In response to the integrity scandal engulfing this State Government, the Premier announced an internal inquiry conducted by her director general. Hmm. Not good enough. This is separate from the inquiry announced this week into the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) whose terms of reference don’t cover the bombshell allegations of the laptop being taken…
You will have noticed or experienced staff shortages and businesses operating on reduced hours to stay open across the Sunshine Coast and if you have travelled recently, this is a problem throughout Queensland. Businesses need support from the Queensland Government now. This Government continues to fail to deliver for small and family businesses. Other states…
I love where we live, but now it is official. This was confirmed by the Tourism Sentiment Index, which tracked the sentiment of travellers online across a staggering 1.8 billion conversation and content pieces to determine how people felt about destinations around the world. Living here we already know that we live in the best…
Dylan Alcott OAM is not a Queenslander, but I was extremely proud to see a man of this calibre win Australian of the Year. He is one exceptional human being and his attitude to life is truly inspirational. Dylan’s acceptance speech was as amazing as he is, if you didn’t see it, I highly recommend…
Tell me what matters to you in the Maroochydore Electorate by completing my survey and as a bonus you will go into the draw to win the last Weber Baby Q for 2021! Entries Close 26 November – CLICK HERE to complete my 30 second survey.
Enter my FREE draw to win a luxury hamper from Hampers to Go, which is filled with local Sunshine Coast produce. For details head on over to my Facebook Page @FionaSimpsonMP to enter. Especially as we approach Christmas, let’s not forget to support local businesses by shopping local and keeping the dollars on the Sunshine…
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 Queensland State Grants that are currently available: COVID-19 Business Support Grants for lockdown-impacted businesses…
It’s that time of the year where I am providing FREE MARQUEES to be used by groups in the Maroochydore Electorate for community purposes. Please email my office by 19 November if you would like to be considered for a marquee for your club for group. I have a limited number, so they will be…
On the weekend I participated in the annual Mooloolaba Rotary Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health. This was its sixth year and there was a phenomenal number of people in attendance. This walk so far has raised over $50,000 for Australian Rotary Health (ARH) Mental Health Research. The walk is to breakdown the social…
A 74-bed shortfall at Sunshine Coast University Hospital is putting the hospital and patients under pressure. Information revealed in Parliament show the Sunshine Coast’s major hospital was due to have 74 more beds operational by now, but they haven’t been staffed. This bed shortfall is hurting patients, making life hard for health staff and impacting…