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𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐄 never fails to impress! 👏👏Laughter, tears and the bond between women was superbly brought in house by incredible talent on stage and behind the scenes 💗 Congratulations to Director Alison, playwright Robert, cast, crew, Noosa Arts Theatre volunteers, sponsors and all who showcase what is important and treasured, especially friendships 🙏 A great ‘date night’ with Shoedog 😍thanks you Steel Magnolias! 👍![]()
👉To find out about upcoming productions or to join in, head to www.noosaartstheatre.org.au/![]()
Noosa Council, Embassy XO, Connect Media, Williamson & Co - Real Estate, Damien Davidson Builders Community Bank Sunshine Coast, Forty Winks
𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋💗from the incredible magic, joy and excitement of the Seahorse Nippers 🌊 Immense gratitude to Steve and Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club Inc. and all who make it possible for our allabilities to experience so much fun in the ocean and on the sand🩴🏊 You make their, and our world truly a beautiful place, in every way that matters! 🙏🙏![]()
👉To get involved with the Seahorse magic, head to www.noosasurfclub.au/seahorse-nippers/
𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘'𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 ‘𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏' – 𝟐𝟎 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔![]()
👋A late evening all! Amongst prepping for Parliament, lots of meetings including with Anthony and Graeme from Vinnies with me below on a potential housing partnership🫂and launching our Quick Start Grant Program 💸for Noosa not for profits with up to $1,000 available. So please get your applications in before 12 pm on Friday 24 April 2026 via www.sandybolton.com/mp-funding-partnerships !![]()
𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗬𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗦! 👏👏👏 Super congrats as on being selected, a fantastic achievement and proud moment for all in the Gympie and Noosa electorates and the Noosa Rugby Union Club! 🥳![]()
💡𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙𝗙-𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 – While outside the Noosa Electorate, we sought information from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the inactive off-ramp lighting at Cooroy, Eumundi and Pomona exits on the Bruce Highway, following concerns related to night-time visibility and safety. TMR responded that outages are the result of copper theft and vandalism, and that mitigation measures are being investigated to reduce the risk of further theft. While appreciated, we have reiterated that reinstatement of lighting should remain a priority.![]()
👉For more information visit www.sandybolton.com/bruce-highway-off-ramp-lighting-update-march-2026/ ![]()
🏃 𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗔 𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗥𝗔-𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟– On this weekend, the Noosa Ultra-Trail has six scenic courses for runners of all levels, combining manageable hills with trails, 4WD tracks and dirt roads. The event encourages social running and enjoyment without the need for trekking poles. Noosa Ultra-Trail 2026![]()
👉 To support this year’s runners visit: www.noosaultratrail.com.au/events/overview/![]()
🔧 𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 – Noosa Council and the Reviva Reuse Shop are hosting free Repair Days to give broken household items a second life. Sessions run 10 am–2 pm on 26 March, 23 April, 28 May, and 25 June at the Eumundi Road Resource Recovery Centre. Volunteers can help fix furniture 🪑, bikes 🚲, clothing 👚 and more. ![]()
👉 Register to attend at: bit.ly/4khCY5u ![]()
🐾🐨 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠 – Join UniSC ecologist Romane Cristescu at 10.30am on Friday 27 March at 5 Wallace Drive Noosaville, to learn about the Detection Dogs for Conservation team. We also salute Bear, the 11-year-old koala-detecting dog who became famous during the 2019–20 bushfires, in his well-deserved retirement this week 🐕. Noosa Parks Association Friday Environment Forum![]()
🦋 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 – Celebrate the official opening of Sunshine Butterflies’ Self-Guided Accessible Pathway on Wednesday 1 April, from 9.30 am–12.30 pm at 468 McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah. The pathway will be opened at 10 am, with tours, farm animal meet-and-greets, creative spaces, and an adventure playground. 👉For more on this event visit: www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au/functions-events/community-open-day/ Sunshine Butterflies![]()
🤝 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 – Nominations are now open for the 2026 Queensland Reconciliation Awards, recognising initiatives that support reconciliation across business, community, education, health and partnerships. Nominations close on 10 April 2026, with recipients announced during National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June 2026📅. ![]()
👉To apply visit: www.qld.gov.au/about/events-awards-honours/awards/reconciliation-awards![]()
🛠️ 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 – 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 Community organisations can apply for Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding to deliver local training and employment projects. Applications close on 7 May 2026. 👉 To apply for funding or for further information visit: dtet.qld.gov.au/training/community-orgs/sqw![]()
🏢 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 – 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 & 𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 ![]()
Skilling Queenslanders for Work provides programs for employers to support workforce development, while job seekers can access free training, qualifications and pathways into work through local providers. ![]()
👉 Employers can access: dtet.qld.gov.au/training/employers/funding/sqw ![]()
👉 Job seekers can access: dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives/sqw/job-seekers![]()
🐨 𝗞𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗛𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 – Remember that applications are still open for Round 1 of the Grassroots Environmental Grants, supporting koala habitat restoration projects. Grants of up to $75,000 are available for revegetation and improving habitat connectivity in priority areas. Applications close 4 pm, 31 March 2026. ![]()
