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𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 (𝐒𝐂𝐖𝐀)📝💧 During an interview with ABC Sunshine Coast regarding the proposed SCWA, I reiterated the questions that remain unanswered, being what the benefits for Noosa are, and who requested we be included. Submissions close in 4 days’ time on Friday 20 March at 12:00pm, so now is the time to have your say, and please cc our office in 📝.![]()
To clarify commentary online, there has been no public consultation since the proposal was announced 18 months ago, as confirmed in the Bill’s explanatory note, making the committee process the only formal opportunity to be heard, whether for or against. 📄As always, and if you need more information, contact our office via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au or call 5319 3100. 📞![]()
📄A public hearing has now been scheduled for the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday 1 April, which I encourage interested residents to attend once venue details are released. ![]()
📝 To make a submission, visit www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Inquiries/Inquiry-Details?id=8573 ![]()
📖 To read the Bill: www.parliament.qld.gov.au/.../5826t0274/5826t274.pdf![]()
📧 Again, please also cc our office via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au![]()
👉 To listen to my ABC Radio interview, visit www.sandybolton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Interview-re-SCWA-2.mp3
𝐌𝐏 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ☕📰 From updates on the Pomona Pedestrian Crossing 🚸 and Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project 💧 through to the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill 🚤, debate on antisemitism laws 📜 and a vital MPI🚏, along with grants and much more! 💰Grab that cuppa! . ✨![]()
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: www.sandybolton.com/march-newsletter-2026-88/![]()
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: To avoid missing out, subscribe to this monthly newsletter via www.sandybolton.com/newsletters. This will also ensure you are advised when Noosa MP specific surveys are open. Paper copies can be picked up from our office at Noosa Civic at the start of every month or posted via ‘snail mail’ by calling our office on 53193100.![]()
𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮![]()
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙖![]()
𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘢. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦
𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐒 @ 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐀 🐨🍃 To celebrate their 8th birthday 🎉, LAND & SEA Brewery hosted the Queensland Koala Crusaders for a fun day helping kids and parents learn how to support 🐾 Monty the koala and Summer the detection dog. 🐶 A very special day, with fantastic activities for all ages! 🎨 💚 Gratitude to all as well Detection Dogs for Conservation and Wildlife HQ for the work you do 🌿.![]()
👉To find out more and support these great organisations:![]()
🐨 Koala Crusaders: www.koalacrusaders.org.au![]()
🐕🦺 Detection Dogs for Conservation: www.unisc.edu.au/about/structure/schools/school-of-science-technology-and-engineering/detection-d...![]()
🌳 Wildlife HQ Zoo: whqzoo.com/![]()
👉And to see what’s happening at Land and Sea Brewery, visit: www.landandseabrewery.com/ ✨
PURE STOKE FOR ALL FOLK! 🌊💗The opening of the Noosa Festival of Surfing, the largest in the world, was bursting with fab legends, loved Noosans, and excited visitors ready to become fully Noosafied until the 22nd!! 👏👏The vibe was contagious, with a beautiful ‘mixing of the waters’ ceremony and song by Peppie and her 3 beautiful grandbubbas, accompanied by Cassie and Candice 🙏 Congratulations to John and @World Safaris team, Glen and Noosa Malibu Club, all the awesome vollies, sponsors, partners and supporters who have ensured this very Noosa event, now in its 35th year, is growing in numbers, and ‘mojo’! 💪😍 Top tip? 😀If possible go car free in peak times, and go barefoot, as digging your toes into that sand is magic! 😆👍💖![]()
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Check out the program at www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com/whats-on/
𝐏𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐀 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝟐𝟓! 🎨🚂🎉 A wonderful milestone for this much-loved space, with its creativity, history and connection to all. Rescued from disrepair by the Pomona Progress Art and Tourism Association in 1997 and opened as a gallery by fab volunteers in 2001, it remains a testament to what community spirit can achieve. 🤩 It was lovely to revisit memories, the gorgeous art and artists, join Noosa FM 101.3 Community Organisation to celebrate our volunteers and what lies ahead, with recent State Government support of more than $34,000 to assist with running costs 👏✨. Gratitude to President Ron, committee members, and all for your passion in keeping this gem chugging along! 🚂![]()
👉 To find out more about the Pomona Railway Station Gallery, visit: www.pomonagallery.com.au/
𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘'𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 ‘𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏' – 𝟏𝟑 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔![]()
