February 23rd, 2022
With the Omicron wave having reached its peak resulting in relaxation of some restrictions with more to come in coming weeks, it is still important to stay vigilant, as Covid is now part of our lives, with future waves and…
March 23rd, 2022
ALTHOUGH we are somewhat used to extreme weather events, our recent floods were particularly severe and swift. Over three days, Queensland and NSW experienced equivalent rainfall to what London receives in a year, with our communities across the electorate severely…
April 27th, 2022
WITH the increased relaxations, ‘mostly’ beautiful weather, and improved behaviours from police reports, I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter break! Like many affected by the recent floods, I utilised the time with the assistance of my moon boot…
May 25th, 2022
THIS month we experienced yet another flooding event – the sixth in Queensland since December, putting further strains and delays to repairing damage from February, and reports of very unwelcomed widespread mould. Thank you to everyone who again stepped up…
June 29th, 2022
THIS MONTH we said hello to an old friend – the sun!! I hope you have all been soaking up the Vitamin D (with sunscreen and hat!) and sensational sunsets while they are available to us? The sunshine radiated into…
August 17th, 2022
COLD mornings and sunny days have provided a perfect backdrop for recent community events, and I have been thrilled to attend so many between Budget Estimates Hearings and endless meetings! From the Tewantin Noosa Red Cross AGM celebrating all they…
September 28th, 2022
THE BEAUTIFUL spring weather has been a delightful backdrop to three intense Parliamentary sittings, travel with my Legal Affairs and Safety Committee to regional communities as part of public hearings for the Blue Card inquiry, and many community meetings. These…
November 9th, 2022
IT WAS an honour to attend the Peregian Beach Community Kindergarten’s 40th Anniversary, a magical not-for-profit that started back in 1976 by playgroup parents. A big thank you to all for the incredible work you all do with our youngest…
December 7th, 2022
It has been fantastic to see the fruits of our ‘Seeds of Change’ Program, via many catchups with funding recipients including Ken and Uncle Tais from Goorijala, with a water tank in, edible bush tukka planted and a gathering pit…
December 21st, 2022
Happy Holiday season everyone! So many festive events, with much joy visiting our matriarchs and patriarchs in residential care at their Christmas parties and markets. As always, their wisdom from their experiences, and learnt over the course of their lifetime,…