Shocking new figures have revealed that elective surgery patients on the Sunshine Coast now have to wait longer than anywhere in the state for their procedures at Nambour Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) and Gympie Hospital. This means that more than 1 in 3 elective surgery patients don’t get their surgery on at SCUH…
DetailsThe Sunshine Coast Council Australia Day Awards were held on 22 March 2022. I would like to make a special mention for winner of the Citizen of the Year, Mark Ellis. I have known Mark for many years through his work at the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre. He has done an amazing job assisting the homeless…
DetailsI can confirm I have referred this matter to the Crime and Corruption Commission. It is my understanding that this was never investigated and I believe it is vital that it is. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER that runs right to the top of the Palaszczuk Government. We know how dodgy the whole Mangocube…
DetailsLast night the Federal Government handed down their budget for 2022-2023. The questions from the budget are what’s in it for you and what’s in it for the Sunshine Coast? Halving fuel excise (22.1 cents per litre discount) for six months, from midnight Wednesday. $420 tax offset for people earning up to $126,000 per year, this is in addition to…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed the $1.6b Federal Government funding commitment for rail to Maroochydore in the upcoming Budget and challenged the State Government to be a government for all of Queensland and match it. “Now is the time for State Labor to stop playing politics and match this. Being ready for the…
DetailsMedia reports regarding the cosy relationship between CleanCo, the Labor Government and Labor lobbyists are deeply concerning. The Crime and Corruption watchdog has already warned the government about “sham” employment contract arrangements to avoid lobbying laws and here it is plain as day. These dodgy practices have to end. Taxpayers are the ones losing in…
DetailsComplaints about hooning, dangerous driving, unregistered and unsafe cars are skyrocketing but Queensland Transport Officers have been told they aren’t allowed to intervene. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson in Parliament has called on the Minister for Transport and Minister for Police for a crackdown on hooning, with the full force of joint operations between police…
DetailsA report about fixing the dangerous Mooloolah River entrance for boaties must be released urgently, State MP Fiona Simpson says. “The Minister for Transport needs to release the Mooloolaba Harbour Breakwater Extension Study now so the public is consulted about the options the government is considering and best solution for marine safety and the environment…
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: Fairplay Vouchers (Round 6) – up to $150 – 23…
DetailsBy now most community groups would be aware of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) in Queensland. The grants are usually available for up to $35,000, however this year there will be ONE SUPER ROUND with grants of up to $100,000 available. The Super Round 113 is NOW OPEN and closes at midnight 31 March…
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