Are you a local charity within the Maroochydore Electorate who could put a $50,000 grant to good use helping the community? Women and Change, Queensland’s first giving circle established in 2014, are offering small to medium Queensland charities the opportunity to apply for $50,000 to assist Queenslanders in need. To be eligible charities must have…
DetailsCelebrating Italian heritage ItaloWorld Inc is a dedicated not-for-profit organisation committed to the preservation and promotion of Italian culture in all its facets—past, present, and future. ItaloWorld Inc. will publish a book like no other, featuring 107 recipes sourced from Italian grandmothers [nonne], living in the Northern Territory & Queensland. Their project will celebrate and maintain traditional Italian recipes still…
DetailsPublic consultation is now open for the Queensland Aquaculture Strategy 2024-2034, giving Queenslanders a chance to have their say on maintaining Queensland’s reputation as the nation’s preferred supplier of quality farmed seafood. The Queensland Aquaculture Strategy 2024-2034 will identify research priorities, best practice regulatory approaches and provide a clear direction for aquaculture’s future in Queensland. The…
DetailsAs you know I received a response from the Environment Minister regarding the outcome of the Mudjimba Island Feasibility Study and her advice that the government has decided to install six Reef Protection Markers (RPMs) instead of permanent moorings around Mudjimba Island to protect the reef. The RPMs are to indicate where people can anchor…
DetailsTurning on to David Low Way from Mudjimba Esplanade and vice versa is a problem. The safety at this intersection has worsened with the increased traffic on the overall network. Local residents advise that as the Sunshine Motorway has become more congested, more traffic is opting to use David Low Way instead. I have made…
DetailsSunshine Coast Council has advised that they have commissioned a consultant to undertake preliminary design options for an amenities building, new sealed car park and connection of services near the entrance to the Mount Coolum National Park. This work has to occur before the cost can be determined and funding sought but is a step…
DetailsGrowing local jobs and maintaining our liveability matters. Consultation is underway into the future planning of Sunshine Coast Airport and so it is important to be informed and involved in the process to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. This Development Scheme planning is part of a Priority Development Area (PDA) process which was declared…
DetailsThe State Government Budget was handed down on 11 June by the Miles Government. With the election just four months away there is a lot of sweeteners focussed on re-election. Sadly, the budget is a budget for the next four months that will see Queensland’s borrowings soar to $77.1 billion this financial year and is…
DetailsThis is the last budget to be handed down by the State Government before the election on 26 October this year. It is time for a commitment from the State Government to start delivering much-needed projects for the region. Hospital waitlists are at record highs, along with ambulance ramping due to the State Governments having…
Details“We live in a great place on the Sunshine Coast, but our area is still touched by the issues of crime affecting all of our State, particularly with an increase in thefts of cars. “The juvenile crime issue means that some of the repeat offenders have significant rap sheets before they face court or are…
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