👉To apply visit: www.qld.gov.au/environment/manage569839ment/funding/environmental-grants/grassroots![]()
🌊 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 – Applications are also open for Round 1 of the Grassroots Environmental Grants supporting conservation outcomes for marine plants across Southeast Queensland. Grants of $50,000 to $100,000 are available for projects including revegetation, erosion control and pest management. Applications close 4 pm, 28 April 2026. ![]()
👉 To apply visit: www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/funding/environmental-grants/grassroots![]()
⚡ 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗦 –With Cyclone Narelle affecting the North and storm season bringing increased risk to everyone, residents are reminded to stay electrically safe at home. Key steps include switching off and unplugging appliances before storms, avoiding fallen powerlines, and never using water-damaged equipment. After storms, damaged wiring and appliances should only be checked by a licensed electrician. ![]()
👉 For further information see: www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/electrical-safety-home/electrical-safety-during-storms![]()
📜 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 – Public submissions for the following Bill 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 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![]()
𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝟑𝟔𝟎 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒: ![]()
📌BRUCE HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP LIGHTING UPDATE![]()
𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐏 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑: (www.sandybolton.com/newsletters) ![]()
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𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒:![]()
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🙋♀️To finish! Thank you to all who made a submission either for or against on the 🌊 Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill, with a public hearing to be held on 1 April 2026, with details once provided. As well for the laughs, and some tears tonight at the Noosa Arts Theatre on a ‘date night’ before heading to Parly! 😍 ![]()
Have a great weekend and for those in the Noosa Ultra-Trail 🏃♀️ enjoy our beautiful hinterland, and the fab hospitality of our country Noosa family 🦘 who always share their awesome hearts, views and foods! 🏞️💗![]()
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𝑺𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 🙏![]()
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙖 ![]()
𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘢. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦
𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐏 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! ✅ 📣📣 Every year we distribute as much as possible of our office operating budget 💸 back into our community 👨👩👦👦. This via Noosa not for profit organisations and community groups with up to $1000 for a small project/initiative (Project) or up to $500 as a ‘helping hand’ (HH) to assist with increased costs, excluding wages.![]()
👉 Applications close Friday 24 April 2026 with information on criteria and lodgement available at www.sandybolton.com/mp-funding-partnerships ![]()
👉 If you require any assistance or have any questions, please contact us on 5319 3100 📞 or via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au 📩.
𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 😡 Yet, we are included in the $35.6m Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority (SCWA), with my questions for 18 months remaining unanswered. Who requested, and what benefit will we receive? Now, we have additional Qs, which I am sure you can guess once you watch this hearing below, including why we need what still appears to be another level of bureaucracy? 🤔Now over to you, with submissions closing tomorrow, 12pm Friday 20 March, via www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=272&id=8573, and please copy me noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au ![]()
👉 To view the Committee’s Public Briefing on the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill, visit www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Live-and-Archived-Broadcasts/video-on-demand/playe...
𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍+𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒+𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 💙☔ as well raising awareness and funds for Autism Queensland was not dampened by the rain ☕😄. Our AQ ambassador Emma and the At Pilates 24/7 Pomona team ignited with great convo and plenty of laughs the importance of inclusion and support for our residents with autism 💙 and look forward to their next mindful movement session minus the rain! 🤞☀️.![]()
👉 Find out more about Autism Queensland: autismqld.com.au/![]()
👉 To learn more about Pilates 24/7 Pomona, visit atpilates.studio/location/pomona/
𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 📌🗺️ The Queensland Redistribution Commission has released proposed changes to Queensland’s electoral boundaries, with minimal adjustments proposed for Noosa as the electorate is already projected to remain within quota. The proposal includes transferring part of Federal from Nambour, formerly Nicklin, to Noosa, which aligns with community feedback that any changes should reflect existing connections within the broader Noosa Shire community. ![]()
A number of submissions also called for Cooroy to be included in Noosa due to its strong community of interest and to align with local government boundaries, however the Commission determined to keep it within Nambour to balance enrolments. Significant changes have been made elsewhere across Queensland, including in the electorates immediately surrounding Noosa with a number of name changes. ![]()
👉 To view the proposed redistribution, visit: redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/public-consultation/the-commissions-proposed-redistribution![]()
👉 Objections can be lodged online via submission.redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/s/objections 👨💻, by email via QRCsubmissions@ecq.qld.gov.au 📧 or posted to the QRC at GPO Box 1393, Brisbane, QLD, 4001
