$1.9 million will be spent this year on a new building at Coolum State High School and an extra $100 million in maintenance funding has been allocated for Queensland State...

You are invited to contribute your ideas to The Queensland Plan, a 30-year vision for our great state. When:              Friday 9th August Time:               1pm – 3pm Where:             Mike Ahern...

 I was delighted to mark this year’s National Volunteers Week with 260 of our valued Sunshine Coast volunteers co-hosting a celebration in Cotton Tree Park with Volunteering Sunshine Coast. Mayor...

Congratulations to community groups in the my electorate who have shared in $23,592 in funding from the Queensland Government’s Caring for Our Community grants program to purchase essential equipment to...

A new marine safety system has been announced for the Maroochy River. These new recommendations are the result of two reports, public consultation and many work hours from a group...

I have welcomed the State Government’s move to give local Councils more authority to manage problem flying fox roosts in urban areas.  A more streamlined approvals process will give local...

Community groups that support and protect our beautiful the natural environment are being encouraged to apply for Round Two of the State Government’s Everyone’s Environment grants program. Maroochy Waterwatch were...

The State Government is ramping up its commitment to improving safety around school zones with flashing light signs being installed at seven Sunshine Coast schools including Maroochydore State High School....

Better educated younger drivers and changes for older drivers are included in a package of driver licence reforms which have been recommended by some of Queensland’s leading road safety experts....

The Maroochydore Lions are looking for new members to get involved in their humanitarian and fundraising work. If you are interested in finding out more, why not go along to...

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...

Work has now started on the new Maroochydore bus station near the Sunshine Plaza at the Cornmeal and Sunseeker Parade intersection after the official ‘turning of the sod’. This is...