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 for storytelling.
Celebrating 40 years of serving our youngest Noosans is the Peregian Community Kindergarten, and it was a joy to see everyone gather in song, dance, and many fun activities, as well as traditional homemade fare including real lemonade!
The Sunshine Coast Airport Post Implementation Review (PIR) draft report is currently being prepared with an upcoming four-week period for public comment. For those wishing to give feedback, please ensure you’re subscribed to the PIR project page to receive notifications as soon as information is released.
On the community as well as Parliamentary front there is much to relay, so please head to either our Sandy Bolton MP Facebook page or to sandybolton.com where all speeches I deliver are listed, as well where you can also subscribe to the monthly newsletter. To have your say on upcoming pieces of legislation, head to https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Visit-and-learn/Have-Your-Say/Subscribe to subscribe to different committees to stay up to date and informed. Submissions are now open at https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/, under the Work of the Committee’s tab covering the Liquid Fuel Supply Amendment Bill and will close at 4pm on 3 February.
With the weather definitely warming up, it is time to plan ahead for storms and all natural disasters at www.getready.qld.gov.au.
As we make our Christmas preparations, please support our local businesses as they support us in so many ways, contributing to the ‘circular’ economy we need as part of our sustainability. The festive season can be a wonderful time, as well as intensely lonely for many and we shall be posting up on Facebook where special Christmas Day luncheons will be held. For crisis support, please call Lifeline 13 11 14, with all other numbers available at https://www.sandybolton.com/keycontacts
To ensure my staff get a well-earnt break, our office will be closed from Mon 19th December until 2nd January 2023. If you require assistance on state government matters, please contact our office at 5319 3100 or email noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au before then, otherwise, we will contact you as soon as we return.
Have a wonderful holiday season, and I look forward to seeing you all out and about enjoying our beautiful home.