Six volunteer and community groups in the Maroochydore electorate will share in $23,592 in funding from the Queensland Government to purchase essential equipment to continue their good work helping others. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said this first round of the $4 million Caring for our Community grants program was delivering on a Newman Government…
DetailsThe Maroochy River is set to receive a new, permanent marine safety system today after public consultation. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said it was important this regularly used river was safe for all users. “The community feels very strongly about this safety of this river. The changes are complimenting existing legislation to keep the…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson celebrated National Volunteer Week with 260 Sunshine Coast volunteers at a sausage size in Cotton Tree Park. Fiona Simpson and Mayor Mark Jamieson joined with Volunteering Sunshine Coast to honour our volunteers for their important contribution to our local community. Valued volunteers were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation and…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today welcomed the State Government’s move to give local Councils more authority to manage problem flying fox roosts in urban areas. Ms Simpson said that a more streamlined approvals process would mean that local councils would be given the authority to manage flying fox roosts in urban areas without having…
DetailsThe State Government is ramping up its commitment to improving safety around school zones with flashing light signs being installed at seven Sunshine Coast schools. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the ongoing program aimed at installing school flashing lights at split campuses and on multi-lane roads across Queensland would be finished by June. “I…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed news of State Government funding of a total of $165,233 for eight local community groups in her electorate. In the latest round of funding through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund money was awarded to: Mooloolaba Coast Guard $19,332 Upgrade IT and weather…
DetailsToday the Sunshine Coast entered a new era with the local State Government MPs and councillors forming a regional partnership to drive the Coast forward. In attendance at the leadership roundtable at Lake Kawana Community Centre were Mayor Mark Jamieson and Sunshine Coast councillors, Speaker Fiona Simpson (MP Maroochydore), Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark…
DetailsFiona Simpson MP has announced that two local Community Legal Centres (CLCs) will receive grants from the Legal Practitioner Interest on Trust Accounts Fund (LPITAF) for the 2013/14 financial year. Centacare in Maroochydore will receive $146,910 in funding and Suncoast Community Legal Service Inc will be granted a total of $210,138. Ms Simpson…
DetailsWork is set to kick off from next week on the new Maroochydore bus station near Sunshine Plaza. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today turned the first sod to signal the start of works for the new bus station, near the Cornmeal and Sunseeker Parade intersection. “This is a significant investment in public transport infrastructure…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today lead by example and rolled up her sleeves to participate in the Australian Red Cross Easter blood drive. She urged locals to spare an hour of their time over the Easter break to help save up to three lives. Fiona Simpson said that blood stocks can…
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