Noosa Council have understandably not progressed their Master Plan as yet due to the recent elections and COVID, however the suggestions that have been sent to me have been appreciated and presented for inclusion. Requests to...
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Whilst writing this, and looking at the pictures pre-COVID, I cannot believe it has been only...
Read MoreRecent media reports have outlined the requirement for our volunteer firefighters to apply for Blue Cards. Since changes were made to the Working with Children Act 2000 last year, it is now law that all RFS volunteers from 18...
Read MoreOur office continues to receive a large volume of requests for an Indigenous Ranger Program. Over the past 2 years I have met with representatives of our Gubbi Gubbi and yet, none of our young traditional custodians have come...
Read MorePlease find a summary below of essential links and contacts to assist you during this time. For any further enquiries, please contact our office on 5319 3100 or noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au. For a printable version please click...
Read MoreAt this stage due to COVID-19 we have postponed the Women’s Forum which was due to take place in May. A working group has been established to identify the challenges facing women in Noosa including affordable housing,...
Read MoreThe Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) has advised they have completed their report on Airservices Australia’s introduction of new flight paths at the Sunshine Coast Airport. It is now going through relevant processes for...
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As a result of our continued inquiries into concerns surrounding koala habitat mapping in Noosa,...
Read MoreFEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 23/02/20 Essential Information Pubs, licensed clubs and hotels (excluding accommodation), places of worship, gyms, indoor sporting venues, cinemas, casinos to close from midday Monday, March 23....
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On 21 February this year Noosa was declared as the 10th World Surfing Reserve at a special...
Read MoreHappy to report that the community working bee went really well with 50 people helping with the clean up. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 hitting just as the new community Bushcare group was formed, Council had to postpone any...
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In response to concerns from volunteer wildlife carers regarding the $130,000 set aside in grants...
Read MoreAssistance available for small business, general health and travel advice and public gatherings SMALL BUSINESS As has been seen over the last 12 hours, both State and Federal Governments are rolling out further...
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VOTING The ECQ has extended pre-polling (or early voting) hours from 9am–9pm on 18, 19, 25 &...
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From under the pile on my desktop…hello? ???? Yes, as reported in our columns, and seen on...
Read MoreKieran Pehm was announced as the new Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) on 9 Feb after Narelle Bell finished her three year term in the role. The ANO is continuing to work to finalise their report on the new Sunshine Coast flight...
Read MoreThank you to all who took the time to give your voice to local priorities for 2020 in January, as well thoughts on broader Queensland issues. The results are below. We formulate the survey questions based on trending concerns...
Read MoreWe have received the following advice today from the Department for Transport and main Roads regarding the the cost estimate for the Beckmans Road and Cooroy-Noosa Road intersection upgrade. We will continue to advocate for...
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We have received an enquiry regarding the regulations around slow drivers on motorways. In the...
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Yesterday I announced the preferred tender for the Cooloola Great Walk, on behalf of Tourism...
Read MoreSANDY BOLTON MP
Independent Member for Noosa
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