court registry to accommodate additional staff, as well as a new safe room for…
Next week marks the final sitting week of Parliament for the year. It has been a monumental year in politics, with strong progress toward delivering on our commitment through Making Queensland Safer laws. As part of the Making Queensland Safer suite of legislation, Parliament passed key new laws, including Adult Crime, Adult Time for serious…
On 18 November it was the 50th Birthday of the State Emergency Service (SES) in Queensland. We marked the occasion on the Sunshine Coast with some of our heroes in orange who do amazing work. The SES is a lifeline for our community in disasters and emergencies and it was an honour to be part…
The recent storms have hit many residents hard, with some areas feeling the impact of winds of up to 150km or more, knocking out power to more than 200,000 customers across the greater SEQ and causing other damage (with over 1.5 million lightning strikes recorded). The State and Federal Government has jointly funded disaster recovery…
The Crisafulli Government this month has unveiled its Energy Roadmap to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for Queenslanders. By improving Queensland’s existing energy assets while building what is needed for the future, the Crisafulli Government is putting downward pressure on energy prices, optimising investment to respect taxpayer money and boosting private sector investment in…
The first Mudjimba Night Markets at the Mudjimba Surf Club was a huge success, drawing a fantastic crowd from across the community. It was a wonderful family and locals evening that showcased local businesses, artists and young entrepreneurs through market stalls, food trucks and more. Going forward the markets will be held on the fourth…
The first round of expressions of interest for the 2032 Games Procurement Program have now been launched. 50 expressions of interest packages have been released, with opportunities from technology and temporary venues, through to the detail of market research, signage and event production. Around $2.5 billion in contracts will be awarded over the life of…
Last year I nominated Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre for the O’Brien Taskforce community programme …. a big ‘thank you’ to Greg for looking taking my recommendation onboard and choosing the Centre. The well overdue and well-deserved makeover was thanks to a team of almost 100 O’Brien and Laser Electrical and Plumbing Tradies who volunteered for the…
