Don't judge a book by it's coverSpeaking to the Criminal Organisation Bill in Parliament this week, State Member for Buderim Steve Dickson raised concerns that the bill is about being seen to do something rather than making good laws for fighting crime.
Slipper promotes environmental friendlinessMember for Fisher Peter Slipper is urging all locals to do what they can to reduce pollution, regardless of their views on climate change.
Slipper: Fisher voters slam emissions legislationThe office of Member for Fisher Peter Slipper has been inundated with phone calls and emails from constituents who are strongly opposed to the Rudd Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme.
Slipper: Liberal National opposition will protect students in FisherThe Liberal National opposition will move further amendments in the Senate to the Government’s flawed Youth Allowance Bill, Member for Fisher Peter Slipper said.
LNP Will Scrap The Compulsory Climate Change HomeschecklistAn LNP Government will scrap the compulsory two-page sustainable homes checklist, Member for Kawana, Jarrod Bleijie said today.
Peter Slipper's Snippets 21 November 2009In this weeks column Peter talks about the Traveston Dam, Australia Day awards, Home energy assessment, and World Diabetes Day.
Cr Jenny McKay's Column 21 November 2009In this weeks column Jenny talks about fees cut in new program for on-site waste water facilities, community grants, the coast as you've never seen it, Nambour comes alive, free tree day success, maintenance work in Main St. Montville, and Maleny Streetscape.
Bleijie Claims Secrecy On Hospital Planning TeamSECRECY surrounds the project team set up in an advisory capacity for the proposed new hospital at Kawana, according to the Member for Kawana, Jarrod Bleijie.
Powell's Pitch 20 November 2009In this weeks column Andrew talks about Remembering the less fortunate of Christmas, launch of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal - QCAT, and Fair work for small business
Bring back water tank rebates and stop the Bligh Govt water fraudMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has called for water tank rebates to be reinstated as the Sunshine Coast faces water restrictions from December 1 under the Bligh Government.
$1 million for respite and carers support services in SE QldMember for Fisher Peter Slipper has announced over $1-million in funds for respite and carer support for mental health services in the region.
Have your say on safer school zonesGlass House residents will have the opportunity to share their ideas for making school zones safer for children, after the launch of an LNP Discussion paper.
Cr Jenny McKay's Column 16 November 2009In this weeks column Jenny talks about new water conservation measures on the coast, sister cities strenghten ties, have your say on sport and aquatic needs, shade for Cedar Court Park, Maleny Community Precinct update, and Road grading for Wilsons Road.
Peter Slipper's Snippets 14 November 2009In this weeks column Peter talks about the Hospital Protest, Rememberance Day, Home energy assessment, and Australia Day Awards.
Desal Site Clouded in SecrecyMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson is demanding the State Government release the reports into their choices of desalination sites in South East Queensland which include Marcoola, saying that once again the Government was cloaking the process in secrecy.