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…
The State Government has appointed RPS Consulting as the independent reviewer to investigate short and long-term solutions for managing shoaling at the Mooloolah River bar crossing at Mooloolaba. RPS Consulting bring international experience in coastal engineering and previously led the independent review of the Bribie Island breakthrough. As we know the harbour entrance faces ongoing…
Our recent State Budget is Delivering for Maroochydore and Queensland. It lays the foundation for the fresh start we promised, and it’s a plan to deal with the big crises Labor left behind. It does this with: 1,600 police recruits with stronger laws and new programs to turn kids away from crime. 15 new schools…
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 Grants that are currently available: Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Round 124 – $100,000 super round –…