Sunshine Coast charities, community housing groups, and service providers had the opportunity to share their feedback and ideas today with Federal Assistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community Services Luke Howarth in a Homelessness and Community Housing Roundtable organised by Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
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Motorists on the Sunshine Coast will be getting home sooner and safer after the Australian Government signed off on $13.36 million in funding to support the transformation of the Bruce Highway between Gateway Motorway and Caloundra Road Interchange into a ‘smart’ freeway.
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8,720 older people in the Sunshine Coast electorate of Fisher will benefit from a multimillion dollar boost across the next four years following the Morrison Government’s decision to cut deeming rates.
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Around 63,000 low and middle income earners in the Sunshine Coast Federal electorate of Fisher will start to receive immediate tax relief from next week after the Morrison Government successfully passed its tax package through Parliament last night.
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As Queensland Housing Minister Mick de Brenni finally responds today to pressure from Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace to act on the professional indemnity crisis facing the state’s construction industry, Mr Wallace has warned that Minister de Brenni’s late action on the insurance exemptions needed is only just the beginning.
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As the New South Wales Government becomes the latest to move to solve the building certification crisis threatening the construction industry, Queensland Housing Minister Mick de Brenni continues to fail in his responsibilities and must act or stand aside for someone who will according to Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
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The construction industry in Queensland will grind to a halt in a matter of weeks, leaving builders and vulnerable subbies facing financial ruin, unless urgent action is taken by the Queensland Government said Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace today.
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The Queensland Labor Government must finally do the right thing and deliver their fair share of funding for the Sunshine Coast’s rail line in the wake of the Liberal National Coalition’s Federal election win, according to Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
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Mooloolah Valley Community Centre would lead the construction of a new Men’s Shed for the township with funding provided under a re-elected Morrison Government.
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Mooloolaba Bowls Club is now able to offer additional after dark competition bowls and will introduce an evening league for younger professionals following completion of their new Federally funded lighting.
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Conondale Pool will undergo a complete transformation under a re-elected Liberal National Government following a funding commitment of $170,000.
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Caloundra Men’s Shed will finally be able to construct a new home with more to offer members under a re-elected Morrison Government.
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There is fresh hope for sick, injured, orphaned or displaced native wildlife on the Sunshine Coast following the opening of new marine turtle and bird rehabilitation facilities at Australian Zoo Wildlife Hospital today.
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Iconic Sunshine Coast surfing club WindanSea Boardriders are a major step closer to achieving their long held dream of building a clubhouse following a $140,000 grant from the Liberal National Federal Government.
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Sunshine Coast Hinterland residents will see the health and fitness benefits of a new accessible indoor pool this year following a Federal Government grant of $500,000.
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Traffic will flow more freely in Mooloolaba following a $12 million investment by the Federal Liberal National Coalition Government.
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Forty-three Sunshine Coast individuals and organisations in the Federal electorate of Fisher are among tens of thousands of volunteers across Australia benefiting from the Morrison Government’s backing through the $20 million Volunteer Grants Program.
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The Federal Government has committed $5 million in the 2019 Budget toward a comprehensive business case and design work for congestion-busting improvements to the road network around Caloundra and Kawana following a campaign by Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
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Members of the Glasshouse Country RSL and its local community will benefit from improved social and function facilities, and a more welcoming and safe environment following a successful campaign for Federal funding by local Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace. Mr Wallace announced the grant of $258,000 on a visit to the RSL today.
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Construction on Australia’s first residential treatment facility for eating disorders will now be able to begin, while treatment at the facility for those who cannot afford it will be supported for the next four years following $4.5 million in Federal funding to be announced in this evening’s Budget.
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A group of ‘older surfers’ who have raised $1 million for children with disability, an energetic student advocate for action on domestic violence, and a road safety group who are saving young lives were among individuals and businesses recognised for their contribution to the Sunshine Coast community on Thursday night at Andrew Wallace MP’s 2nd Annual “Fisher Community Awards”.
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The Liberal National Government will invest $12 million over three years to support the construction of a new Sunshine Coast Health Foundation Accommodation Hub to help families whose loved ones are receiving treatment in hospital.
