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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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Sandy Bolton MP

3 days ago

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 & 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 was dominated by the ‘Rs’! 😀 The Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network gathering gave a wonderful opportunity to ‘R-eminisce’ on life in remote QLD 🐏🐮and the current challenges being faced. With ARMA members including Noosa’s Ben Orton from Tingirana we caught up on issues re strata-living management 🏢 With DFAT, more ‘Rs’ in tRade, secuRity and SmaRt TRavellers, then at The McKell Institute, a very special ‘R’ in relation to good policy development for ‘bipaRtisan’ agreements, which is essential! 👍Extra special was meeting the incRedible Jade Sharp 🩷 whose inspiRational story had us in tears and which you can read at www.coachjade.com.au/ To find out more:👉 Rural, Regional & Remote Women’s Network: qrrrwn.org.au/ 👉 ARMA: armagroup.com.au/ 👉 Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: www.dfat.gov.au/ 👉 McKell Institute: mckellinstitute.org.au/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

4 days ago

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐋𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐂 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀? 🏖️🌟The Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2032 panel event heard from our Minister for Environment and Tourism 🌿, reps from Sunshine Coast 2032, Visit Sunshine Coast 🏅 and Noosa Council CEO and former Olympian Larry Sengstock. From procurement pathways for small businesses 💼upgraded facilities to attract international teams for pre-Games training especially for Paralympians 🌍to the inspiration it provides for our youngsters to get off the ipad and into a sport 🏊‍♀️🤸‍♂️ the potential is there, we now just need to have an overall Noosa strategy! In the meantime, we continue to put forward to the Minister what has been raised so far, including upgraded sporting facilities 🏟️ improved public transport 🚍and resources/policies to manage increased visitors including in our natural spaces💚👉Businesses can set up a supplier profile to be notified of tenders for Brisbane Olympics via giica.au/procurement 👉For more information on Sunshine Coast 2032, visit sunshinecoast2032.org.au/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

5 days ago

𝐀 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒! 🎅✨Festive spirit between the ‘Deep enders’ and ‘ Shallowers’ was in full swing with fab view, food and festivities! The Noosa Aquatic Centre Aqua Group trains at the NAC every day, and their brand of fitness incorporates great fun and friendship 🤩With awesome peeps, raffle, prizes and ‘Aqua-ired’ santa’s hat 🎁🌲it was really hard to leave! Gratitude to Pat and the organising team such a perfect way to celebrate the very start of Christmas, and each other💛👉 For more information on the Noosa Aquatic Centre Aqua Group and other activities at the NAC visit www.noosaaquaticcentre.com.au/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

6 days ago

𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 – 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 – 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 🎰📊With Queenslanders losing $6.1 billion to gambling in 2022–23 (a 36% increase since 2018–19) Martin from the Alliance for Gambling Reform shared the growing impacts on our families and community. Highlighted was that over 600,000 underage Australians are spending $18 million annually, with teenagers now more likely to have gambled in the past year than adults. These findings, including the loopholes that facilitate gaming harm such as ‘groom games’ should concern every parent, and are needed conversations with our kids and grandkids. 💬👉For more on the Alliance for Gambling Reform, visit: www.agr.org.au/👉For children’s ‘Know Before you Load’ list head to childrenandmedia.org.au/app-reviews/watchlist👉For Free Gambling Help and Supports www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

1 week ago

𝐖𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐘 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒!🎄✨ The magic of this incredible gift to our community, now in its 16th year, continues to grow. With more than $700,000 raised, and an unknown amount in donated goods, The J was overflowing with groceries, 🍞 fresh produce 🍏 toys, 🧸 and festive fare! 🎁💛 This year over 650 families and 1,500 children experiencing hardship now have a fabulous Christmas to look forward to, including waking up to a pressie and plenty of yummy food. It was lovely to again catch up albeit far too briefly with the beautiful elves who work so hard all year to make this happen, and fellow Noosans as I helped do their shop, with staffer Jack racing loaded trolleys to their cars! 😉🎅 Huge gratitude to Lorraine and all the Santa's Classy Helperslpers volunteers and sponsors who filled our world with glitter and loveNoosa Counciluncil for the J, toTewantin Noosa Lions Club Club for their legendary sauso sizzle, and to every person who selflessly gives🎄💛👉 Support or learn more: www.santasclassyhelpers.com/👉For information on our Christmas Day Luncheon, head to Source: www.facebook.com/share/p/1FbHTFUKMq ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandy Bolton MP

