A Green Army has descended on Maleny Community Precinct to continue conservation efforts at the 125 ha site. The Green Army, an Australian Government initiative, provides an opportunity for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields. Federal Member for Fisher Mal Brough today (Oct 15) met with Sunshine Coast Divisional […]
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Hearing Awareness Week, ‘how loud is too loud?’
Did you know that one in six Australians are affected by hearing loss? That is an estimated 3.5 million people with half of those being people of working age. This week is Hearing Awareness Week and Member for Fisher Mal Brough MP is asking the Sunshine Coast to consider: ‘How loud is too loud?’ “This year’s theme […]
Boost For Flood Defences On The Sunshine Coast
[Video]Stormwater and drainage networks in three flood-prone areas of the Sunshine Coast will be bolstered through the Newman and Abbot Governments’ Natural Disaster Resilience Program to protect Queensland communities. Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli said the works in Alexandra Headland and Yandina would improve stormwater drainage and prevent more than 200 homes and […]
Sport For More Sunshine Coast School Children
From 1 January 2015, schools on the Sunshine Coast will be able to apply to take part in the Federal Government’s new $100 million Sporting Schools initiative announced in the 2014/15 Budget. Member for Fisher, Mal Brough MP said the Sporting Schools initiative would introduce more sport to a new generation of children in the Sunshine Coast region. “The […]
Nominations Called for Nominations for 2014 National Disability Awards
Member for Fisher Mal Brough MP has welcomed the opening of Nominations for the 2014 National Disability Awards, giving Australians the opportunity to celebrate the individuals and organisations who are having a positive impact on the lives of people with disability. “As the Chair of the National Disability Insurance Scheme committee I have been humbled […]
Glenn Wheatley Speaks of Resilience at Red Shield Event
More than 200 business people, politicians and media personalities raised $28,375 for a Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal event hosted and produced by Michael Shadforth’s Ray White Commercial North Coast Central office on the Sunshine Coast. Hosted by federal Member for Fisher, Mal Brough, the breakfast fundraising event was held on Thursday 22nd May 2014 at […]
Forum Seeks Input on Vocational Education & Training Reform
[Video]Federal Member for Fisher Mal Brough MP hosted a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Reform Forum Workshop in Caloundra today to facilitate discussions on the VET sector and provide the opportunity for training organisations to give feedback directly to the Government. The workshop was attended by a variety of organisations across the Sunshine Coast including […]
Mal Brough Hosts Federal Health Minister on Hospital Visit
[Video] This morning, 7 April the Member for Fisher the Hon. Mal Brough MP hosted the Federal Minister for Health, the Hon. Peter Dutton MP at the site of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The aim was to allow Mr Dutton to see the construction progress of the hospital and discuss any issues or opportunities with key […]
Mal Brough pays tribute to Daniel Morcombe
Member for Fisher Mal Brough paid tribute to Daniel Morcombe and his family during his speech in Federation Chamber this morning, calling for tougher penalties for crime of this nature. “First of all, this crime should never have been allowed to happen” Mr Brough said. He went on to describe the extent of what Brett […]
Mal Brough Claims Vindication and Takes Aim at Media & Opponents
Mr Slipper’s former staffer James Ashby yesterday (27th Feb 2014) won his appeal against a Federal Court decision to throw out his sexual harassment case against the former parliamentary speaker. Federal Court judge, Justice Steven Rares, had dismissed Mr Ashby’s case against Mr Slipper as an abuse of process in December 2012. Mal Brough has […]