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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.

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Sandy Bolton MP

2 days ago

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 @ 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 🌅 We really do need to discuss the need for evidence-based decision making, whether in relation to Adult Time, Adult Crime, or the Shark Control Program 🦈 As well, boating infrastructure, the inquiry into e-bikes and e-scooters 🛴 and Destination 2045 which can impact our community in multiple realms. Please take time to read, as this is all about you, your lifestyle, and our future. 👉 noosatoday.com.au/news/13-06-2025/politics-favoured-over-evidence/Noosa Today ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP is in Queensland, Australia.

2 days ago

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐒 ♻ Did you know it is predicted that plastics in our oceans by 2050 will outweigh all of the fish in there? 😢As part of ongoing local efforts, the latest from Jen and the Plastic Free Noosa will see those dreaded plastic bottle tops we keep picking up on our shores, recycled into very ‘Noosafied’ product! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This project, supported by one of our Noosa MP grants 💸empowers students, our community, businesses, and visitors by repurposing these ‘nasties’ into fab gifts 🎁 including surfboard wax combs, pens & coasters, and hopefully in the future, our very own Noosa Christmas tree baubles! 😍Thank you to Jen, Sharon from Tourism Noosa , students from Sunshine Beach State High School and Noosa Council, as well to participating businesses including Containers for Change Noosa - Express Recycling, families and all who collect along our shores. We look forward to updating on this, as well whether efforts to see caps attached to bottles are successful. 👍👉To find out how to donate caps and more on the project, head to plasticfreenoosa.org/precious-plastic-noosa👉To learn more on how plastics are choking our oceans, head to www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/protection/waste/plastics-and-packaging/national-plastics-plan/plas... ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

2 days ago

𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 🧑‍🚒 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐄 – QLD Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that Noosa Shire Council is currently conducting a hazard reduction burn near Maximillian Road on Noosa North Shore. The fire is under control, however smoke is currently affecting surrounding areas. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗼: 👉 Stay inside and close windows and doors.👉 Keep respiratory medication close by. 👉 Avoid driving through smoke if you can.👉 Watch out for firefighters working in the area. 👉 Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:👉 Information on smoke and dust health action levels and live air quality data can be found at www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air. 👉 For all warnings, updates, and to subscribe to receive further straight to your inbox, visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

3 days ago

𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐘 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐀 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 👨‍⚕️ is something I never wanted to do, however, our mental wellness 🧠 is paramount, and diagnosing a condition, then not providing the supports needed, makes no sense. ‘Peached’ spent her life after her 5th baby in an asylum due to Post Natal Depression, which was not understood back then, and since 2023, I have raised the declining mental health in our communities and lack of supports 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Despite added resources, incidents across QLD and in our own home, such as the tragic murder of John, show our systems are failing, regardless of the efforts of our incredible frontliners 👮‍♂️👨‍⚕️and facilities, who are overwhelmed. We need to be able to speak openly that neurological chemical imbalances are not a ‘choice’ or something to be ashamed of, and that anyone suffering from them would deeply appreciate monitoring to ensure they do not harm themselves or others, which currently, with long waiting lists, is sadly absent. This is about caring for each other, not stigmatising, nor abandoning 😠 See my full speech below. 👇👉 For an update on our mental health advocacies, visit www.sandybolton.com/mental-health-update-december-2024 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP is at The J Noosa.

