Mayoral hopeful to seek advice from expert panel
MAYORAL candidate Ashley Robinson plans to call on the help of some of the Sunshine Coast’s sharpest minds to help him deliver the sort of informed governance the region deserves. Declaring that winning an election campaign does not make you smarter or more intelligent, Mr Robinson said he would establish an advisory panel to provide […]
Expert panel to provide independent advice
KNOWING that he doesn’t have all the answers, Ashley Robinson plans to establish an advisory panel to challenge and advise him, and ensure that Sunshine Council delivers the sort of informed governance the region deserves. The group, made up of experts in their field, would provide independent advice on their areas of expertise. Winning an […]
How Ashley will overcome the Sunshine Coast’s traffic snarl
MAYORAL candidate Ashley Robinson today unveiled a bold plan to tackle the Sunshine Coast’s worsening traffic congestion, and signalled the start of an innovative network of privately owned on-demand minibuses. Mr Robinson said it was time the Sunshine Coast stopped relying on the vague promises of the State and Federal Governments and took responsibility for […]
Ashley’s Response to Rail Commitment
MAYORAL candidate Ashley Robinson today welcomed the Miles Government’s $2.75 billion funding commitment towards the building of a Heavy Rail link between Beerwah and Maroochydore, and called on the Federal Government to quickly match the pledge. Premier Stephen Miles has committed an initial $2.75 billion to deliver Stage 1 of the project – a 19km […]
Monday, February 26
It’s rare for me to go to the races at Corbould Park without MC-ing a charity event, or being involved in some sort of corporate thing, but I paid a visit yesterday and was reminded what a great way it was to spend a Sunday afternoon. I spent some time with CEO John Miller and […]
Tuesday, February 20
It was a tough night at the office last night at the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Forum. It was not what I expected – candidates making motherhood statements, but no opportunity to refute anything they said. Fool me for not paying attention. I thought there would have been questions regarding parking in Caloundra CBD […]
Thursday, February 15, 2024
ELECTORAL Commission Queensland conducted the draw at Forest Glen yesterday for the order candidates’ names will appear on ballot papers for the Sunshine Coast Council mayoral elections, which start with pre-polling from March 4 and then on Election Day, March 16. There were also draws for the order of names of candidates in each of the […]
Thursday, February 15
ELECTORAL Commission Queensland conducted the draw at Forest Glen yesterday for the order candidates’ names will appear on ballot papers for the Sunshine Coast Council mayoral elections, which start with pre-polling from March 4 and then on Election Day, March 16. There were also draws for the order of names of candidates in each of the […]
Tuesday, February 13
PLANS to walk the full length of Bulcock Street yesterday and talk with every business – owners and staff – about things they would like to change became a little unstuck for a good reason. Everyone was keen to chat and all had strong views about the issues that mattered to them and were keen […]
Monday, February 12
Great afternoon yesterday listening to passionate people expressing their fears about the potential impact of proposed increases to tonnage from the Hanson quarry outside Glass House. It’s clear – and becoming clearer across the region – that the current Sunshine Coast Council just hasn’t got its communication with residents right. Hanson operates the quarry under […]
