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Amongst the chaos of the storm supercell that just hit parts of our community including my own house (see previous post), our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of one of our own who was tragically struck by lightning last night in Cooroy ๐๐ข Please, can I ask everyone to give some space and privacy in their grief, and desist from online commentary and assumptions. In the meantime, we are looking to what extra measures we can all take to lessen risks during storm season, and whether any issues with the new BOM site had any relevance to this heartbreaking tragedy which would be part of the coroners inquiry. ![]()
With ongoing forecasts for wild weather this weekend, below are links for local updates and warnings, and please ensure you have essential supplies on hand, outdoor items secured and the emergency numbers we posted this afternoon handy. ![]()
๐ Old BOM site: reg.bom.gov.au![]()
๐จ ABC Emergency: abc.net.au/emergency![]()
โ ๏ธ QLD Gov Disaster Warnings: disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings![]()
๐ Noosa Disaster Dashboard: disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au![]()
๐ Also to check on outages, visit energex.com.au/outages/outage-finder/outage-finder-map![]()
๐ด DAY FOR DANIEL โ Today we wore red to honour Daniel Morcombe and raise awareness about child safety across Australia. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation is encouraging schools, families and workplaces to get involved by taking part in Australiaโs Biggest Child Safety Lesson, which helps children learn simple, practical ways to stay safe through free online videos and resources.![]()
Itโs a powerful reminder to keep conversations about safety open with the young people in our lives. โค๏ธ![]()
๐ danielmorcombe.com.au/keeping-kids-safe/keeping-kids-safe/australias-biggest-child-safety-lesson![]()
๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ช โ As posted earlier today, Chamber passed legislation to establish a public child sex offender register with three tiers, which includes a public website listing reportable offenders whose whereabouts are unknown, an online tool that will allow residents to view offenders in their local area, and a secure check for parents or guardians to confirm if someone in contact with their child is a reportable offender. ![]()
๐ Read the bill, via documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/bills/2025/3263/Community-Protection-and-Public-Child-Sex-Offende... ![]()
๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ก๐๐ง ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐ โ Following my speech in Parliament calling on the Government to progress a trial of replacing shark nets with safe alternatives during whale migration season, the LGAQ Annual Conference endorsed this direction, with a motion from Cr Amelia Noosa Council receiving 204 votes in favour and only 7 opposed. This strong outcome highlights the growing support across Queensland to modernise the Shark Control Program and implement evidence-based measures.![]()
๐ Read our latest update, via www.sandybolton.com/shark-nets-and-control-measures-update-november-2025/![]()
๐ฒ E-BIKE SAFETY REMINDER โ The heartbreaking news of a young Sunshine Coast boy who tragically lost his life in an e-bike crash, is a reminder of how important it is to understand the rules and risks around these devices. Parents please! Know what you children are doing/ riding, make sure helmets are worn, and talk openly about safe, responsible riding habits to prevent future tragedies.![]()
๐ streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/initiatives/pmd-rules![]()
๐โ ๐ก๐ข๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ โ One of Noosaโs biggest events returns this weekend, so please plan ahead and allow extra travel time for the changed traffic conditions and road closures in place across Noosa Saturday and Sunday.![]()
๐ View traffic changes: noosatri.com.au/travel/changed-traffic-conditions/![]()
๐ More info on the Noosa Tri: noosatri.com.au/![]()
๐โ CAMPBELL DESIGNED MAKES HISTORY โ Noosaโs @Campbell Designed has become the first surfboard manufacturer in over 65 years to win a Gold Award at the Australian Good Design Awards, thanks to its ground-breaking โExo-Flexโ technology. Congratulations team ๐๐. ![]()
๐ www.campbelldesigned.com/blogs/memoir/campbell-designed-makes-surf-history-wins-gold-at-the-austr... ![]()
๐ฅ ๐ง๐๐๐ช๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ โ Open campfires have been banned along the full length of Teewah Beach for some years, including camping zones 1โ7, until 9 October 2026. Only fully enclosed gas or manufactured-fuel appliances may be used for cooking, with fines of $806 applying for breaches.![]()
