The Mooloolaba Harbour is open for business, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. A shoal has built up at the mouth of the Mooloolah River after more than a week of extreme weather conditions but the channel is still clear to 1.8m at the lowest tide. However, mariners are urged to…
DetailsThere are inspirational women from the Maroochydore electorate who are making a positive contribution to their community – some are well-known and others do their work quietly without fanfare. This is your opportunity to spring a surprise and show your appreciation. To coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, Speaker of the Queensland Parliament…
DetailsSunshine Coast residents suffering hardship from flood damage are now eligible for financial help under an emergency declaration, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Ms Simpson said the Minister for Police and Community Safety has recently approved the amended activation of the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). The area defined for receipt of…
DetailsThe health of Maroochy River waterways will be given a major boost thanks to the Newman Government’s Everyone’s Environment grants. Environment and Heritage Protection Minister Andrew Powell said Maroochy Waterwatch would receive $100,000 to support its work to keep the Maroochy River catchment and tributaries clean and protected from pollution. “This funding will help Maroochy Waterwatch…
DetailsSunshine Coast boaties and anglers will soon have better access to popular coastal spots with the Newman Government announcing two new floating walkways for Mooloolaba. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the projects would be delivered as part of the $120 million Marine Infrastructure election commitment to improve recreational boating and fishing facilities around the state.…
DetailsThe number of Aussies holidaying on the Sunshine Coast increased 18 per cent to 1.8 million in the year to September 2012 according to new figures released today. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the latest National Visitor Survey from Tourism Research Australia revealed a continuing surge in the number of Queenslanders and Australians choosing…
DetailsOn-road cycle lanes will be installed on the southern side of David Low Way at Bli Bli to create a safer route for cyclists. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the $600,000 project would improve safety and encourage bike users to use the route. “This is a great low-cost initiative that promotes healthy and sustainable…
DetailsThe State Government is urging bus users to have their say about proposed changes to some of the Sunshine Coast bus routes and timetables as part of the South East Queensland bus network review, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Suggested changes can now be viewed on the TransLink website (www.translink.com.au) are bus users…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed the calling of tenders on the long awaited Maroochydore bus station. Ms Simpson said preparation work on the site had been finalised, following the clearing of the former Dick Smith and Maroochy House sites. “While there were some early delays to the project, the bus…
DetailsFunds for road safety improvements for the Sunshine Motorway between Mooloolaba and Peregian allocated in the State Government budget have now been brought forward so that work can get underway urgently, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Transport Minister Scott Emerson allocated new funds of $510,000 for this project in this year’s budget under…
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