Boosting training opportunities that lead to jobs is a key part of the LNP’s plan to cut unemployment and ensure young people can get a job and get ahead on the Sunshine Coast. As the Shadow Minister for Training and Skills Development, I was joined on the Sunshine Coast yesterday by LNP Deputy Leader Tim…
DetailsPostal vote applications – 31 days before voting starts Only 31 more days before voting opens for the Queensland State Election. The actual Election Day is October 31, but many people may prefer to vote early at pre-poll or by post. If you want a postal vote, please let me know as soon as possible,…
DetailsQueensland and the Sunshine Coast had some of the worst long-term unemployed and falling apprenticeship numbers before COVID. I am working hard to deliver training that leads to jobs and connecting training to jobs and boost apprenticeship and training numbers through greater support. The unemployment rates are more than just figures, they are lives. On…
DetailsI’ve been talking with many small business owners – whose stories are varied – some can see the light at the end of the tunnel and others are still in the fight of their lives – but, overall their message is strong. Do you think the State Labor Government that made Queensland so economically exposed…
DetailsWhen 30,000 people gathered to protest in Brisbane recently without social distancing and without threat of State Government sanction or reprimand, it showed the farce of how this State Labor Government has poorly handled the “Roadmap” out of COVID restrictions. The same day 30,000 people gathered, one of our Coast restaurants was being threatened with…
DetailsPhoto: With Alliance Airlines Chairman Steve Padgett (Right) and Cr Jason OPray to welcome first jet to land on our new runway It’s up, up and away with Alliance Airlines’ new flights from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns starting on July 17 on our new airport runway which opened last week. This is a…
DetailsThere’s a jewel on our doorstep called Maroochy River Conservation Park, which I had extended by 15 hectares a few years ago. Local conservation groups have lovingly cherished and worked in the park. There are some special walks, particularly from Ocean Drive, Twin Waters (nearly opposite the resort entrance) through to Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park…
DetailsMaybe you’ve always loved your garden, while others are rediscovering the joys of their backyard with fresh eyes and vigour in this season. Let me introduce you to a genuine gem for those who aren’t already fans of Coolum Community Native Nursery at 157 Warran Rd Yaroomba. Their freshly released history book sums up their…
DetailsCan you name five local foods or manufactured goods produced right here on the Sunshine Coast? Join the “Buy Local 5” campaign and save local jobs. I’m asking people to swap at least five purchases of goods or services they’d normally buy from outside the region for local goods instead. For tips of where to…
DetailsBuying local, saving local jobs is quite a tasty affair when you have the best seafood in the world at Mooloolaba Spit with more fishers selling direct to the public to stay afloat. Since COVID-19 turned many businesses upside down, the fishing industry was particularly hard hit with the loss of exports and restaurant trade.…
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