Daniel’s Law

Last week it was announced that an LNP Government will pass Daniel’s Law and create a Public Sex Offender Register. The Register will be a three-tiered system aimed at protecting children, not paedophiles: Tier 1 includes a publicly available website with photographs and personal details of reportable offenders, who have failed to comply with their…

Women and Change Grants

Are you a local charity within the Maroochydore Electorate who could put a $50,000 grant to good use helping the community? Women and Change, Queensland’s first giving circle established in 2014, are offering small to medium Queensland charities the opportunity to apply for $50,000 to assist Queenslanders in need. To be eligible charities must have…

Celebrating Italian Heritage

Celebrating Italian heritage ItaloWorld Inc is a dedicated not-for-profit organisation committed to the preservation and promotion of Italian culture in all its facets—past, present, and future. ItaloWorld Inc. will publish a book like no other, featuring 107 recipes sourced from Italian grandmothers [nonne], living in the Northern Territory & Queensland. Their project will celebrate and maintain traditional Italian recipes still…

The future of aquaculture in Queensland

Public consultation is now open for the Queensland Aquaculture Strategy 2024-2034, giving Queenslanders a chance to have their say on maintaining Queensland’s reputation as the nation’s preferred supplier of quality farmed seafood. The Queensland Aquaculture Strategy 2024-2034 will identify research priorities, best practice regulatory approaches and provide a clear direction for aquaculture’s future in Queensland.  The…