Growing local jobs and maintaining our liveability matters. Consultation is underway into the future planning of Sunshine Coast Airport and so it is important to be informed and involved in the process to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. This Development Scheme planning is part of a Priority Development Area (PDA) process which was declared…
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: Business Growth Fund – up to $50,000 to $75,000…
Time to give a shout-out to the community-hearted people who give of their time as volunteers to help people, the environment and wildlife. Next week is National Volunteer Week and it’s a great way to acknowledge those volunteers who are so important to our community success in so many ways and areas. Volunteers are the…
Twin Waters residents have expressed concerns regarding criminal activity in their area. I will be facilitating a form held by the Twin Waters Residents Association and the Coolum Police on 29 May at 6pm at the North Shore Community Centre. If you live in or around the area you are very welcome to attend.
This special place is loved by all and is a popular dive spot and location for watercraft of all types. As you know I’ve been working with the community on how best to protect the coral reef around the island which has come under increasing pressure from anchor damage. The concept of permanent moorings that…
Car parking and the lack of toilets have been contentious issues at this popular and beautiful Mt Coolum National Park. I’ve continued to pursue both issues with the State Government and Council. The Environment Department will not allow toilets within the National Park and on that they’re not moving. More positively, there have been negotiations between…
Community concerns over the design of the Mooloolaba Seawall have led to a pause while Council reconsiders with a report due on May 30. I am hoping that this will result in a design that respects the local beach environment and enhances the community space while also getting it right for public access during construction…
Caloundra has been consigned to a car park after the Albanese Government cut the Sunshine Coast Heavy Passenger Rail through to Maroochydore. Under Labor, the Sunshine Coast rail will not be delivered to Maroochydore before the 2032 Games, despite being a key promise to Queenslanders in the bid. Maroochydore and Kawana will miss out and…
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: Investing in QLD Women Grant Program – up to…
Local sports and community groups have received a welcome funding boost through the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants. Nearly $130,000 in grants will be paid to five local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Marcoola Surf Club will receive $29,818 to purchase a tractor; Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre will receive $31,307…