The Sunshine Coast has been included in a growing list of communities who are now eligible for help under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). Residents suffering hardship as a result of the recent flood and storms associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald are now eligible for financial help under this emergency declaration. Do…
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, I am hosting the inaugural…
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.…
DetailsMooloolaba has received a $15,000 funding boost from the State Government to support local events under the latest round of the Events Queensland Regional Development Program (EQRDP). Events play a key role in attracting visitors to the Sunshine Coast and the funding will deliver economic and social benefits to local business and the whole community.…
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…
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 Suggested changes can now be viewed on the TransLink website (www.translink.com.au). Bus users are able to provide their feedback on-line until…
DetailsI’m pleased that Transport Minister Scott Emerson has listened to my request for immediate action on road safety on the Sunshine Motorway between Mooloolaba and Peregian by fast-tracking upgrades to enable work to be completed this year. Minister Scott Emerson allocated new funds of $510,000 for safety treatments in this year’s budget under the Safer…
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