Federal road safety funding flows to the Sunshine Coast
Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said that this was yet another example of the Federal Government moving quickly to support jobs on the Sunshine Coast with meaningful investments that will improve safety. “The Morrison Government has mandated that these upgrades on some of our region’s most heavily used roads must be completed by 30 […]
Sunshine Coast stars who led the way during COVID-19 to be recognised at Sunshine Coast MP’s Fisher Community Awards
As the Sunshine Coast reflects on a challenging year, public nominations are now open for the fourth annual Fisher Community Awards, organised by Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace. This year’s double awards ceremony will recognise winners from 2019/20 as well as the past year following the disappointing cancellation of the 2020 awards ceremony. Mr […]
Sunshine Coast construction sector leading Australia under HomeBuilder
The Sunshine Coast Federal electorate of Fisher is among the ten regions to have benefitted the most from the Morrison Government’s HomeBuilder scheme nationwide, supporting thousands of construction jobs on the Coast. The Coast saw 670 new building approvals for dwellings in Fisher during the three months to October 2020, for a total value of […]
Sunshine Coast MP declares opposition to Council’s light rail
Sunshine Coast MP declares opposition to Council’s light rail and urges local residents to get involved Light rail would have disastrous consequences for the lifestyle in our region’s famous coastal strip according to Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace as he declared his opposition to any Commonwealth funding for the project today. Mr Wallace urged […]
$1-5 Million In Local Roads And Community Infrastructure Funding To Boost Jobs
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has approved $1.54 million in funding for four road upgrades in the southern and central Sunshine Coast as part of its Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program. These road upgrades will improve safety in Conondale, Glenview, Mooloolaba and Golden Beach, as well as supporting local jobs and boosting the […]
Maleny Show To Go Ahead In 2021 Following Morrison Government Support
Maleny Show will be able to go ahead in 2021 – barring a new wave of COVID-19 – thanks to a $70,000 grant from the Morrison Government. The grant is part of a $34 million Australian Government fund to help ensure that Agricultural Shows that were cancelled in 2020 can bounce back next year. Federal […]
Sunshine Coast Hinterland To Get More Resilient Mobile Phone
Mobile phone reception will stay available for longer in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland if the power goes out during or after natural disasters, thanks to a major new investment by the Morrison Government. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said that the Government is funding Telstra to extend the battery back up at the mobile […]
Funding Unlocked For The Mooloolaba Access Upgrade
The Australian Government has unlocked $12 million in funding to duplicate an existing 350 metre two-lane section of Brisbane Road. The section from Mayes Canal Bridge to the intersection of Foote Street and Tarcoola Avenue will be upgraded and will include a new bridge over Mayes Canal to accommodate four lanes. Federal Member for Fisher […]
Local Centre Shortlisted For 2020 Australian Training Award
Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre has been recognised among Australia’s best and brightest in vocational education and training (VET) with the announcement of the seventy-five finalists for the 2020 Australian Training Awards. The Australian Training Awards set to be held on 20 November, recognise achievements in VET across apprentices, trainees, educators, employers and training […]
Caloundra Firm Wins Defence Exports Boost
Leading Caloundra aerospace company HeliMods has won more support from the Morrison Government to help it reach new opportunities in global markets. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price today announced the Sunshine Coast business has received $150,000 under the Defence Global Competitiveness Grants program. “The funding is part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to building […]