🫂It has been a very sad week 😢 The loss of Joe. Son, brother, mate to so many, Sunshine Beach surf lifesaver and lifeguard at the Noosa Aquatic Centre reminds us of all of what is important, real and to be treasured. Gratitude to all who have rallied to provide love and support at this incredibly traumatic time to his family and all who he loved, and who loved him💔🙏💗![]()
🌹 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡 – fondly remembered for leading children on horseback during the Festival of the Waters on Gympie Terrace until the 1980s, and her work at our Pony Club and Adult Riders. Linda's service will be at Gregson & Weight, Noosaville, 1pm Tues 17 March. Hugs to Linda’s family and her many friends. 💗 ![]()
💐 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗝𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗘 𝗗𝗨𝗡𝗡 – a character never to be forgotten, and ‘sidekick’ to Agro the puppet 🥰, Jamie was familiar to us growing up in the 80s and 90’s. A former Club President of the Noosa Surf Lifesaving Club, and hilarious host of past QLD Day Award, we send love to Jamie’s family, friends and fans 💗 ![]()
🌊𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 – Remember to have your say as submissions close Fri 20 March 12pm and cc’ our office in!🛑We have been seeking clarity on what the proposed $36 million authority would mean on behalf of residents for more than a year, including why Noosa was included without community consultation, when what is needed is extra MSQ resources. ![]()
👉 To view the Bill 2026 visit: www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Tabled-Papers/docs/5826T0274/5826t274.pdf![]()
👉 To make a submission: qldparlcomm.snapforms.com.au/form/sunshine-coast-waterways-authority-bill-2026![]()
𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 – As posted earlier, Queensland’s Valuer-General has updated land valuations across Noosa and 14 other local government areas, which take effect from 30 June 2026 and are based on market values as of 1 October 2025. ![]()
👉 To search for your land valuation by address or lodge an objection visit: www.qld.gov.au/.../valuation/find-your-land-valuation or www.qld.gov.au/.../object.../lodge-objections/process ![]()
🚑 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗘 – Following our advocacy over many years, we now have a change to eligibility criteria! This means that many more Noosa residents will be eligible to claim this subsidy when referred for specialist medical services not available at the nearest public hospital or health facilities, including SCUH, to assist with travel and related accommodation. ![]()
👉 For more information see: www.qld.gov.au/health/services/travel/subsidies ![]()
🏄 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗔 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗚 – is celebrating its 35th anniversary1. Starting today (pic below) and running until the 22nd, the festival includes one of the most iconic longboard events, the Noosa Longboard Pro, and everyone’s fave, the Surfing Dog Championships 🏄🐕 at 2.00pm this Saturday. Head to Laguna Bay and First Point to check out all the action🏄♂️🌊and remember to join us at the official opening tomorrow afternoon! 😍![]()
👉 For info visit: www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com/![]()
🏥 𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 - The Government has announced a $2.3 million expansion to Sunshine Coast University Hospital to deliver advanced cancer treatment, including a new Cone Beam CT scanner, as well funding further gynecological, prostate and other cancer treatments. The upgrades will allow more patients to access specialised care on the Sunshine Coast.![]()
🗳️ 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟 BOUNDARY CHANGE 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗟 - The Queensland Redistribution Commission has released its proposed new boundaries for Queensland’s 93 State electoral districts as we posted previously, with minimal changes to Noosa. ![]()
👉 For more information and to provide feedback redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au![]()
🚧 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 – Night works will take place on Eumundi-Noosa Road at the Redwood Road intersection in Doonan from 16 March 2026, between 7pm and 4am for an estimated three nights, to install a dedicated right-turn lane for eastbound traffic turning into Redwood Road. The upgrade aims to improve safety, with traffic control and temporary lane closures in place.![]()
👉 For more information contact North Coast TMR on phone: (07) 5451 7055 or email: northcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au ![]()
🌏 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬 - Queensland businesses looking to expand internationally can now register for the Exporter Academy through Trade and Investment Queensland. The program offers practical training, mentoring and expert advice to help businesses become export-ready and enter global markets. ![]()
👉 Learn more or register via www.tiq.qld.gov.au/exporter-academy![]()
💻 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗘𝗥’𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 - Queensland students in Years 3–10 are invited to take part in this challenge by developing digital solutions such as apps, games or websites to promote online safety. Celebrating its 10th year, the challenge encourages STEM skills and offers a $24,000 prize pool, with entries open until 11 September 2026.![]()