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The Liberal National Government is investing $2.5 million to strengthen research and treatment programs at the Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience Thompson Institute.
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Ahead of the 2019 Federal Budget, local Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace has thrown his support behind funding for renovations to Glasshouse RSL.
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Ahead of the 2019 Federal Budget, local Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace is fighting for funding for the proposed WindanSea Clubhouse in Currimundi.
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A new Health Funding Facts website has been launched to help Sunshine Coast families and communities see how they are benefiting from the Morrison Government’s strong track record on guaranteeing essential health services for all Australians.
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Sunshine Coast charity endED will be able to support many more people living with an eating disorder in our community following a Federal grant of $180,000. The grant was announced today by Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace during a visit to the future site of endED Butterfly House in Mooloolah Valley.
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Tens of thousands of pension and allowance recipients in the Fisher are now benefitting from another increase to payment rates delivered by the Morrison Government.
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The Sunshine Coast’s most transformational road project in decades has passed a major checkpoint with the opening of the new exit 190 near Aussie World.
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More young people living with disability on the Sunshine Coast to get ‘the skills they need to thrive’ as STEPS expand Pathways College with six figure Federal grant.
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The Morrison Government's $5 million Solar Communities Program will provide grants of up to $12,500 for eligible community organisations for small-scale solar and battery projects. This is part of our $50 million investment in the Energy Efficient Communities Program.
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The Morisson Government's Communities' Environment Program offers $22 million to support local communities to deliver a wide range of on-ground projects that conserve, protect and sustainably manage our environment.
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Residents and tourists alike will be able to get active and play 18 holes of golf in Maleny following a significant grant of $200,000 from the Federal Government.
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Following the recent devastating floods in North Queensland and the significant impact it has had on the Queensland Livestock industry, the Prime Minister has announced the establishment of the North Queensland Livestock Industry Recovery Agency.
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$5 million in grants are now available to support the fishing industry on the Sunshine Coast and throughout Australia to transition to new marine park arrangements and to encourage more sustainable fishing practices.
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New laws giving older Australians on the Sunshine Coast a better deal in retirement have passed the Parliament, Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said today.
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Community pressure and common sense has seen Australia Liquor Holdings (ALH) withdraw its application to extend their poker machine licence at The Wharf Tavern in Mooloolaba.
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In the wake of yesterday’s announcement of a City Deal for South East Queensland, Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace has called on Sunshine Coast residents to nominate the projects that they would like to see for our community as part of the deal.
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The Morrison Government’s reforms to child care are driving down out-of-pocket costs for families on the Sunshine Coast.
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Detailed design to widen the Bruce Highway to six lanes between Caboolture and Steve Irwin Way is about to start, setting the project up for a 2020 construction start date.
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Big changes are coming for motorists in 2019 as construction on one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest projects moves ahead.
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Small businesses on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from the Liberal National Government’s decision to increase the instant asset write-off threshold from $20,000 to $25,000, effective immediately, and to extend the initiative for another year beyond its existing June 2019 end-date.
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Public nominations are now open for the second annual Fisher Community Awards, organised by Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace. The awards recognise organisations and individuals who have made a difference in the fields of education, employment and retirement.
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Patients and local health workers on the Sunshine Coast will benefit to the tune of $53 million from the Liberal National Government’s record $1.45 billion funding for community mental health services, along with a change to the funding model. The new funding and reformed structure, announced this week, will ensure security for both jobs and services.
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I am kicking off 2019 riding all around our community, visiting every town in Fisher to hold 26 Listening Posts and hear about the issues that matter to you.
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Young people on the Sunshine Coast, and the businesses that employ them, are set to benefit from the Federal Government’s investment of $60 million in a new apprenticeships incentive, launched today.
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Current and former ADF personnel on the Sunshine Coast enjoyed a free visit to one of our most popular tourist attractions as part of Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace's Sunshine Coast Veterans Day in collaboration with Australia Zoo.
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Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace has encouraged students in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland to apply for a Government-funded scholarship to study a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) course.
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A competitive public application process has been opened to determine the location for 20 Medicare eligible MRI licences.
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People living on the Sunshine Coast can have their say on the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into the aged care sector today through an online feedback tool.
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