1 week ago

𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘'𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 ‘𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏' – 𝟓 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓Can I just say, it has been a really big week? 🥰Between multiple media interviews, meetings, parly prep and an online ‘conundrum’ to ensure we have enough police for the holiday period, I loved getting to some Christmas celebrations (how gorgeous below! ) and seeing the first of our organisations coming onboard to minimise the harm from gambling in our community. Thank you to the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club🙌💗 and Noosa Council supporting a motion re gaming machine use on community land. This gives ‘grunt’ to my rescheduled speech due to a Disallowance Motion in the last Parliament sitting, calling on the State Government to ban gambling advertising on public transport, as the statistics on our youngsters addicted to the ‘bet’ is deeply concerning. Every parent I hope will read my post regarding 🙏💸 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 – As posted previously, with areas in our electorate approved for disaster assistance following last week’s storm, affected residents can access information on available grants, eligibility and how to apply through the Queensland Government’s disaster help page. This includes support for replacing essential items, emergency needs and reconnecting services for those impacted.👉 www.qld.gov.au/disasterhelp ⚠️ 𝗕𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗦 – The Queensland Government has been made aware of scammers using robocalls to impersonate Community Recovery. As they will never use automated calls, if you ever receive a robocall claiming to be from Community Recovery, hang up immediately and do not share any personal information. To verify a caller’s authenticity, please contact the Community Recovery hotline on 1800 173 349. 👮𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 – Queensland Police are warning residents to remain vigilant following reports of travelling roof restoration scammers operating across the state following the storm. Residents are encouraged to safeguard themselves by verifying business credentials before arranging any work, being cautious of unsolicited offers, not opening doors to unknown visitors, and reporting any suspicious activity immediately. 👉 mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2025/11/30/travelling-roof-restoration-scammers-targeting-queensland-res... 🧑‍⚕️ 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘, 𝗣𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗔 – With some confusion circulating in the community, it is important for patients to make direct contact with the practice about their ongoing health needs. Whilst initially being told it was closing, the latest advice is that it is remaining open. However, whilst no doubt an essential service, GP clinics are also private businesses, and the most accurate information will always come directly from them. 🏠 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 OUR 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗦!! – As we have called out for over the last 3 years, there are a number of ways you can assist! Residents with spare bedrooms in their home please consider offering to our single workers and older Noosans. If you have an investment property and are Short-Term Letting, make a difference and transition these to Long Term for residents who provide our essential services by head leasing with one of our community housing providers, like Coast2Bay or Youturn. And if you know anyone from interstate that has a holiday home they only use for a portion of the year, get them on board as empty houses do not make a community! Contact Coast2Bay www.coast2bay.com.au or YouTurn www.youturn.org.au for more information.🌳 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 – Recent investigations have confirmed that about 55 metres of native vegetation was deliberately poisoned between Beach Access 28 and 29 on the Esplanade, Sunshine Beach. If you saw anything suspicious near those access points or have CCTV or photos, please report it to Noosa Council. 👉www.noosa.qld.gov.au/About-Council/News-and-publications/Media-releases/2025/Deliberate-tree-poisoning-threatens-Noosa’s-environment 🎄 𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗬 – Reminder, this begins next week (sadly I will be in Parliament 😢) bringing festive cheer to our communities right across the shire. Families can check when the convoy will pass their neighbourhood and plan a spot along the route.🗺️ Maps and details: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/connecting-noosa-christmas-convoy 🚲 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗘-𝗕𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 – The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has launched a statewide campaign to alert the dangers of illegal or non-compliant e-bikes and e-scooters especially as these devices become popular holiday gifts. Parents and buyers are being urged to check that any e-device meets legal requirements before purchase and to ensure riders understand the road rules, ride safely and wear helmets. 