The Government will double the Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme to $10 million, to help those most in need. This scheme helps low income households with an emergency payment of up to $720 per annum over a two year period. For more information and to make an application, contact your energy retailer whose number appears…
DetailsA $45 million boost to health funding to tackle Sunshine Coast waiting lists is welcome news in the State Budget. The funding will improve access to general, orthopaedic surgery, medicine, ear, nose and throat and gastroenterology services. I appreciate the big focus initially was on tackling emergency waiting times but this additional money to help…
DetailsRecent changes to liquor and gaming laws will make it easier for community groups to hold fundraising and community events without the need to obtain liquor permits. More than 20 amendments have been made that will reduce liquor and gaming red tape under the Liquor and Gaming (Red Tape Reduction) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill…
DetailsFamilies and sports clubs across Queensland will have the opportunity to Get in the Game, with the second round of funding for the State Government’s grassroots initiative to open this month. Local families and sports/recreation clubs can apply for Get Started from 15 July, followed by Get Going and Get Playing on 15 August. Get…
DetailsThe State Government is serious about taking a strong stance on crime and has already implemented a number of law and order reforms since taking office. The Criminal Law (Two Strike Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Act 2012, which commenced in July 2012, provides a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of…
Details$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 schools to clear up the school maintenance backlog. This highly popular program has resulted in significant, locally-driven, locally-contracted school improvements. Altogether the Sunshine Coast receives…
DetailsI 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 Mark Jamieson joined me in honouring our volunteers for the important contribution they make to our local community by presenting certificates of appreciation and lapel…
DetailsCongratulations 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 continue their good work helping others. Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club $5000 Anglican Parish of Coolum Beach $2126 Family Intervention Service Sunshine…
DetailsA 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 of key community stakeholders. For more information on the changes, visit www.msq.qld.gov.au. Key elements of the new marine safety system include: · new and improved…
DetailsI 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 Councils the authority to manage flying fox roosts in urban areas without having to apply to the State Government for a damage mitigation permit. The…
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