The War on Wrecks forum hosted last month brought forward the eleven recommendations from the task force who we originally met with some 18 months ago. The relevance of these recommendation included the necessary legislative...
Read MoreAs announced, due to the impacts of COVID-19 on Councils capacity to take on the site, it is now in an ‘expressions of interest’ process. Entities that had sent through expressions previously will be provided with the terms of...
Read MoreA meeting was held between Pomona Men’s Shed (PMS), Noosa Council staff, Councillors and QPWS to address the ongoing concerns surrounding tenure and the Rangers Hut. As clarified by QPWS and their previous correspondence there...
Read MoreIn response to the recent increase in truck movements on the ‘range,’ there are currently joint efforts underway to reduce impacts on our community and improve road conditions and overall safety. Increased activity...
Read MoreAs permit numbers return to standard amounts, we have had concerns regarding driver behaviours on the North Shore. The recommendations that were taken to Minister Enoch by a delegation from the Cooloola Working Group, including...
Read MoreQuestions have been raised as to when the results of river and catchment testing will be made available in response to my work over the last two years to clarify whether there were any contaminants in the water that we should be...
Read MoreBE (formally) COMLINK, are in the process of inducting volunteers for the SCUH Transport Pilot and it was a pleasure to join them at a meeting last week. This pilot, which is personally funded, aims to assist those in our...
Read MoreThe review of Council land, as well transfer of identified State land between Departments has been slow. Given the potential impacts of COVID on our existing crisis, it has never been as urgent as part of job creation to...
Read MoreThere was a site visitation with Norman, Brendan and the teams from QPWS, DES and CABN- approximate time frame for commencement is 2 years. The first of our indigenous trainees are currently at Landcare, and work now needs to be...
Read MoreIf you or anyone you know is experiencing homelessness, you can call the Homeless Hotline 24/7 on 1800 474 753. In addition, there is a 24/7 Homeless Hub in Kawana on 0472 823 205 who can also provide emergency assistance....
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August 2020 – Edition #29 Spring is upon us, and very welcomed after another month of...
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There is never a ‘normal’ month with COVID-19, and in amongst many fabulous re-openings,...
Read MoreWhether in the Cooloola or Noosa National Parks, if anyone witnesses concerning behaviour or actions in relation to camping or our environment, please report immediately via www.des.qld.gov.au/contactus or email...
Read MoreThere can often be confusion regarding who manages flying-fox roosts in urban areas. Below we have provided the legislation-based explanation regarding the role of local and state governments in their management: ...
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Five camp sites have been pinpointed and approved by the traditional owners. These sites are on...
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A combined operation last weekend between MSQ and QPS saw 80 interceptions and a number of fines,...
Read MoreConcerns have been raised regarding potential illegal activities along Noosa North Shore during the official mullet season from 1 April to 31 August. During this period, complaints are raised each year, including camping on the...
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In response to concerns raised regarding the use of tracking collars (GPS) to monitor dingo...
Read MoreThe report from the Air Noise Ombudsman’s (ANO) investigation into the flight paths for the new runway at Sunshine Coast Airport, and Airservices Australia’s response, are now publicly available. Of particular note is ANO’s...
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