Congratulations to two local Community Legal Centres who will receive grants from the State Government for the 2013/14 financial year to help provide vital legal support to vulnerable constituents. Centacare in Maroochydore will receive $146,910 in funding and Suncoast Community Legal Service Inc will be granted a total of $210,138. The Government has a responsibility…
DetailsThe Sunshine Coast is building on its superb reputation as a world class sporting event destination with the announcement of the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 to be held in Mooloolaba on 15 September 2013. This is great news for tourism operators and local businesses who look to gain in excess of $3 million each year for…
DetailsI was delighted to have the opportunity to speak at a community meeting held at the Sunshine Coast Airport hosted by the North Shore Residents and Traders Associations and the Marcoola Progress Association in February. Councillors Jason OPray and Stephen Robinson, Sunshine Coast Airport CEO at myself were questioned about the Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion…
DetailsI’m looking forward to welcoming thousands of competitors and spectators to the Sunshine Coast for the 21st Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival from 15th – 17th March. Since the first Mooloolaba Triathlon in May 1993 the event has grown to become the second largest triathlon in Australia behind its counterpart Noosa. This year, Mooloolaba has again attracted…
DetailsThe Sunshine Coast has been included in a growing list of communities who are now eligible for help under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). Residents suffering hardship as a result of the recent flood and storms associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald are now eligible for financial help under this emergency declaration. Do…
DetailsThere are inspirational women from the Maroochydore electorate who are making a positive contribution to their community – some are well-known and others do their work quietly without fanfare. This is your opportunity to spring a surprise and show your appreciation. To coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, I am hosting the inaugural…
DetailsMooloolaba has received a $15,000 funding boost from the State Government to support local events under the latest round of the Events Queensland Regional Development Program (EQRDP). Events play a key role in attracting visitors to the Sunshine Coast and the funding will deliver economic and social benefits to local business and the whole community.…
DetailsThe State Government is urging bus users to have their say about proposed changes to some of the Sunshine Coast bus routes and timetables as part of the South East Queensland bus network review Suggested changes can now be viewed on the TransLink website (www.translink.com.au). Bus users are able to provide their feedback on-line until…
DetailsI’m pleased that Transport Minister Scott Emerson has listened to my request for immediate action on road safety on the Sunshine Motorway between Mooloolaba and Peregian by fast-tracking upgrades to enable work to be completed this year. Minister Scott Emerson allocated new funds of $510,000 for safety treatments in this year’s budget under the Safer…
DetailsRecent claims of a cut to free mammograms, currently provided by BreastScreen Queensland, were false. In fact, under the LNP Government, Queensland Health is currently upgrading seventeen existing mammography units, as well as expanding upon existing services by providing an additional three new units to further regions of the State. Such improvements to mammography services…
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