I officiated at the Sunshine Plaza $440m redevelopment opening this morning in Maroochydore. It has come a long way since “The Sands” I remember from the mid 70’s! I shared the stage and ribbon cutting with students from Maroochydore State...
Julian Munyard asked if he could interview me for a Podcast on my role as Sunshine Coast Mayor. I agreed & we had a great yarn as I answered his questions on my life, motivations, ambitions & challenges. I described my job as the ‘best on...
Guest speaker at Qld Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Brisbane tonight. I was talking up the credentials and opportunities on our Sunshine Coast. With President Chris Whitecross, Japanese Vice-Consul Daisuke Miyake and Sunshine Coast...
South Sydney Rabbitohs Chairman Nick Pappas is vey passionate about rugby league & his beloved Bunnies We met today to plan our first ever NRL premiership match on our Sunshine Coast. Saturday April 13 against the NZ Warriors. Only 3 weeks...
A City Deal ‘Statement of Intent’ was signed by all three levels of Government today in Brisbane. A 20 year plan that will transcend politics, individuals and governments to synchronise and coordinate major infrastructure in SEQ. Transport...
Sunshine Coast Chambers of Commerce breakfast to ‘update and identify’ opportunities associated with the International Broadband Submarine Cable. Local business leaders discussing everything from faster and cheaper to Artificial Intelligence...
Rotary Sunshine Coast Central have launched their 2019 Police Officer of the Year. I was happy to join Carolyn and John (President) in the announcement Our QPS does a fantastic job protecting and serving our community. A great occasion to share...
Sunshine Coast Toastmasters Sunshine Coast Toastmasters first met on March 12, 1973. Tonight they celebrated 1000 meetings! What an effort and I was pleased to be invited to pass on community congratulations. The Club has spawned many others...
’Inspire and Inform’ the Premier’s Women on Boards event hosted by Annastacia Palaszczuk at the Brightwater Tavern. MC Minister Di Farmer interviewed Kabi Kabi indigenous elder Eve Fiesel, Commissioner Katarina Carrol and business woman Roz White...
This morning we checked out the refurbished Mooloolaba Spit Board Walk with Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe. This great community asset upgrade was funded by SCCouncil $1.3m and StateGov $920,000. Another reason why so many people...
Woombye Community Bank celebrated 10 years today with assistance from Bendigo Bank. To launch as Lehman Brothers were collapsing and the GFC taking hold it was a brave move to launch a bank. Well done to Directors, staff and customers. $150k in...
I joined Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP and the Morris sisters, Ashleigh and Jaine at the State Government Community Cabinet Reception at Venue 114 Kawana. The gathering of over 330 invitee’s followed this mornings Cabinet meeting at Caloundra...
