We have been advised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) that design work has begun on the Six Mile Bridge #7 project. Tenders for the project design contract were called in late 2020, with award in early March...
Read MoreThe Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have advised they originally included the landscaping and signage at this location to provide an entry feature in consultation with Sunshine Coast Council prior to the local...
Read MoreAdvocacy starting in 2018 for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) to introduce an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Register is now complete with the commencement of the QAS register . Whilst there are many apps...
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To say that February has been outrageously busy would be an understatement. From vibrant community...
Read MoreSummary of the roundtable meeting held 3rd March: Total fines to the value of $133,450 have now been issued by Noosa Council to the quarry operators over a 6 month period for non-compliance with the Quarry Management Plan....
Read MoreFollowing Noosa Council giving conditional approval in June 2020 for the DAF Boatshed project, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has advised that the conditions associated with the approval have resulted in the need...
Read MoreQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is currently considering a proposal which involves closing the gates to the Noosa national park carpark (daily) from 8pm to 4am during busy periods (e.g. school holidays). This is as...
Read MoreEvening everyone! As most have heard, due to an ongoing dispute between FB and the Federal Government, my FB personal and MP page, along with some Government and essential service sites, have been affected and still not...
Read MoreThe Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee is officially open. This committee will be delivered in collaboration with Maritime Safety Queensland and Noosa Council, providing...
Read MoreIn response to concerns raised regarding AFAD and comparisons between QLD and NSW, we have been advised the following: The Duties Act 2001 (the Act) imposes AFAD at a rate of 7 per cent of the property value where a foreign...
Read MoreTMR has advised that the development phase of the Six Mile Bridge Project commenced with preliminary flood modelling investigations undertaken in preparation for design start. In addition, design procurement activities are...
Read MoreAfter what has been a lengthy process, Noosa Council has passed the draft Terms of Reference for the co-chaired Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee with an increase of committee members from 10 to 12. Both myself and the...
Read MoreWith the COVID-19 vaccine rollout starting in Queensland soon, the following information has been provided. The vaccine hub for our region will be the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, with the rollout expected to commence in...
Read MoreThe Noosa Heads Police Division has been identified as one of the initial locations to establish new mobile police beats, which will provide a more visible, mobile and agile capability for our police to be at the right places...
Read MoreThe QBCC’s annual report for 2019-2020 is now available at www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/qbcc-annual-report-2019-2020. This report articulates the QBCC’s overall performance in a range of service delivery areas and information on the...
Read MoreIn response to concerns brought forward to us regarding difficulties with substandard transformers preventing households in rural or semi-rural areas from transitioning to solar power, we have received information from the...
Read MoreFrom February 2021, camp site bookings at Teewah Beach will change. The open camping area will be divided into seven separate camping zones, allowing campers to choose a zone to camp before arriving at the site as part of safety...
Read MoreFeedback on the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) and the draft Community Engagement Plan (CEP) have resulted in the Terms of Reference with final changes tracked and a summary of the feedback received by ASA. The submissions for...
Read MoreThe following updates were reported to the Roundtable meeting on January 29: A further fine of $27,000 has been issued for the quarry by Noosa Council. This is now a total of $80,000 in fines over 4 months. TMR data collection...
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Since the last meeting progress has been made in identifying further challenges and opportunities....
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