Local drivers have the chance to Join the Drive to save lives by taking part this year’s Christmas road safety message. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said that film crews will be in Mooloolaba at the Mantra Sirocco Resort, on Thursday 21st November from 9.00 am to 10.30 am to record feedback from the community…
The Sunshine Coast Airport’s new aerospace precinct has launched with Machjet International cementing its tenancy today and new economic opportunities taking off in a way not possible under the previous Labor Government. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney turned the first sod at the Marcoola airport site today and…
The State Government has provided funding of $50,000 towards improving road safety locally with an education program to discourage drink-driving. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said funding for two Sunshine Coast Council pilot projects will provide a positive approach to educating the public about drinking and driving by rewarding drivers who do the right thing. …
Empowering local school communities and getting better outcomes for students is a key focus of the Education Minister’s roundtable with local principals hosted by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson. Ms Simpson organised the forum, to give local education leaders in her electorate a direct input into policy and provide feedback to Education Minister John Paul…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today welcomed news of the State Government’s commitment to the Sunshine Coast Airport project with the gifting of land to Council at no cost. Ms Simpson thanked the Premier and Deputy Premier for the State Government’s support in making a significant contribution to the proposed $418.6 million Sunshine Coast airport…
Lifeguards at Mooloolaba have a birds-eye view again to keep watch over swimmers and surfers thanks to natural disaster funding assistance from the State and Federal Government. Sunshine Coast Council has now completed restoration works to resurrect the lifeguards observation tower, which was removed for safety reasons earlier this year due to severe coastal erosion…
News of a Japanese company’s plans to build a new high-end resort south of Coolum was a billion dollar shot in the arm for the local economy, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Ms Simpson welcomed news that Sekisui, one of Japan’s largest housing development companies, was set to develop the beachfront site they…
Sunshine Coast learners with diverse needs now have new ways to boost their career and earning prospects. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson MP today congratulated Queensland Churches of Christ on their $387,400 grant for Learn to Earn Training Program to be delivered by Solutions for Learning and Care Training and Consulting. Ms Simpson said…
News of just over $140,000 in grants to seven local community groups under the latest State Government funding rounds has been welcomed by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson. Ms Simpson said organisations within the Maroochydore electorate to receive funding through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund in this round…
News that extra paramedics will join the Sunshine Coast ranks was welcomed by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson who also rebuked false claims of staffing cutbacks. “Our area is growing and there has been no cutbacks in ambulance officer numbers. A media story that university students had been used to backfill to cover cutbacks was…