ABOUT NOOSA
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๐ For our full update on the 2025 Estimates, visit www.sandybolton.com/estimates-hearings-2025-summary-august-2025/
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จFollowing the controlled action declaration, we met with the Federal Minister for Environmentโs team who advised that the applicant must now produce a Public Environment Report (PER), which will primarily focus on impacts to endangered species and habitat offset ๐จ. While there's no specific timeline โฒ๏ธ, reports typically take 6-18 months to complete ๐, following this it will go to public consultation for up to 6 weeks. We will continue to monitor progress and update our community when consultation opens, and encourage those interested to register for notifications below. ๐![]()
๐ More details are available on Noosa 360: www.sandybolton.com/kin-kin-quarry-epbc-application-referral-to-clear-koala-habitat-update-septem... ![]()
๐Information on Public Environment Reports: www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/epbc/advice/assessment-methods#toc_3 ![]()
๐ Register for notifications: epbcpublicportal.environment.gov.au/all-referrals/
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉโโ๏ธ It has been disappointing that a commitment from our new government during the election to โoverhaulโ our estimates process has been both underwhelming and a step backwards. Whilst we appreciated the generosity of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and opposition for โextraโ questions, and the frank answers from ministers, the reality is improvements made last year have been reversed, and instead of the previous 70/30 time allocation for opposition questions, it is now 50/50. ๐ค In a QWN to the Premier I asked for a proper review, and reinstatement of key tools ๐ ๏ธ essential to scrutinise government. As I said in my speech, this is something all representatives must fight for, because Queenslanders deserve effective systems, not ones geared to benefit the government of the day! โ
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๐ To read our full Estimates update, visit www.sandybolton.com/estimates-hearings-2025-summary-august-2025/ ![]()
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๐๐๐๐!! ๐ฌ๐ Woohoo!! ๐ ๐ฐ The gals in a nailbiter grabbed a 17-14 win in extra timeโฐ with, our A-grade boysโค๏ธ staging an epic comeback against University to win 37-34! โก ๐๐ Reserve grade delivered an incredible performance in a fierce contest, just getting pipped. You are all gold, ๐ฏ as is the club and the amazing volunteers who work so hard ๐ ๐๐My only sadness is I could not stay longer and give everyone a huge โhigh 5โ and celebrate a phenomenal day! ๐๐โค๏ธ![]()
๐ For more info on Noosa Rugby Union Club, visit www.noosarugby.com.au/
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅ Its up, operational and appreciated! โ
Thank you to both previous and current government, to the Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers, Ann Leahy, resident Brian OโConnor who raised this issue with our office in 2023, and all of our rural, permanent and auxiliary firefighters ๐ฉโ๐ for what you do to keep us safe ๐![]()
๐For the history on efforts, please head to www.sandybolton.com/?s=fire+sign ![]()
๐It is important for all to make โbeing readyโ a normal part of our households, by having htttps://disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au handy on our phones and laptops and follow the tips at www.getready.qld.gov.au ![]()
๐Not online? Grab a disaster pack including a fridge magnet with emergency numbers from Noosa Council, who can be contacted on 5329 6500.
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๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐จ are essential to save our furry buds lives, and Will and the Wildlife Noosa volunteers now have some new gear via one of our Noosa MP Grants ๐ธ including nets and animal carriers. These dedicated teams provide rescues and immediate care 24/7๐and we cannot thank them enough for their incredible efforts. Please assist them by slowing down after dusk, as they are reporting above average volumes of deaths and injuries for our possums, including along Gibson Road and up through Eumundi Noosa Road. ๐ข To make a report to Will and the team please ring 0419 046 999.![]()
๐For more information on Wildlife Noosa and how you can help, visit www.wildlifenoosa.com.au/ ![]()
๐ To find out more about or MP Grant Program, visit www.sandybolton.com/mp-funding-partnerships/
A BEAUTIFUL GIFT ๐ so appreciated from one of our gorgeous youngest Noosans ๐ The stories of our Coco, and her mates, all lovingly hand drawn is their adventures, including where they help guide turtle hatchlings into the ocean! ๐ข Thank you Isabella, I loved every one of the 40 pages including the activities at the back ๐ฅฐ Such talent, and hopefully soon, you will be a publisher !! ๐ฉท How I love these moments, and beautiful children who are our future ! ๐๐
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A huge shout-out to John, a true community superstar ๐ who for 20 years has been a dedicated multi-faceted volunteer Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled - RDA Inc ๐ as well to the Noosa Men's Shed ๐จ the Noosa Catholic Church, and the Noosaville Park Run๐โโ๏ธ, and as a community JP! It was wonderful to present him with a โbelatedโ Queensland Day Award for his incredible, tireless service. ๐๐![]()
For more on John and other Noosa QLD Day awardees, head to ![]()
๐ Learn more about Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled, via www.scrda.org.au/
