Your Voice. Your Noosa.

As an Independent Member of the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured to represent the wonderful diversity that is Noosa, not a political party or personal ideology. This is liberating and empowering for the residents of our electorate and provides opportunity to create a future that you have envisioned. One that is bold in researching ideas and trialling new ways to address our challenges, through the development of partnerships and a focus on what unites. One that encourages open discussion and respectful debate which concentrates on common ground and what can be achieved. One that considers all viewpoints and perspectives, with objective research and a passion for people, that puts Noosa first.

I am your voice. It is your Noosa.

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6 days ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐Ÿšฒ๐„-๐๐ˆ๐Š๐„ & ๐„-๐’๐‚๐Ž๐Ž๐“๐„๐‘ ๐’๐€๐…๐„๐“๐˜ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ โ€“ ๐€ ๐Œ๐”๐’๐“ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐๐€๐‘๐„๐๐“๐’ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐‘๐ˆ๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐’ Learn about the rules and regulations, hear advice on how to keep your children, drivers and pedestrians safe on Saturday, 7 December, at Good Shepherd Lutheran College. Thank you to Tewantin Noosa Lions Club and our police including Sgt Joel Bryant for organising this essential day as part of efforts to reduce extremely dangerous behaviours ๐Ÿ™ It was great to meet up with Lion Bryan who put the proposal forward as a result of the many posts from concerned residents on local community forums.๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘‰Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/noosa-e-scooter-and-e-bike-safety-day-tickets-1077065896089?aff=oddtdtcreator ๐Ÿ‘‰Our previous updates on our efforts regarding e bikes and scooters is available at www.sandybolton.com/?s=Electric+Bike Queensland Police Service,Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), Queensland Fire Department, Transport and Main Roads Queensland, Gregson and Weight Funerals ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐€๐Œ๐€๐™๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐Ž๐’๐€ ๐๐”๐’๐ˆ๐๐„๐’๐’๐„๐’ ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ˜Š These Chamber Coffee catchups are a wonderful way to connect with friends and new members, and this one hosted by the fabulous Di Henshall Interior Design team was superb! Gathering on the rooftop, I shared my experiences in โ€˜pivotingโ€™ to business challenges before it was a โ€˜wordโ€™ ๐Ÿ˜Šas well advocacies underway and opportunities with a new government. Thank you to the Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Di and her amazing team, as well all in attendance! I look forward to seeing everyone again at the Xmas celebration of all things โ€˜bizโ€™ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘‰Learn more about our Chambers at noosachamberofcommerce.au and pomonachamber.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐’๐”๐๐’๐‡๐ˆ๐๐„ ๐‚๐Ž๐€๐’๐“ ๐‘๐€๐ƒ๐ˆ๐Ž๐‹๐Ž๐†๐˜ ๐๐Ž๐Ž๐’๐€ ๐‹๐Ž๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐Ž๐๐„๐ ๐Ÿ”ด During the tour their new facility at Noosa Civic ๐Ÿฅ we learnt from QLD General Manager Sharon and the local team about the new technology being utilised to ensure diseases are detected as early as possible. With so many advances in artificial intelligence to assist doctors ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธand patients, and more in the coming decades, it was reassuring to hear that AI will be assisting, not replacing, our professionals!! ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ“… Thank you to Sharon, Renai, Christie and Sahm for answering our many questions! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘‰Learn more about this facility at scradiology.com.au/new-state-of-the-art-clinic-in-noosa-now-open/Sunshine Coast Radiology ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐’๐”๐๐’๐‡๐ˆ๐๐„ ๐‚๐Ž๐€๐’๐“ ๐๐”๐’๐ˆ๐๐„๐’๐’ ๐€๐–๐€๐‘๐ƒ๐’ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’!