Shadow minister calls for stronger laws and tougher sentences in bid to curb crime
The Sunshine Coast’s new Shadow Minister for Police has used the first Parliamentary sitting week in his new portfolio to call for stronger laws to protect the community, and rebalance the scales of justice. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie, whose portfolio also includes Corrective Services and Counter-Terrorism, said there are three
MP calls for road investment to be extended
A welcome investment in road infrastructure is now underway, with a multimillion project to resurface the Sunshine Motorway between Maroochydore and Peregian Springs. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie said nearly 60 jobs would be supported for the duration of works, which are expected to take 12 weeks. “This is a much-needed
New bus stops delivered in response to community feedback
Long awaited works on a new pair of bus stops on the popular 622 Route on Ridges Boulevard are now complete. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie said community feedback had been instrumental in helping deliver the new bus stops, after residents raised the issue with him last year. “More than 12
Tennis served an ace as restrictions ease
In a welcoming sign, Coolum Tennis will re-open its doors to the community from tomorrow whilst adhering to strict social distancing guidelines. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie met with Coolum’s head coach Andrew Ash today to discuss the exciting development, which will see access initially limited to singles matches, and matches
From little things, big things grow
A plant based burger patty created in the kitchen of a Kuluin café now tempting the tastebuds of a growing number of customers across the country is the latest small business success story to come out of the Sunshine Coast, according to Ninderry MP Dan Purdie. Mr Purdie said Veef
Community spirit alive and well in times of crisis
Despite the unprecedented circumstances, community spirit remains alive and well in Coolum, according to Ninderry MP Dan Purdie. Mr Purdie said he was impressed to see business and community members respond quickly when the Coolum Meals on Wheels put out an SOS for a commercial freezer recently. “Due to new