👉 For more information see: education.qld.gov.au/about-us/events-awards/awards-competitions/premiers-coding-challenge/get-sta...![]()
👩💼𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 - Expressions of interest are now open for Round 2 of these grants, offering up to $4,999 to help Queensland women cover costs like training, childcare, workwear or technology when returning to work. More than 1,000 women were supported in Round 1. A further $5 million will be available in Round 2 and applications open on Monday 23 March 2026.![]()
👉 For more information and to apply visit: womenscareergrants.com.au![]()
🏉 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 - Local sporting clubs can now apply for the Australian Sport Foundation’s 2026 Active Kids Grant, supporting volunteer-run organisations with funding for uniforms and equipment to help more young people participate in sport. Applications close on 27 March 2026. ![]()
👉 For more information visit: asf.smartygrants.com.au/ActiveKids2026 ![]()
📜 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 – Public submissions for the following Bills are open. Don’t 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.![]()
👉 The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee is calling for submissions on the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill 2026. Closing Friday 20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday). ![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=0&id=8573 ![]()
👉 The Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee is calling for submissions on the Criminal Code (Defence of Dwellings and Other Premises—Castle Law) Amendment Bill 2026. Closing Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 10.00am. ![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=275&id=8570![]()
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𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝟑𝟔𝟎 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒: ![]()
📌 LAND VALUATION OBJECTIONS![]()
📌 SUNSHINE COAST WATERWAYS AUTHORITY UPDATE ![]()
📌 FORMER NOOSA NORTH SHORE LANDING GROUND RESERVE (TEEWAH AIRFIELD) UPDATE ![]()
𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐏 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑: (www.sandybolton.com/newsletters) ![]()
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𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒:![]()
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📌Federal Government: www.grants.gov.au![]()
📌Noosa Council: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants![]()
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👋 To finish. After so much grief, I thought I would share some moments of joy experienced this week via pics. With cool peeps who volunteer their time for the Surf Festival, catching up with our legend Clinton who is turning yes 50 this year (the party is already in the scheduler)😍 celebrating Hayden Kennys 90th, and strangely (you may not see joy in this?) the plastic bottles that I picked up on the beach. Why? Because in investigations, it appears it is not from our littering as they are not available here, however leads to other questions as all of our investigations do!![]()
Love where we live and treasure our community? Every day! 🙏![]()
See you tomorrow 💗![]()
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𝑺𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 🙏![]()
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙖 ![]()
𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘢. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦
𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐔𝐒 🧑⚖️ These my final words on a bill that sought to create greater protections for our Jewish Australians. Why? Because the process failed to address the many concerns raised, gave only 1 week to have a say, and missed the most important aspect. ⚠️ Ending violence and hatred requires both major parties working together, not constantly against😡, with the saddest part the weaponizing of grief against each other. 😢 The bill had good changes, however I cannot condone such appalling behaviours and disrespect of Queenslanders, nor support legislation that follows this trend. Disgraceful in all ways, and unacceptable for QLD. See my full speech below 👇
𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 📝🏡 Queensland’s Valuer-General has just updated land valuations across Noosa and 14 other local government areas, which residents have started receiving. Revised valuations take effect from 30 June 2026 and are based on market values as of 1 October 2025. This is Noosa’s first valuation update in three years, although it can be an annual process. 💰📈![]()
👉 To search for your land valuation by address, visit www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/title/valuation/find-your-land-valuation![]()
👉 For anyone who disagrees with their new valuation, info on how to lodge an objection is available at www.sandybolton.com/land-valuation-objections-march-2026/ also www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/title/valuation/objections/lodge-objections/process 🖥️![]()
👉 On how local governments use land values to apportion the percentage of their estimated budgetary needs - www.sandybolton.com/land-valuations-local-government-rate-calculations-march-2023/
