STATE FACILITATED DEVELOPMENT & SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL PLAN UPDATE MARCH 2025
Sandy raised in Parliament on 12 March 2025 the issue of the upcoming development of new regional...
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GP PAYROLL TAX UPDATE MARCH 2025
After our local general practitioners (GP’s) met with Sandy regarding Payroll Tax last year, following efforts from our office and others, the previous Government announced an extension of the expression of interest application...
Read MoreCYCLONE ALFRED ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY AND DISASTER INFORMATION 4 MARCH 2025
Due to Cyclone Alfred, a flood watch is in place for South-East Queensland (SEQ), with both the Noosa and Mary River likely to be affected, as well strong gale force winds are expected with abnormally high tides, hazardous surf,...
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Newsletter February 2025 Edition #77
As we farewell summer, with wild weather forecasted as I write due to Cyclone Alfred, if you have...
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EUMUNDI-NOOSA ROAD, EMU MOUNTAIN ROAD TO BECKMANS ROAD SAFETY WORKS & FUNDING STREAM CRITERIA MARCH 2025
As part of the 2024/25 State Budget, the previous Government announced safety improvements to the...
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FUEL PRICING & REPORTING UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025
View of Noosa State Electorate on PetrolSpy App at 10.49am 26/2/25 Following resident concerns...
Read MoreSCHOOL ABSENCES AND PENALTY SYSTEM FEBRUARY 2025
During our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for increased monitoring of school absences, as well increased penalties for both students and parents. Following our enquiries, the Queensland...
Read MoreQUEENSLAND PARKS AND WILDLIFE (QPWS) INCREASED RANGERS PATROLS FEBRUARY 2025
During our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for increased patrols in national parks during peak times. Following our enquiries and previous advocacy, the Queensland Minister for Environment...
Read MoreFEE-FREE TAFE AND OTHER FREE OR SUBSIDISED TRAINING PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 2025
During our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for increased affordability and accessibility to TAFE and other training programs. Following our enquiries, the Queensland Minister for...
Read MoreTUCHEKOI NATIONAL PARK & TEWANTIN NATIONAL PARK UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025
In response to resident and local community group concerns regarding the lack of progress on a full management plan for Tuchekoi National Park, Sandy has continued her efforts. From previous responses from the Queensland...
Read MoreQUEENSLAND COURT TIMEFRAMES UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025
Advocacy has continued regarding the community’s frustration around the length of time for civil court decisions. Following Sandy’s Question on Notice in Parliament, which can be viewed on our April 2024 Noosa 360 update, and...
Read MoreELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS FEBRUARY 2025
During our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for more public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. Following our enquiries, the Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads provided...
Read MoreARTS AND CREATIVE SKILLS PROGRAMS FOR NOOSA YOUTH FEBRUARY 2025
During our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for greater access and affordability for arts and creative skills classes for our youth. Following our enquiries, the Queensland Minister for...
Read MoreSUBSIDISED ROOFTOP SOLAR AND COMMUNITY BATTERIES FEBRUARY 2025
During our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for increased subsidised rooftop solar, as well the promotion of bidirectional charging and community batteries to store excess solar energy....
Read MoreFIRE DANGER RATING (FDR) SIGNS UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025
Following concerns raised by Noosa Electorate residents regarding the lack of Fire Danger rating signs in our hinterland, Sandy has continued advocacy to rectify this. To summarise efforts so far, the initial response from the...
Read MorePOSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM (TRIPLE P) FEBRUARY 2025
During our recent Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for parenting skills workshops at schools and/or online, and the Queensland Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services have provided the...
Read MoreSPEED LIMIT REVIEW ON YUROL FOREST DRIVE UPDATE FEBRUARY 2024
As mentioned in our December Noosa 360 update, Sandy requested an update from Transport and Main Roads (TMR) on the progress of the Yurol Forest Drive speed review that was underway, with below in italics being provided in...
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STATE FACILITATED DEVELOPMENT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025
As posted on Sandy’s Facebook page on 7 February 2025, we have been advised that the...
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NOOSA MP COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS 2024/2025
Thank you to all 506 Noosans who shared their thoughts and priorities for this year, an increase...
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NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) have provided the below information in italics on the...
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