๐ parks.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/20766![]()
๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ก๐ โ Stages 2 & 3 of this project require referral under the Australian Governmentโs Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act due to potential impacts on matter of national environmental significance, which may influence the overall construction timeline currently anticipated to commence in later 2027. ![]()
๐ www.sandybolton.com/kin-kin-road-widening-capital-works-update-october-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com ![]()
๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฆ โ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ก๐ ๐ง๐ข ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ โ Queensland Rail will undertake maintenance works in November to improve track safety and ride quality. Residents may notice some noise and lighting during night operations.![]()
๐www.queenslandrail.com.au/Community/Projects/Works%20Notices/Rail%20grinding%20notices%20November%20-%20Pomona%20to%20Tamaree.pdf![]()
๐จ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ฉ๐ โ With warmer weather, koalas and other wildlife are more active, especially at dawn and dusk. Drivers are urged to take extra care to help prevent vehicle strikes. If you find injured animals, contact RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) or Wildcare on 07 5527 2444. ![]()
๐ For more wildlife carers and rescue websites, visit www.sandybolton.com/keycontacts/ and navigate to the Animal Welfare & Wildlife Services section. ![]()
๐ฟ ๐ก๐ข๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ช๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ โ Celebrate the people, projects and organisations making a difference for our environment and community at the Noosa Biosphere Awards, recognising leadership in sustainability, innovation and conservation across the shire on Friday 29 November 2025.![]()
๏ธ๐ Tickets available now: events.humanitix.com/2025-noosa-biosphere-awards![]()
๐ญ NOOSA ARTS THEATRE GALA NIGHT โ Join the Noosa Arts Theatre on Wednesday 13 November for a special Gala Night supporting the Noosa Foundation and enjoy a performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. ๐![]()
๐ Tickets and details: www.noosaartstheatre.org.au ![]()
๐๏ธ BEACH SAFETY REMINDER โ A new Surf Life Saving Australia report shows an increase in coastal drownings, particularly among Australians over 55. Please remember to swim between the red and yellow flags, follow lifesaversโ directions, and never swim alone. ![]()
๐ Older beachgoers are encouraged to stay active and confident through the Silver Salties program, offering fun, low-impact activities at local surf clubs, with more information via sls.com.au/silver-salties ![]()
๐ View the National Coastal Safety Report via www.surflifesaving.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/NCSR24_Digital.pdf ![]()
๐ FUNDRAISING SUPPORT โ Got a great idea for a local charity but find the admin daunting? The Noosa Foundation offers free tools and services to handle the backend while you focus on fundraising. Available for charities and community fundraisers alike.![]()
๐ tyfd-hgp.maillist-manage.com.au/click/16adadf4505f57e/16adadf4505ee15![]()
โป๏ธ ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก โ Schools and community groups are invited to share creative ideas to cut waste and boost recycling, with prizes for the most innovative entries. Closes 29 November 2025.![]()
๐ resourcerecovery.org.au/competition![]()
๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐ช๐๐ฅ๐ โ Celebrating young Sunshine Coast residents taking action for our environment, this award honours outstanding contributions to conservation and sustainability. Nominations close 15 November 2025.![]()
๐ www.scec.org.au/take-action/les-hall-young-conservationist-award![]()
โ๏ธ ๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ฃ๐๐๐ก โ The Queensland Government has released this new plan outlining proposed steps to reduce administrative workloads for teachers and streamline school processes.![]()
๐ education.qld.gov.au/initiatives-and-strategies/strategies-and-programs/red-tape-reduction![]()
๐ฉท ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ โ BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast is bringing its mobile breast screening service back to Cooroy from 20 October to 13 November 2025, providing free, high-quality screening to women aged 40 and over.![]()
