Media Releases
High Rates of Chronic Diseases Are Just Another Reason We Need a New Hospital
The high rates of chronic diseases are not shocking. What is shocking is the state government didn’t see this and do something about it. They reflect locals’ inability to access preventative and treatment health services and the average age of our population. The...
Report Proves Gympie Needs a New Hospital
The Government must commit to a process to deliver a new hospital for Gympie. The Master Clinical Services Plan clearly identifies that the Gympie hospital cannot provide the level of service this community deserves. We need to start planning for a new one. The...
Stifling Free Speech and Thought Erodes Trust in Local Government
I’ve always strongly supported transparency and accountability in local government. Mismanagement, corruption, misconduct, and complaints should always be rigorously and quickly addressed. Above all the decisions and actions of councils and councillors should be...
Gympie’s Local Vax Rates Driven by Conflicting Announcements, Lack of Trust, Little Encouragement, and Difficult to Access Vaccinations
I am concerned about the rate of uptake. Gympie will be at risk of localised lockdowns after December 17 unless of course the Premier changes her mind again. The low rate is a direct result of the Government’s both mixed messaging and mismanagement. It has scared...
Ambulance Ramping Soars, and Paediatric Ward Depends on Staff Recruitment
New State Government data reveals ambulance ramping is soaring in Gympie, on the Sunshine Coast, and across the state as the Queensland Health Crisis deepens. The new figures show more than 30% of patients are now spending more than 30 minutes in loading bays waiting...
Transport Minister Fails to Answer Question About Road Report
A response was due on Friday.* Four days later and still nothing. The Minister couldn’t be bothered answering the Parliament or the residents of Gympie. This is the sort of disregard and arrogance you get from this Minister and the Government. It’s all an...