As part of our ongoing efforts to reduce wildlife strikes in Noosa which included commissioning and funding a report Noosa MP study, Noosa Wildlife-Vehicle Injuries Investigation (2021-2023) for the use of Noosa Council and the...
Read MoreWhile Sandy appreciates the responses, outlined in our September 2024 Noosa 360 update, to our Noosa MP Wildlife Strike study from Transport and Main Roads (TMR), we need further action including the development of a centralised...
Read MoreDuring our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for increased patrols in national parks during peak times. Following our enquiries and previous advocacy, the Queensland Minister for Environment...
Read MorePer our January 2024 Noosa 360 Update, Sandy commissioned local wildlife ecologist Dr Elizabeth Brunton to complete a study on wildlife strikes. The project’s main aim was to map key road-kill hotspots and provide baseline...
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Per our August 2023 Noosa 360 update, in response to significant community concern regarding...
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Having previously provided a MP Funded ‘Seeds for Change’ grant for wildlife signage and data...
Read MoreFollowing inquiries as to what the correct procedures are for reporting wildlife injuries and fatalities, there are a number of contacts. For assistance and advice about what to do if you find a sick, injured or orphaned animal,...
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In response to concerns from volunteer wildlife carers regarding the $130,000 set aside in grants...
Read MoreWith concerns raised by constituents about the use of opera house yabby traps in Queensland waters, and their impacts on air-breathing aquatic wildlife such as long-necked turtles and platypus, we asked the Minister for Primary...
Read MoreIn a recent parliamentary speech, Sandy raised Noosa’s concerns with Queensland’s Shark Control Program and urged the State Government to act on community feedback and Noosa Council’s request for a trial to replace shark nets...
Read MoreOur advocacy has continued regarding reckless electric bike, scooter and illegal motorbike usage with the latest updates below, including recent responses from the Minister for Transport and Main Roads (TMR). We will continue to...
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The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 7th...
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The Estimates process is a crucial one, providing opportunity to find out how public funds are...
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July 2025 Newsletter Edition #82 July 2025 Newsletter Edition #82 Welcome to our new look...
Read MoreSince the release of the Queensland Shark Management Plan 2025-2029 covered in our May 2025 Noosa 360 update, we have received more responses to our advocacy from the Minister for Primary Industries as well conducted further...
Read MoreEmergency Crimestoppers – 1800 333 000 Emergency Services – 000 Lifeline – 13 11 14 Local Police Stations: Cooroy – 5442 5030 Noosa – 5440 8111 Pomona – 5485 2586 Policelink – 131 444...
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In what is a first for National Parks in Queensland, following the efforts of Dion and Josie...
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To access the photos from the event, please visit here. Order of ceremony is alphabetical in order...
Read MoreWith construction now underway, residents have raised concerns regarding the increased number of heavy haulage vehicles travelling along Lake Macdonald Drive, particularly regarding alleged speeding. We have collated the...
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Rebuilding Trust & Integrity As I shared in a Parliamentary speech, Pope Francis made positive...
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