The State Government has provided funding of $50,000 towards improving road safety locally with an education program to discourage drink-driving. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said funding for two Sunshine Coast Council pilot projects will provide a positive approach to educating the public about drinking and driving by rewarding drivers who do the right thing. …
DetailsThe Queensland Police Service (QPS) has received a boost with 61 new officers inducted into the service this afternoon. Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the 61 new police officers had spent the last 25 weeks learning the skills they need to improve the safety of Queensland communities, which had deteriorated under Labor. “I thank the…
DetailsQueensland’s state school principals will have greater discipline powers to manage disruptive student behaviour from the start of the 2014 school year. Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek said the Education (Strengthening Discipline in State Schools) Amendment Bill 2013 had been passed by Queensland Parliament heralding major improvements for state school operations. “The…
DetailsVisitors to a popular Sunshine Coast national park are set to reach lofty new heights with the Queensland Government opening an Expressions of Interest process for a zipline canopy tour. Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey and National Parks Minister Steve Dickson said Kondalilla National Park could soon be home to a new ecotourism experience, as the…
DetailsThe Newman Government has launched an Action Plan to clean up litter and illegal dumping throughout the state. Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell said the Action Plan was a long-term initiative by the Newman Government to reduce litter and illegal dumping. “We will focus on effective programs to change community…
DetailsQueensland parliament today passed amendments to cut red tape and increase protection of the state’s national parks, to further build the state’s four pillar economy and get Queensland back on track. National Parks Minister Steve Dickson said the Newman Government was continuing to deliver upon its election commitments to reduce red tape and conserve natural…
DetailsEmpowering local school communities and getting better outcomes for students is a key focus of the Education Minister’s roundtable with local principals hosted by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson. Ms Simpson organised the forum, to give local education leaders in her electorate a direct input into policy and provide feedback to Education Minister John Paul…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today welcomed news of the State Government’s commitment to the Sunshine Coast Airport project with the gifting of land to Council at no cost. Ms Simpson thanked the Premier and Deputy Premier for the State Government’s support in making a significant contribution to the proposed $418.6 million Sunshine Coast airport…
DetailsLifeguards at Mooloolaba have a birds-eye view again to keep watch over swimmers and surfers thanks to natural disaster funding assistance from the State and Federal Government. Sunshine Coast Council has now completed restoration works to resurrect the lifeguards observation tower, which was removed for safety reasons earlier this year due to severe coastal erosion…
DetailsI welcome news of a Japanese company’s plans to inject up to $120 million a year into our local economy to build a new luxury resort and residential development at Yaroomba. The proposed “Living with Nature” Development will be the first significant new hotel on the Sunshine Coast in recent times. If approved, the proposal…
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