๐ Appointments can be made by calling 13 20 50 or by visiting www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au/find-a-location/cooroy![]()
๐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ โ Public submissions for the following inquiries are still open. Donโt forget you can subscribe to Parliament committees to be notified when submissions open for new bill inquiries and receive other updates via www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Visit-and-learn/Have-Your-Say/Subscribe.![]()
๐ Health, Environment and Innovation Committee โ Call for submissions on the Health Legislation Bill (No. 3) 2025. Closing 4 November 2025.![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=274&id=4556![]()
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: (www.sandybolton.com/noosa360) ![]()
๐SHARK NETS AND CONTROL MEASURES ![]()
๐KIN KIN ROAD WIDENING โ CAPITAL WORKS![]()
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: (www.sandybolton.com/newsletters) ![]()
๐Subscribe to ensure you are kept โin the loopโ when Noosa MP surveys are held.![]()
๐Paper copies available from our office or posted via โsnail mailโ by calling our office on 53193100.![]()
๐Latest newsletter: www.sandybolton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Newsletter-September-2025-5.pdf![]()
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๐QLD Government: www.grants.services.qld.gov.au![]()
๐Federal Government: www.grants.gov.au![]()
๐Noosa Council: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants![]()
๐Regional Development Australia: www.rdasunshinecoast.org.au/grants-and-funding![]()
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To finish. I just found out that I have been nominated for the Sunshine Coast Woman of the Year, and as much as I am humbled, I encourage everyone to put their votes towards other nominees as I am so fortunate every day to be acknowledged ๐ Letโs keep sharing the message to support and uplift all of the amazing women and men in our community who work so hard to make our world even better โค๏ธ ![]()
Nearly finished! Today besides being a Day for Daniel, it was also World Teachersโ Day, and I was really blessed to provide cuppas โand some bikkies, whilst sharing my gratitude to them as they inspire, guide and make a difference in the lives of our children and grandies every day, at every age! ๐ฅณ๐๐![]()
And PS!! Amongst the Parliament week, it was really lovely to get together with female MP's (pic below) from both sides of the house, to learn more about how we can effect change in our Chamber, and communities! ๐![]()
Stay safe everyone over the weekend, and as I am about to run out of power on both my laptop and phone, will hopefully be back late tonight when our fabulous Energex teams finish some really difficult work to restore our โjuiceโ ๐๐ ![]()
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๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ โ๏ธ Checking everyone is okay, and here are numbers/links you may need including for the SES and their QLD app, which is quick and easy to use. A huge thank you to all the emergency crews and volunteers already out there on recovery and clean-up, your efforts are so appreciated. ๐ Please stay safe, steer clear of fallen powerlines, and keep an eye on official updates tonight and over the weekend as more storms are expected. ![]()
๐Find emergency contacts in the tile below and for more useful contacts for before, during and after a disaster visit www.sandybolton.com/disaster-emergency-relief-contacts ![]()
๐ฑ Download the SES Assistance QLD app: www.qfes.qld.gov.au/ses/ses-assistance-qld-app![]()
โ ๏ธ Noosa Disaster Dashboard: disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au![]()
๐ก Energex Outages: www.energex.com.au/outages/outage-finder/outage-finder-map![]()
๐จ Disaster Warnings: disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa this afternoon, with the potential for heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hailstones. Please stay indoors and look out for one another. ๐![]()
Safety advice:![]()
๐ Park vehicles undercover and away from trees.![]()
๐ Close doors and windows.![]()
๐ Keep asthma medication close by, as storms and wind can trigger attacks.![]()
๐ Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of outages.![]()
๐ Secure pets and ensure they can be identified if lost.![]()
๐ Avoid driving unless necessary, as conditions are dangerous.![]()
๐ Check in on friends, family and neighbours.![]()
๐ Move indoors to a strong building and stay inside until the storm passes.![]()
Stay informed:![]()