๐Ÿฅ‡the dedication, talent, hard work and determination was on full display by the Noosa biz finalists ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ as was Shane Jacobson who had us in โ€˜stitchesโ€™ ๐Ÿ˜‚ The Seven Sopranos and AmplifyBand who were fantastic, and the wearable art that took recycling to a whole new level! ๐Ÿ’›Congratulation to Noosa finalists: Glen Eden Beach Resort, The Mattress Company, Nikki Fogden-Moore, The Branding Office, Karla Enterprises, Absolute Plastering QLD Pty Ltd, Noosa Black Garlic, Aussie Tiny Houses, Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Activate Body - Physio, Health & Fitness, SunnyKids, Laguna Pest Control, Sunshine Coast Ballooning, Dream Rides, Noosa4Sale, Gregson and Weight Funerals, Crisp Communications, Phoenix Carpentry & Building Pty Ltd, Team Body Corporate. In addition, Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group who will also soon be opening a location in Noosa ๐Ÿ™ High โ€˜5โ€™ to the following were awarded in the respective categories๐Ÿคฉ:๐ŸŒŸGlen Eden Beach Resort โ€“ Accommodation ๐ŸŒŸThe Mattress Company โ€“ Manufacturing๐ŸŒŸAussie Tiny Homes โ€“ Hall of Frame inductee ๐ŸŒŸActivate Body โ€“ Physio, Health and Fitness โ€“ Health & Wellness๐ŸŒŸSunny Kids โ€“ Social Impact๐ŸŒŸLaguna Pest Control โ€“ Trades & Services๐ŸŒŸNoosa 4 Sale โ€“ Business ServicesAn incredible effort, acknowledging fabulous businesses leading in their fields! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Thank you to the Sunshine Coast Business Awards committee, Chair Jennifer, to all businesses and their supporters, sponsors including Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Council, as well all in attendance for a wonderful evening of celebrations ๐Ÿ˜ŠCongratulations to all!Walker Corporation, Sunshine Coast Airport, Judo Bank, Pacific Ford Sunshine Coast, AVPartners, Coraggio, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, Portable Creations, ADFX, Sunquest Signs, Opals Down Under, Catton & Tondelstrand Lawyers, Travis Schultz & Partners, SumUp, RWC Northern Corridor Group, SRJ Walker Wayland - Sunshine Coast, MIX FM, 7NEWS Sunshine Coast, Noosa Today, In Noosa Magazine, Hello Sunshine Magazine, My Weekly Preview, Turbine ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐‘๐„๐Œ๐„๐Œ๐๐‘๐€๐๐‚๐„ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ 2024 ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ•Š Every year at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause in silence for 1 minute to acknowledge, honour and remember. The Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch held a beautiful service for those who never came home, and for those who returned bearing visible, and invisible, scars they carried for life. It was an honour to speak, release a peace dove ๐Ÿ•Šand gather afterwards with our veterans and their families to give personal hugs of gratitude and love ๐Ÿ’— Thank you to our subbranch team, all in attendance including Mayor Frank and Councillors Amelia, Jess and Nicola, to fellow speakers and wreath layers, and most of all, our veterans ๐Ÿ™ You are so loved.To honour and acknowledge their sacrifices, we must every day strive to be the best we can, and never take for granted the freedoms they fought for. We will always remember.Lest We Forget. โ™ฅ๐ŸŒ… ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐ŸŒณ ๐๐Ž๐Ž๐’๐€ ๐๐ˆ๐Ž๐’๐๐‡๐„๐‘๐„ ๐€๐–๐€๐‘๐ƒ๐’ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ…A huge congratulations to all nominees as well those who took home the top awards below ๐Ÿ† as the calibre was top notch ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŽ‰ Spencer Hitchen - Young Environmental Steward Award for his outstanding advocacy. So impressed were the judges with all youth nominees that they created the Youth Encouragement Award to inspire our next generation of eco-warriors to continue their work. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‘ Phil Moran -Environmental Steward Award for his decades of conservation work in Noosa. His acceptance speech was spectacular, leaving all in stitches when he referred to me as the "Mother Teresa of Noosa" ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ† Noosa and District Landcare took home both the Social Impact Award for their awesome training program, and Thriving Nature Award for their Koala Habitat Restoration Program ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿ’ก EnergyFlex received the Smart Biosphere Award for their work empowering all for free through their app to save $ and create a sustainable energy future ๐Ÿ”‹.