👉 For full information on e-mobility rules and how to check compliance: streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/e-bikes-e-scooters/ 🚌 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 –Changes to some school bus services across the Sunshine Coast, including in Noosa, will take effect at the start of Term 1, Tuesday 27 January 2026. 👉 For the full list of affected routes, timetable changes and other details, see the official notice: cdcqueensland.com.au/sunshine-coast-changes-to-term-1-2026-school-bus-services/#1764300962936-5e1...🌟 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗛𝗨𝗕 – The Queensland Government has launched a new online Tourism Support Hub to help tourism operators access information, guidance and support on grants, disaster recovery, regulations, and industry resources.👉 www.detsi.qld.gov.au/tourism/tourism-support/support-hub🌍 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 – Today we celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time, skills and hearts to our community. From our sporting clubs and environmental groups to emergency services, arts organisations and care networks, thank you for everything you do to make Noosa stronger, kinder and more connected 🩷👏👉 If you’re interested in getting involved or supporting a local organisation, visit: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/Services-and-Facilities/Get-Involved/Volunteering🎨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗 – Applications are open for Arts Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund, supporting First Nations artists, groups and organisations to develop and present new work. Applications close 2:00 pm, Monday 22 December 2025 (AEST).👉 www.arts.qld.gov.au/projects-and-partnerships/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-arts💼 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗 –Small and family businesses in Queensland can now apply for grants of $50,000–$75,000 to purchase specialist equipment to help grow, expand or increase productivity. Applications close 5:00 pm, 30 January 2026 (AEST).👉 www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-services/financial/grants/growth-fund🏛️ 𝗘-𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 – On Monday 8 & Wednesday 10 December, the State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee will be hosting public briefings and public hearings on the Inquiry into e-mobility safety and use in Queensland in Brisbane with broadcasts online. 👉 To view the times and how to watch online, visit: www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=272&id=4522 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐏 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑: (www.sandybolton.com/newsletters) 📌Subscribe to ensure you are kept ‘in the loop’ when Noosa MP surveys are held.📌Paper copies available from our office or posted via ‘snail mail’ by calling our office on 53193100.📌Latest newsletter: www.sandybolton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Newsletter-September-2025-5.pdf𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒:📌QLD Government: www.grants.services.qld.gov.au📌Federal Government: www.grants.gov.au📌Noosa Council: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants📌Regional Development Australia: www.rdasunshinecoast.org.au/grants-and-fundingTo finish. It is really lovely to see so much Christmas cheer ✨🎄with an extensive line-up! 🎅🎁 Even though I could not get to the Pomona Christmas Markets tonight, I am so looking forward to the Tewantin Christmas Carnival and Kin Kin Christmas Market on Sunday 🎉🛍️ and coming up, the Noosa Main Beach Sunset Carols where I am definitely grabbing a sandy spot! 😀 For the full festive run-down, head to Noosa Today’s event list here 👉 noosatoday.com.au/news/04-12-2025/celebrate-christmas-in-noosa/ 🌟See you when I get back from Parliament, and yes, I will be frantically in amongst work with my hair standing on end trying to get ‘Santafied’ for the visit from the grandies!! 😀𝑺𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 🙏𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙖 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘢. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 @ 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 📰 We share some of the challenges with Queensland’s unicameral system and whether it’s time to reconsider an Upper House 🏛️ before heading into updates on disaster assistance following last Monday’s severe storms ⛈️, the ban on e-bikes and e-scooters in our state high schools 🚲❌, and more! 👍 Grab a cuppa and a shady spot to stay informed 😀 Noosa Today 👉https://issuu.com/starnewsgroup/docs/2025-12-05_nty_663/9 ... See MoreSee Less

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𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 - 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐓? 🤔 No, not a lonely, one hump camel! 🐪Rather our QLD state parliament, which had its Upper House ‘axed’ over 100 years ago against the wishes of Queenslanders. So, why was it important? To reduce what has and is, occurring – deficits in accountability, democracy and regional representation, as well unrestrained executive power that can silence your voice being heard! 🤫 So is a reintroduction of an Upper House the answer, or something else? 🤨 See my speech below 👇 ... See MoreSee Less

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