Newsletter – January 2020 – Edition #22
Happy New Year everyone! I trust you all had a wonderful time over the festive season and are...
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Author: SB Office
INDIGENOUS RANGERS PROGRAMS JANUARY 2020
Meetings have taken place with Landcare and our Kabi Kabi representatives regarding the customisation of a program to include both river and land management specific to Noosa. Currently awaiting response regarding...
Read MoreSCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS UPDATE JANUARY 2020
Late 2019 we were contacted by residents who had received speeding fines in the school zone outside Good Shepherd Lutheran College on Dec 5. We have been advised by the Office of the Hon Mark Bailey MP Minister for Transport and...
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ANNUAL SURVEY EXTENDED TO 31 JANUARY 2020
Have YOUR SAY on local issues that are important to you. We will use the results of the survey to...
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MP MEDIA – BECKMANS RD & SIX MILE BRIDGE #7 DECEMBER 2019
MP MEDIA – A long journey for our community, however both the Tewantin Bypass and Six Mile...
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BECKMANS & SIX MILE BRIDGE #7 UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
Our early Christmas present has arrived! Preconstruction works are confirmed to commence by...
Read MoreCOOROY BYPASS UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
We have been advised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads that the Cooroy Bypass is not currently a priority for the Government and that no further network planning will take place until funding is allocated. Advice...
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Connect 2019
Read Sandy’s Connect 2019 here.
Read MoreNOOSA COUNCIL DRAFT RIVER STRATEGY UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
Noosa Council DRAFT RIVER PLAN V2 – is now open for feedback. This version includes new sections relating to the Noosa River Mouth/Spit; commercial fishing reforms and a zero litter target. Consultation closes on 13 Jan 2020....
Read MoreAFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
As a result of the advocacy and search for land or suitable sites, in conjunction with Noosa Council, two sites are currently being assessed. Another site will also be part of this needs assessment to determine what can be...
Read MoreSHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA) UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
Minister Jones advised that after there not being an agreement on a National Framework, State will advise with regarding. Noosa Council is currently in community consultation regarding STL in their draft planning scheme.
Read MoreSCRH UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
Wait times at casualty/emergency at various hospitals during peak periods is being assessed, and it was good to meet with the Regional team regarding both causes, and solutions. Causes identified included residents using...
Read MoreNOOSA HOSPITAL UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
A progress meeting with Shane Mitchell, CEO of Noosa Hospital regarding the lease renewal for 2020 which is currently being finalised. No items of concern.
Read MoreCOOROY INTERSECTION UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
TMR have yet to advise on the outcomes after community consultation, however expect an update early 2020.
Read MoreSIXE MILE BRIDGE #7 UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
Awaiting preworks confirmation and inclusion on QTRIP in 2020.
Read MoreBECKMANS ROAD STAGE 1 UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
Awaiting preconstruction start date for early 2020.
Read MoreCHEMICAL TESTING IN NOOSA WATERWAYS UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
Costings for water sampling of the river and catchment areas have been submitted the Department of Environment and Science.
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LAKE MACDONALD DAM UPGRADE UPDATE DECEMBER 2019
Seqwater have today announced Lake Macdonald dam lowering is now to commence in 2021 to allow...
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Newsletter – December 2019 – Edition #21
Can you believe it is our last newsletter for 2019? It almost seems surreal, and when I think of...
Read MoreMP SPEECH – VALEDICTORY SPEECH 2019
Valedictory Speech 2019 VALEDICTORY SPEECH 2019 – Again, it was a great honour to represent the Crossbench in the end of year speech. Gratitude, achievement, how we can do better, and some funny moments were shared. Most of all,...
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