โ˜•Sunshine Social Coffee Roasters won the Sustainable Business Award for their efforts to promote a circular economy with tonnes of coffee grind saved from landfill โ™ป๏ธ.All speakers were incredibly inspiring, including Professor Ian Lowe, who shared vital messages that resonated with all. โœจA fabulous night!๐Ÿ‘Œ Congratulations to the Noosa Biosphere and Noosa Council teams, sponsors, awardees, attendees and all who work to protect and enhance our unique home. You are deeply appreciated ๐Ÿ™For more information on the NBRF head to noosabiosphere.org.au/University of the Sunshine Coast, Noosa Council, Community Bank Sunshine Coast, Tourism Noosa, Noosa4Sale ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐’๐€๐๐ƒ๐˜โ€™๐’ ๐–๐„๐„๐Š๐‹๐˜ โ€˜๐–๐‘๐€๐โ€™ โ€“ ๐Ÿ– ๐๐Ž๐•๐„๐Œ๐๐„๐‘ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’A big week of celebrations including with some of our awesome eco-warriors at this year's Noosa Biosphere Awards ๐Ÿ’šWhether it is our organisations, teams or individuals doing so much good everyday including our youngsters pictured with us below, they are reassuring and inspiring in all ways. As well, we caught up with our fab Noosa businesses at the Noosa Chamber Coffee catch-up (posts later) and look forward to celebrating them at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards Gala tomorrow night! ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ’œREMEMBRANCE DAY 2024 โ€“ This Monday, 11 November, we honour and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have sacrificed in service to our country. For those wishing to attend, services will be held in Tewantin and Cooroy from 10:40am at their respective cenotaphs. For those who are unable to attend you can wear a poppy and observe a minuteโ€™s silence at 11am to remember their sacrifices. ๐Ÿ‘‰ remembertoremember.com.au/ Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch Cooroy Pomona RSL Sub Branch๐ŸŽ–BUSHFIRE HERO RECOGNISED โ€“ Congratulations to retired Noosan Senior Constable Stephen Fitzpatrick who was awarded the Queensland Police Bravery Medal for helping save lives and our homes during the Cooroibah fires in 2019.๐Ÿ‘‰https://noosatoday.com.au/news/08-11-2024/bushfire-hero-recognised/ @QPS๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿš’GET READY NOOSA โ€“ With some extreme weather conditions, as well the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) sending out a heatwave warning for the majority of Queensland this weekend, if you have not already prepared, do so NOW and remind any elderly neighbours.๐Ÿ‘‰ For all fire, flood and storm tips, head to www.getready.qld.gov.au ๐Ÿ‘‰Familiarise yourself with Noosa Councilโ€™s Emergency Action Guide here www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies ๐Ÿ‘‰ Keep up to date on weather warnings by visiting BOM at www.bom.gov.au/?ref=logo @BOM, Noosa Council, Get Ready Queensland๐Ÿ’งEARLY WORKS FOR LAKE MACDONALD DAM SET TO BEGIN โ€“ From early November 2024, in preparation for major construction works in 2025. They will take place between 6:30am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday, weather and construction conditions permitting. Be assured we have written to update the new Minister that whilst it is vitally important that the dam wall is upgraded to improve safety and enable greater resilience during flood related events, efforts must be made to minimise heavy haulage impacts as a result of this upgrade.๐Ÿ‘‰www.seqwater.com.au/project/lake-macdonald-dam-improvement-project @Seqwater๐ŸšฒE-BIKE & E-SCOOTER SAFETY DAY โ€“ A MUST FOR ALL PARENTS! Learn about the rules and regulations, hear advice on how to keep your children, drivers and pedestrians safe on Saturday, 7 December, at Good Shepherd Lutheran College.๐Ÿ‘‰www.eventbrite.com.au/e/noosa-e-scooter-and-e-bike-safety-day-tickets-1077065896089?