Sunshine Coast residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a safe night out following the nation’s most comprehensive package of reforms designed to help end alcohol and drug-related violence, being passed in Parliament this week. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the Safe Night Out Strategy is the most comprehensive plan of its kind […]
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Proposed Creek Name Honours Sugar Industry Family
What’s in a name? A proposal to recognise a local family’s connection to the Bli Bli area by naming a creek after them has been welcomed by State MP Fiona Simpson. Ms Simpson advised that Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps had asked for feedback on the proposal to formally name a creek […]
Maroochydore Bus Station Taxi Trial Begins
Helping people get home safely is the aim of a new late-night taxi pick-up zone at the Maroochydore bus station from Friday night. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson, who championed the move, said the 12-month trial was in response to community concerns. “This new taxi zone will ensure people can wait in an area with […]
Simpson urges infrastructure guarantee
State MP Fiona Simpson has urged an “infrastructure guarantee” for the Sunshine Coast as part of the deal if assets are sold off to pay down Queensland’s crippling debt levels. Ms Simpson said debt deniers couldn’t wish away the impact of the unprecedented debt levels which led to the stripping of the State’s AAA credit […]
Simpson urges stand against binge drinking & disrespect
State MP Fiona Simpson has taken to the floor of Parliament to support a community call to action over alcohol-fuelled violence. Ms Simpson said: “It’s time to challenge the culture that tolerates binge drinking and losing control and to take a stand against behaviour that disrespects others and threatens their safety.” Expressing her condolences to […]
Community Bank sponsors Marcoola’s Australia day bash!
After its running battle with Mother Nature in recent years, the greatly anticipated Marcoola Rocks is certain to draw big crowds again when 26 January rolls around. The Australia Day celebration will take place in and around Marcoola Surf Lifesaving Club and after the event was hampered by storms earlier this year. Locals are getting […]
State funding boost for Maroochydore community groups
Maroochydore’s Suncare Community Service and the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club are among those who were successful under the latest round of State Government community funding. It’s part of millions of dollars provided across Queensland through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the […]
Have your say in shaping Queensland’s future
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today encouraged Sunshine Coast residents to get involved in The Queensland Plan before consultation closes on 30 August. Fiona Simpson today hosted a forum in Maroochydore to get feedback from local residents on the six questions collaboratively developed with community members at the summit in Mackay earlier this year. “The […]
Additional 19 Police officers for Sunshine Coast
The Queensland Government is delivering more police on the Sunshine Coast with 19 additional officers starting in the Sunshine Coast Police District since April 2012. Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the results of the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) massive recruitment drive had been seen across the State. “In the last 12 months we have seen […]
State grants for Maroochydore community groups
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed news of State Government funding of a total of $165,233 for eight local community groups in her electorate. In the latest round of funding through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund money was awarded to: Mooloolaba Coast Guard $19,332 Upgrade IT and […]