Further to previous updates and following discussions between Sandy and Minister Scanlon, and also her staff, we have been advised the following: Whilst a document listing sites for cabins/safari tents was sent as part of the...
Read MoreA Marine Zone was setup in Noosa in 2009 under Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) legislation to manage certain activities, including limitations on jet ski usage, within the Noosa River and to balance the needs of maritime users...
Read MoreFurther to our previous update on 8 February, we have received a response from the Minister’s office regarding use of the Vegetation Management Act. They advise below in italics: There could never be a permanent declaration...
Read MoreAssistance for individuals: Personal Hardship Assistance and Essential Services Hardship Assistance For information on Personal Hardship Assistance and Essential Services Hardship Assistance, contact the Community Recovery...
Read MoreIn response to concerns regarding increases in home insurance premiums due to changes in government mapping, in association with the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP), we have been provided the following information to...
Read MoreCOVID-19 SUPPORT – 1300 654 687 The QLD government is providing a range of supports for businesses affected by COVID-19 including payroll tax return deferral, land tax relief and retraining for both staff and employers. Business...
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A month of extremes which seems to be becoming the norm?! We had wonderful ceremonies and...
Read MoreIn response to questions regarding current vs historic figures for Cooloola, including both Vehicle Permits and Camping Numbers, we have been provided the following. These figures indicate a decrease of visitors in 2020 when...
Read MoreIn response to queries requesting an update on the Sunshine Motorway, Department of Transport and Main Road (TMR) provided the following information. Please note the Sunshine Motorway is not within the Noosa State Electorate nor...
Read MoreThe impacts to our mental health and fitness have increasingly been of concern in our community and across the state and Australia, particularly with the added impacts of Covid on many facets of our life. Further to our update...
Read MoreNOOSA RIVER SPEED CONSULTATION UPDATE #1 Marine Safety Queensland (MSQ) has commenced community consultation on proposed speed limit reduction changes in the lower part of the Noosa River (refer previous post). This follows a...
Read MoreFollowing concerns raised from residents regarding changes to Land, Explosives and Other Legislation Amendment Bill in 2019 and specifically concerns regarding paper vs electronic titles deeds. We have received the following...
Read MoreAs per previous updates, the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NRSAC) has had discussions with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) about doing consultation on a proposal to permanently reduce speed limits on Noosa River...
Read MoreWith the court case drawing closer, there is understandable duress in our communities, however please be mindful of social media commentary, as well care and look out for each other. COUNCIL/TMR/POLICE SUMMARY Legal case:...
Read MoreFormerly State Forest and now National Park, to give surety to organisations such as Pomona Men’s Shed who utilise one part of the property a small portion of land included the old Ranger’s House is in the process of being...
Read MoreYears of advocacy from the Teewah Cooloola Working Group (TCWG) and others, have led to multiple improvements regarding the issues on the North Shore and Teewah. The Cooloola Sustainable Visitor Capacity and Management Study...
Read MoreFollowing on from our 15 April 2021 update, as recommended by Queensland Health in the Department of Environment and Science (DES) 2020 report on the occurrence of dioxins in several Noosa lakes, a follow up survey was...
Read MoreFurther to our previous update on 1 November, we have received multiple enquiries on the Grass Tree Court Development, specifically regarding the original development application reports and the mapping of the remnant Glossy...
Read MoreIn response to community concerns brought forward to our office requesting an upgrade of the intersection of Louis Bazzo Drive and Pomona Kin Kin Road due to safety concerns, we have sought advice from the Department of...
Read MoreFurther to our update on 28 July (click here) and in response to further concerns raised about the lack of consultation for the Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism Project Proposal and requests for an outline of the process, we have...
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