Awards Season
THE ANNUAL surf club awards season is in full swing. I always make it a priority to attend the awards to thank and recognise these wonderful volunteers who keep our beaches safe over the summer. The countless volunteer hours they give is so important to the Sunshine Coast and our beach lifestyle.
I am honoured to be patron of Marcoola and Mudjimba Surf Clubs who are two of the hardest working clubs. Among the awardees a special congratulations to Marcoola Volunteer of the Year, Simon Drelich and Mudjimba Surf Life Saver of the Year senior Harry Crosthwaite and junior Saxon Cracknell. The Mudjimba Surf Club Awards was held at the new award-winning Bli Bli Hotel – if you haven’t been there yet, I highly recommend it as it also is a very deserving winner at the Queensland Hotels Awards for best hotel and best bistro.
2024 State Government Budget
For an update on the State Government Budget handed down on June 11, you can read a report on my website (www.fionasimpson.com.au/2024-state-government-budget/).
In summary, there is still a need for an infrastructure plan to help unlock housing and to overcome some critical safety black spots. So, the fight goes on, particularly to get the Sunshine Motorway upgraded and for better connections for all Sunshine Coast communities with more effective public transport.
Pacific Paradise Under 8’s day
It was great fun hanging out with students, teachers and parents at the Pacific Paradise State School’s Under 8’s day on June 6. A big shoutout to the school and all involved that put the annual day together. It was fantastic to see so many children and families all having such a great time. So much work went into the day with baby animals for kids to interact with, dress-ups, visits by the Fire Brigade and Surf Lifesavers, and more. I was really impressed by the size of the event. Congratulations to all involved on such a successful day.
The days might be cooler and shorter, but I am sure that you agree that we live in the best place in the world, particularly for winter.
As always, don’t hesitate to contact me if there is anything that I can be of assistance with – contact me care of my office on 5406 7100 or maroochydore@parliament.qld.gov.au