3 days ago

𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐐𝐋𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🧡 🎖 It was laughter, cheers and some very moving tears as Noosans came together to celebrate 60 of our phenomenal volunteers whose tireless contributions continue to make our community what it is. From decades of quiet, dedicated service to above and beyond acts of kindness, each story left us in awe, as well at times, a bursting heart full of love 🩷In total a rough calculation of the combined commitments tallied over 600 years of unpaid time, expertise and care in just this one group, however afterwards we reckoned we were a couple of hundred years short, how incredible is that? 🙏Gratitude to the St Teresa's Catholic College Band, who beautifully opened the event, to the beloved Phil Moran who brilliantly honoured each recipient’s legacy as our MC, sponsors Noosa Today & Cooroy RSL, Dani & Firefly Solutions, The J Noosa team, photographers Monique and Laurel, my fab staff and everyone who made possible this wonderful afternoon. As your MP, I am beyond proud to meet, hug and honour such dedicated, humble, and inspiring residents. You demonstrate every day the true power of community 🙏💛👏Huge Congratulations again to all Awardees! 👏👏👏👏👏👉Julie Ainscough - Noosa Women's Shed👉Rachela Battelini - The Hub Noosa👉Connie Beausang - QCWA Tewantin Noosa👉Geoff Black - Noosa and District Landcare👉Edwin Boyd - Noosa Arts Theatre👉Cheryl Brynes - Katie Rose Cottage Hospice👉Wendy Caldwell - NoosaCare Inc👉Penny Casey - Peregian Family & Friends👉Greg Christensen - Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club👉Graham Coghill - Marcus Beach Bushcare Association👉Nick Cooke - Save Noosa Hinterland👉Jilli Cooper-Peyton - PTSD Dogs Australia👉Zara Crulci - Lifeline👉Irene Currie - The Salvation Army Noosa/Coolum Family Stores👉Bruce Cuttle - Tewantin Visitor lnformation Centre Parkyn's Hut👉Brian Dale - Cooroy Pomona Lions Club👉Nancy Dittrich - Noosa and District Landcare👉Dave Dunwoody - Noosa Beach Classic Car Club👉Ken Eddy - Friends of Kinaba👉Jim Fagan - Noosa Chorale👉Greg Furner - Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club👉Russell Gentle - Noosa Arts Theatre👉Ron J Gunn - Noosa 2010 Combined Probus Club👉Avis Hannah - QCWA Tewantin Noosa👉Tony Haslam - Noosa Integrated Catchment Association👉Louise Hayse - Sunshine Coast Screen Collective👉Tom Heitmann - Cooroy Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc👉Sally Heron - Noosa Arts & Crafts Association👉Brett Hill – Katie Rose Cottage Hospice👉Ally Hollier - Cooran State School P & C👉Val Hooper - Noosa Little Athletics👉Helen Jarden - The Majestic Theatre Pomona👉Bernard Jean - Wildlife Noosa👉Michael Kavali - The Salvation Army Noosa/Coolum Family Stores👉Keiran and Maree Kearney - Noosa Rugby Union Club👉Maryanne Lillecrapp - Sunshine Butterflies👉Marshall Mackay - Tewantin Tennis Club👉Dean Marsh - The Majestic Theatre Pomona👉Dianne McDonnell - The Hub Noosa👉Liz and Ian McNaughton - Waves of Kindness👉Roger Mountford - Tewantin Tennis Club👉Michelle Moore - Noosa Little Athletics👉Dan Munday - Sunny Coast Showdown👉John O'Halloran - Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled - RDA Inc👉Gill Paling - Noosa 2010 Combined Probus Club👉Aimee Poyner - Cooroy Badminton Club👉Ken Plunkett - Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club👉Robyn Sanders - Noosa Women's Shed👉Gloria Schultz - Noosa Care Inc👉Julie Schultz - Tewantin Netball Club👉Peppie Simpson - Noosa Festival of Surfing👉Ashley Stephenson - Cooroy Pomona Lions Club👉Kim Vines - Pomona Memorial School Of Arts Hall👉Gisa Weatherill - Noosa FM 101.3 Community Organisation👉(Arthur) Henry Weatherill - Noosa FM 101.3 Community Organisation👉Michele Wessling - Cooran State Schoop P & C👉David Watts - Tewantin Noosa Lions Club👉Scott Williams - Noosa Community Foundation ForumTo read about each awardee, and view the photo gallery, head to www.sandybolton.com/queensland-day-award-images-2025/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

3 days ago

𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 🧑‍🚒 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐇 – QLD Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that Noosa Shire Council is currently conducting a hazard reduction burn near Lancaster Lane in Cooroibah. The fire is under control, however smoke is currently affecting surrounding areas. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗼: 👉 Stay inside and close windows and doors.👉 Keep respiratory medication close by. 👉 Avoid driving through smoke if you can.👉 Watch out for firefighters working in the area. 👉 Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:👉 Information on smoke and dust health action levels and live air quality data can be found at www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air. 👉 For all warnings, updates, and to subscribe to receive further straight to your inbox, visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

4 days ago

𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 🚤 As mentioned on Friday following long term advocacy, Maritime Safety Queensland have installed trial navigational lights on the port and starboard buoys and beacons in the Noosa River, marking the navigation corridor from Woods Bay to the Noosa cable ferry 🚢. This will assist in making night-time 🕚 boating safer on our waterway, however, please remember to ‘do your bit’ and ensure your vessel displays the correct navigation lights, whether underway or at anchor! Thank you to the MSQ team 👍👉 www.msq.qld.gov.au/safety/navigation-buoys-marks-and-beacons ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

4 days ago

𝐐𝐏𝐖𝐒 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 🔥 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊, 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 – QLD Parks and Wildlife Service has advised they will be completing a 3 hectare planned burn at Noosa National Park, Noosa Heads Section tomorrow on Wednesday 11th June 2025, weather and conditions permitting. The burn block is located adjacent to Sunshine Beach Road and is part of the Park Edge Protection burn that will be completed over the coming weeks. The burn is expected to be completed by 4:00pm and QPWS will patrol until deemed safe. 👉Smoke hazard signage will be in place on Sunshine Beach Road. Due to the forecast wind direction, smoke is not expected to impact the roads, but this may change with conditions. 👉Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.👉If smoke affects you, stay indoors and close windows and doors. Keep respiratory medication close by.👉Information on smoke and dust health action levels and live air quality data can be found at www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air. 👉For all warnings, updates, and to subscribe to receive further straight to your inbox, visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents. ... See MoreSee Less

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