An important building block for the future commercial heart of the Sunshine Coast was laid in Maroochydore today with the turning of the first sod on the city’s modern new bus station. Transport Strategy Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said he was pleased to be part of this significant ... more
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Simpson urges blood donors to roll up their sleeves
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today lead by example and rolled up her sleeves to participate in the Australian Red Cross Easter blood drive. She urged locals to spare an hour of their time over the Easter break to help save up to three lives. Fiona Simpson said that blood stocks can ... more
Financial boost to support vulnerable Sunshine Coast children
Some of the Sunshine Coast’s most vulnerable children and their carers will benefit from continued support thanks to a renewed funding commitment from the Queensland Government. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the Sunshine Coast Cooloola Sexual Abuse Prevention and Intervention Program ... more
State Funding Wins for Coolum Clubs
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has congratulated the Coolum and District Netball Association and the Coolum Croquet Club on gaining funding through the first round of the state government’s Get Playing funding. Ms Simpson said that the Coolum and District Netball Association will receive ... more
Tuckers Creek Bridge duplication officially complete
The $4.5 million duplication of Tuckers Creek Bridge – the first stage of council’s Brisbane Road Upgrade Project – is now complete. Mayor Mark Jamieson said the bridge duplication was the first stage in a project that will improve Brisbane Road, the southern gateway to Mooloolaba. “This ... more
Sunshine Coast increasingly a choice for Aussie tourists
The number of Aussies holidaying on the Sunshine Coast increased 18 per cent to 1.8 million in the year to September 2012 according to new figures released today. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the latest National Visitor Survey from Tourism Research Australia revealed a continuing ... more
Local scholarships announced at Flight Options opening
Steve Padgett, Managing Director of the Aeromil Group of Companies, announced a local pilot scholarship program during the official opening of the new Flight Options Flight Training Centre on Tuesday. Flight Options offers private, commercial and advanced pilot training and the new facility, ... more
On-road bike lanes make David Low Way cycling safer
On-road cycle lanes will be installed on the southern side of David Low Way at Bli Bli to create a safer route for cyclists. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the $600,000 project would improve safety and encourage bike users to use the route. “This is a great low-cost initiative that ... more
Tenders called for Maroochydore bus station
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed the calling of tenders on the long awaited Maroochydore bus station. Ms Simpson said preparation work on the site had been finalised, following the clearing of the former Dick Smith and Maroochy House sites. "While there were some early delays ... more
Work now started on Sunshine Motorway safety improvements
Funds for road safety improvements for the Sunshine Motorway between Mooloolaba and Peregian allocated in the State Government budget have now been brought forward so that work can get underway urgently, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Transport Minister Scott Emerson allocated ... more