๐ Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-thunderstorm-warning/IDQ21035![]()
๐ Local updates and emergency info: disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ โค๏ธ ๐ as I said, from monsters masquerading as humans, is paramount. Danielโs Law in honour of Daniel Morecombe, establishes QLDโs first public child sex offender register and passed unanimously in Chamber last night. 82% of Noosa survey respondents were in support regardless of a lack of evidence as to its effectiveness, and potential decreased safety and retraumatising victim-survivors๐.The emotion we bring as mothers, fathers and grandparents makes it difficult to make evidence based decisions, and I have called for an earlier review ๐ to ensure concerns raised are not realised. Deep gratitude to Bruce and Denise Morecombe for every day for now 20 years working to create greater safety for our kids, and we will never, ever, forget Daniel, or the day our world changed forever. ๐ญ ![]()
๐As today is Day for Daniel, please get involved by putting on a red shirt, join a walk and head to danielmorcombe.com.au/day-for-daniel/ ![]()
๐ To view the dedicated Noosa MP Survey results, www.sandybolton.com/public-sex-offender-register-fluoridation-2-issue-noosa-mp-survey-results-mar... ![]()
Daniel Morcombe Foundation![]()
See my full speech below. ๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐๐๐ ๐โโ๏ธ๐ Our local legend Clinton Stanley brought home six gold medals and three personal bests from the Australian Masters and has raised over $6,500 so far for Dementia Australia! ๐ฅ๐Letโs show our support for him and those living with dementia like his dad and their carers by giving ๐![]()
๐ Donate before Sunday 2 November, via fundraising.dementia.org.au/fundraisers/clintonstanley/dementia-australia-x-amg![]()
๐ For more information on Dementia Australia, visit fundraising.dementia.org.au/home
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ โจ Joining the President and members of the Cooroy Pomona RSL Sub Branch and fellow MP Marty Hunt MP for their annual Dining-In Night had some very special moments with Elsie turning 104 beautiful years, the โbaggiesโ paying tribute, and guest speakers Ian who spoke of Legacy and our widows, and NDSHS Principal Stacey who shared her experiences in the defence forces.๐๏ธ Gratitude to all in attendance ๐ as this annual is like a big family reunion, with love, care and genuine respect in abundance, as well a celebratory port to finish! To Leanne and the Cooroy RSL team, as always wonderful hospitality and food! ๐ฉท ![]()
๐ For more information on the Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub Branch, www.cooroyrsl.com.au/sub-branch/
๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐จ Thankfully, Queensland Police Service have now reported that Sonia has been found safe and well and thanked the community for their assistance. We would also like to thank everyone for sharing, searching and providing information that helped in locating Sonia.![]()
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ โ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐? ๐จ Our police and the family of 90-year-old Sonia McDonald are appealing for your help. Yesterday, Sonia left Noosa Hospital on Goodchap Street at around 5:00pm, travelling in a blue Holden Astra, registration number 216 XBP. She was last seen wearing a white short-sleeved top, navy knee-length shorts and carrying a black handbag. Sonia has a medical condition that causes confusion, and her welfare is of serious concern. Police are appealing to nearby residents to check their properties. ๐ฎโโ๏ธ![]()
๐ If you have any information, please contact Policelink immediately on 131 444 and quote reference number: QP2501950204. ![]()
๐ If someone is in immediate danger, ๐ call 000
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ A โbring a plateโ lunch, heartfelt words and lots of hugs were in abundance to celebrate Di and Doug! ๐คฉ After 15 years of running the Noosa Parks Association Friday Environment Forum, these much loved members are heading into a well-deserved โretirementโ, and there was nothing I could say to convince them to stay! Even through COVID, Di kept the learning, love and laughter going with Zoom sessions, picnics and a newsletter! ๐ธ Their passion and care have left a legacy that will continue to inspire everyone who loves our environment and community. ๐ฟ![]()
๐ The Friday Environment Forum is held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm at 5 Wallace Drive, Wallace Park, Noosaville, QLD, Australia, Queensland.![]()
๐ For more information, visit noosaparks.org.au/friday-environment-forum/.
