Noosa Hospital is undergoing a temporary expansion under a Development Approval with Noosa Council, via demountable buildings. These will increase capacity for the Emergency Department and help avoid the need for bypassing to...
Read MoreFollowing our advocacy for the Department of Transport & Main Roads (TMR) to fund Stage 1 of the Tewantin Bypass, the roundabout at the corner of Cooroy-Noosa and Beckmans Roads, works by Noosa Council are well advanced with...
Read MoreAfter relentless advocacy over many years, starting when I was a Councillor and this bridge was part of the Gympie Electorate, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has announced that construction for this new bridge,...
Read MoreIn response to ongoing advocacy from our office and residents alike, the Department of Environment and Science (DES) have proposed that two sites be relocated to alternative sites along the route. We have been advised the...
Read MoreHaving visited the site and witnessed the sprinklers caring for the new landscaping personally, we are only awaiting official notification that this building is now complete and operational. After much advocacy, we have a new...
Read MoreTo date, current processes are within Noosa Council’s domain in relation to offset planting and further extensions/approvals. For further information, please email Noosa Council via mail@noosa.qld.gov.au
Read MoreWith the cancellation of Parliament for a week due to the death of the Queen, the revocation of this land from Tuchekoi National Park, has been delayed along with other outcomes expected by now. We have been advised that this...
Read MoreFollowing much advocacy to see State Government funding initially allocated for this well-loved and much needed hospice in our community, we continue to advocate for improved funding models for hospices, not only across QLD, but...
Read MoreFurther to previous updates, and with the State Government calling an urgent Housing Summit, we have made sure to include Short Term Accommodation in our lengthy submission to the Premier in preparation for this Housing Summit....
Read MoreFurther to our previous update explaining the mechanism of an EUA and ongoing advocacy at https://www.sandybolton.com/environmental-upgrade-agreement-eua-update/ we have finally seen some action on this. EUA’s are mentioned as...
Read MoreFurther to previous updates following reviews into our bush fires, QLD now has a new fire danger ratings system. Commencing in September, the new system is designed to make it easier for you to stay safe and is being rolled out...
Read MoreIn March this year the Premier announced that the Inspector-General of Emergency Management would undertake a review of the Southeast Queensland Rainfall and Flooding Event in February–March 2022, where tragically, 13 people...
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A month of transit hence a late edition! With three sittings of Parliament, adjusting to our...
Read MoreIn response to combined resident and representative advocacy over many years, recent work undertaken on new poultry welfare standards in Australia is important, as we now have a concrete proposal to ban caged egg production. The...
Read MoreFurther to an announcement regarding investment in the Southern Sunshine Coast public transport network and bus service increases and extensions, we enquired with Transport & Main Roads (TMR) as to whether a similar strategy...
Read MoreAs part of the QLD Government’s response to supporting QLD families facing homelessness, the Immediate Response funding package has been implemented aiming to help families who are struggling to secure housing. The package...
Read MoreWe have received the latest advice from Airservices Australia (AA) regarding the Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the Sunshine Coast Airspace Design, in response to resident queries. As part of the PIR, AA have been...
Read MoreDuring a tour of this project, we learnt the following ‘basics’ from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) team: The project aim is to restore the critically endangered rock oyster ecosystem in the Noosa River estuary through the...
Read MoreIn response to further questions of the Department of Transport & Main Roads (TMR), we have been provided with the following responses: Review/report on Kin Kin Road As you are aware, TMR is developing a report to document...
Read MoreFurther to our previous update including the Minister’s response to Sandy’s Question on Notice, available at https://www.sandybolton.com/shark-nets-and-control-measures-update-26-july-2021/, Noosa Main Beach is currently...
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