Local community groups have received a funding boost through Round 108 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grant and the first round of the Investing in Queensland Women Grant. Ms Simpson said that over $200,000 in grants will be paid to local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Mooloolaba Outrigger Canoe Club will receive $28,710…
The Sunshine Coast needs real commitment from the Queensland State Government and with the budget being handed down next Tuesday it is important that the Sunshine Coast gets its fair share on the right projects. Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Fiona Simpson, is calling on the State Government to invest in critical…
Failing to address public housing complaints in a timely manner is leaving some residents so scared of living in their homes that they sleep in their cars, a Sunshine Coast MP claims. More than 130 complaints were made about social housing tenants in Maroochydore over two years, new data shows. Maroochydore MP Fiona Simpson said…
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…
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,…
I felt especially proud and grateful to celebrate Australia Day this year. As I watched record numbers of families and friends gathering around picnics and BBQs in local parks, I was struck by two things – the sheer joy of people sharing each other’s company and, secondly, the many Australian flags flying. When most formal…
One of the concept designs of transport options for the Sunshine Coast Mass Transit Plan Article by Sunshine Coast Daily – Tegan Annett A war of words has erupted after Fiona Simpson said a mass transport project linking Maroochydore and Caloundra would only create more traffic jams. The Maroochydore MP on Thursday said there were…
THE Mass Transit plan is a mass diversion that threatens to put more Sunshine Coast residents into traffic jams, State MP Fiona Simpson says. Maroochydore MP Fiona Simpson says the State Government is responsible for public transport, but they are missing in action on supplying their own plans for the Coast and have refused to…
A 2018 Transport and Main Roads concept representation of Mooloolah River Interchange Article by Sunshine Coast Daily – Natalie Wynne It was the LNP’s pet project – thought to be a winning election pitch that now remains up in the air. Momentum has fallen flat on the Mooloolah River Interchange as the multimillion-dollar project sits…
Maroochydore bus stop near the Plaza. Article by Courier Mail – Natalie Wynne CRIME concerns has caused a political bust-up over a bus station in Maroochydore. Recent Queensland Police statistics show there’s been 90 incidents recorded in the Sunshine Plaza, Ocean St and Maroochydore Transit Station area in the past three months. Offences listed…