A 74-bed shortfall at Sunshine Coast University Hospital is putting the hospital and patients under pressure, State MP for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said. 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…
DetailsIT’S been revealed the State Government has fallen short of its promised increase in new beds at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. It’s this broken promise – causing a shortfall of 74 beds – which is putting pressure on patients and staff and causing blow-outs in ambulance ramping. This has to be fixed so patients can…
DetailsConsultation on the Mooloolah River Interchange closes today and the Member for Maroochydore has called out the State Government’s decision to strip out a critical link though Mooloolah River from the first stage. “The $360m jointly funded first stage is a good step but it’s missing the river crossing to Kawana Way and there’s no…
DetailsTwo Sunshine Coast leaders have backed Maroochydore as an Olympics venue for basketball saying it was a golden opportunity that could deliver the long-awaited Sunshine Coast Arts, Convention and Exhibition Centre. They’re calling on the Council and the State Government to get on board. “Maroochydore was the first choice in the IOC Olympics Feasibility Report,…
DetailsMP Fiona Simpson has called on the State Labor Government to “get on board” with heavy rail to Maroochydore on the CAMCOS corridor, take ownership and forget light rail as an expensive diversion. “Council’s light rail focus is a diversion which has been championed by council to increase high levels of density along Nicklin Way…
DetailsLocal 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsFailing 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…
DetailsLast 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…
DetailsYoung 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,…
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