Newsletter – March 2020 #24
Whilst writing this, and looking at the pictures pre-COVID, I cannot believe it has been only...
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Author: SB Office
COVID-19 ‘GO TO SHEET’ – updated 03/04/20
Please find a summary below of essential links and contacts to assist you during this time. For any further enquiries, please contact our office on 5319 3100 or noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au. For a printable version please click...
Read MoreAircraft Noise Ombudsman report complete
The Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) has advised they have completed their report on Airservices Australia’s introduction of new flight paths at the Sunshine Coast Airport. It is now going through relevant processes for...
Read MoreCOVID-19 UPDATE – 23/02/20
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 23/02/20 Essential Information Pubs, licensed clubs and hotels (excluding accommodation), places of worship, gyms, indoor sporting venues, cinemas, casinos to close from midday Monday, March 23....
Read MoreCOVID-19 UPDATE
Assistance available for small business, general health and travel advice and public gatherings SMALL BUSINESS As has been seen over the last 12 hours, both State and Federal Governments are rolling out further...
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Local Government Elections update
VOTING The ECQ has extended pre-polling (or early voting) hours from 9am–9pm on 18, 19, 25 &...
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Newsletter – February 2020 Edition #23
From under the pile on my desktop…hello? 😊 Yes, as reported in our columns, and seen on Facebook,...
Read MoreANO Flight path update
Kieran Pehm was announced as the new Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) on 9 Feb after Narelle Bell finished her three year term in the role. The ANO is continuing to work to finalise their report on the new Sunshine Coast flight...
Read MoreNOOSA MP SURVEY 2020 RESULTS
Thank you to all who took the time to give your voice to local priorities for 2020, as well thoughts on broader Queensland issues. Please head to YOUR SAY for the full results. We formulate the survey questions based on trending...
Read MoreBeckmans Road upgrade – Update
We have received the following advice today from the Department for Transport and main Roads regarding the the cost estimate for the Beckmans Road and Cooroy-Noosa Road intersection upgrade. We will continue to advocate for...
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Motorway regulations for slow drivers
We have received an enquiry regarding the regulations around slow drivers on motorways. In the...
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Cooloola Great Walk update
Yesterday I announced the preferred tender for the Cooloola Great Walk, on behalf of Tourism...
Read MoreGympie North to Cooroy rail shuttle – Update
Anyone who does the daily commute to Brisbane will know that the rail services to and from the Sunshine Coast are woefully lacking. In response to our call for more to be done to address the current situation, we have received...
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Noosa Koala mapping update
This morning I met with the Office of the Minister for Environment and Science in response to...
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SCUH transport pilot update
After 18 months of negotiations and ‘roundtables’ with Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH),...
Read MoreShort Term Lets update
State Government have reconvened the working group with stakeholders regarding a Code of Conduct, as the nation-wide approach sought last year was not achieved. After two years advocating in this space, it has been a...
Read MoreCooroy intersection update
We are still awaiting an update from TMR after recent public consultations, and continue to maintain contact each month regarding this issue. Even though not situated in the Noosa electorate, both intersections are historically...
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EUA solar legislation for councils update
Minister for Housing and Public Works, Mick de Brenni’s office, has advised the...
Read MoreAffordable housing update
The three identified sites (2 Council and 1 State) for mixed model housing are still in the ‘feasibility study’ stage to ascertain long-term viability. A meeting with community housing manager Coast2Bay CEO, Andrew Elvin, is due...
Read MoreNoosa River management update
Maritime Safety Queensland has appointed a permanent officer to be based in Noosa with an expected start date in March 2020. This officer will meet initially with stakeholders to identify issues, including unregistered vessels,...
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