As of 1st September, Queensland will be introducing bans on certain single-use plastics, including plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, bowls, plates, and expanded polystyrene cups and containers. As many community groups provide takeaway food and drink as part of their community or fundraising activities, this may affect how you operate. As such, you may benefit from information on how to comply with the new…
DetailsCongratulations to Roger and Kerrie Page who won the Baby Weber Q from the recent draw! The next draw closes 26 November, which will make a great Christmas surprise for someone. To enter the next draw all you need to do is CLICK HERE to complete my 30 second survey.
DetailsOn 22 June the Mass Transit surveys and submissions to Council closed. Council confirmed they received thousands of responses, but not an exact figure. Council has advised they will spend the next few months examining and analysing the feedback received followed by a review of the draft Options Analysis Report before presenting the report to…
DetailsI am backing Maroochydore as an Olympics venue for preliminary basketball games as a golden opportunity that could help deliver the long-awaited Sunshine Coast Arts, Convention and Exhibition Centre. Last week I called on the Council and the State Government to get on board. Maroochydore was the first choice in the IOC Olympics Feasibility Report,…
DetailsThe LNP is demanding the Health Minister agree to an extra day of estimates hearings given the frightful state of the health system. The Premier had her Economics and Governance Committee hearing moved forward to Friday 16th of July, to give her more time to leave for Tokyo. It means Tuesday 27th of July is…
DetailsMyself and my LNP colleagues for the past month have been calling for support for small and family businesses when snap lockdowns occur. We are calling for the State Government to implement a COVID Business Lockdown Support Package and suggestions include: LUMP LOCKDOWN PAYMENTS: payments for small businesses to cover loss of income due to…
DetailsThe Premier has advised at this stage that Queensland’s mandatory mask-wearing policy will be eased from 6am this Friday, 23 July. Restrictions easing will include: You will be able to visit loved ones in aged and disability care and hospitals. Pubs, clubs and cafes will be able to increase the number of customers from one…
DetailsIf your organisation or community group is looking for available grants, my office maybe able to assist. I am also happy to provide letters of support, to request a letter of support, please click HERE . Below is some of the Queensland State Grants that are currently available: Touring Queensland Fund – up to $20,000…
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. Over $200,000 in grants will be paid to local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Mooloolaba Outrigger Canoe Club will receive $28,710 to purchase an outrigger…
DetailsYou only have until 22 June to have your say – if you say nothing, SILENCE IS AGREEMENT. Yes, we need to look at future transport solutions, but I will say it again and again, we need an integrated transport plan with the right infrastructure. To find out to have your say click HERE
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