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1 Queensland Police Service๐Ÿš™COOROY OVERPASS & MYALL STREET RESURFACING โ€“ Transport and Main Roads have advised preliminary and investigative works have been ongoing since August 2024, but the major works were delayed by weather and scheduling issues. Resurfacing and associated activities will now take place from mid-November and take approximately six weeks to complete, weather and construction conditions permitting.๐Ÿ‘‰Further information including expected impacts are available at www.sandybolton.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PC34727_Flyer_Cooroy_resurfacing_Nov-2024.pdf.Transport and Main Roads Queensland๐Ÿฅ‡NOOSA TRI WINNERS โ€“ Congratulations to Ashleigh Gentle and Brayden Mercer who took out the womenโ€™s and menโ€™s titles at the Garmin Noosa Triathlon respectively, as well to all who competed and completed this mammoth task! ๐Ÿ‘‰https://noosatri.com.au/ Noosa Triathlonโ™ป FREE TOUR OF THE NOOSA LANDFILL AND RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRE โ€“ Thursday 14 November with bus transfer from the J at 9am.๐Ÿ‘‰www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tour-of-the-noosa-landfill-free-event-with-bus-transfer-from-the-j-tickets-\Noosa Council ๐Ÿ’ธGARAGE SALE TRAIL โ€“ Donโ€™t miss out on some great bargains this weekend! Garage Sale Trail๐Ÿ‘‰https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/noosa๐‘๐„๐‚๐„๐๐“ ๐๐Ž๐Ž๐’๐€ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐’: (www.sandybolton.com/noosa360) ๐Ÿ“ŒQUEENSLAND DRINKING WATER AND PFAS CHEMICALS ๐Ÿ“ŒNewsletter October โ€“ 2024 โ€“ Edition #74๐Ÿ“ŒConnect 2024๐’๐€๐๐ƒ๐˜ ๐๐Ž๐‹๐“๐Ž๐ ๐Œ๐ ๐๐„๐–๐’๐‹๐„๐“๐“๐„๐‘: (www.sandybolton.com/newsletters) ๐Ÿ“ŒSubscribe to ensure you are kept โ€˜in the loopโ€™ and advised when Noosa MP surveys are held.๐Ÿ“ŒPaper copies available from our office or posted via โ€˜snail mailโ€™ by calling our office on 53193100.๐Ÿ“ŒLatest newsletter: www.sandybolton.com/newsletter-october-2024-edition-74 ๐†๐‘๐€๐๐“ ๐“๐Ž๐Ž๐‹ ๐‘๐„๐Œ๐ˆ๐๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐’:๐Ÿ“ŒQLD Government: www.grants.services.qld.gov.au๐Ÿ“ŒFederal Government: www.grants.gov.au๐Ÿ“ŒNoosa Council: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants๐Ÿ“ŒRegional Development Australia: www.rdasunshinecoast.org.au/grants-and-fundingTo finish. One of the most heartbreaking moments over the last few weeks was that of a beautiful life tragically cut far too short. Corrado from Locale was an incredible Noosan, and everyone he touched with his warmth, love of all and laughter are blessed from having known him ๐Ÿ’— His service overflowed the chapels into the gardens and carpark, and to his parents Amanda and Rio, sisters Ellie and Claudia, and his very extended family, may that overflow of love bring some comfort where words cannot ๐Ÿ’”๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐™ฎ ๐Ÿ™๐™„๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ค๐™จ๐™– ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜•๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ข. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐๐„๐– ๐Œ๐ˆ๐๐ˆ๐’๐“๐„๐‘๐’ ๐€๐๐๐Ž๐”๐๐‚๐„๐ƒ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš–๏ธ A hearty congratulations to all of our new Ministers and Members of Parliament, and to the LNP for forming a majority Government. It has been very much an โ€˜edge of seatโ€™ election ๐Ÿคผ, and no doubt everyone is excited and working hard in readiness for the first Parliamentary sitting! To those who missed out, we send our best wishes and gratitude for the time spent with you over the years regardless of which side of the Chamber you sat! ๐Ÿ™We now look forward to working with all MPs and Government in continuing to achieve for Noosa as we have, and for broader Queensland. As mentioned in Noosa Today, we have requested surety and timelines on welcomed LNP election promises made to Noosa during the campaign, as there were no โ€˜caveatsโ€™, only that should they be elected to government, they would deliver ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘‰Read further on this at noosatoday.com.au/news/04-11-2024/independent-noosa-mp-calls-for-new-government-to-deliver-electi...๐Ÿ‘‰For a list of the new Ministers and their portfolios, head to cabinet.qld.gov.au/ministers-portfolios.aspx ... See MoreSee Less
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SANDY BOLTON MP
Independent Member for Noosa

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