NOOSA KOALA MAPPING UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
This morning I met with the Office of the Minister for Environment and Science in response to...
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SCUH TRANSPORT PILOT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
After 18 months of negotiations and ‘roundtables’ with Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH),...
Read MoreSHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA) UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
State Government have reconvened the working group with stakeholders regarding a Code of Conduct, as the nation-wide approach sought last year was not achieved. After two years advocating in this space, it has been a...
Read MoreCOOROY INTERSECTION UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
We are still awaiting an update from TMR after recent public consultations, and continue to maintain contact each month regarding this issue. Even though not situated in the Noosa electorate, both intersections are historically...
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EUA SOLAR LEGISLATION FOR COUNCIL UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
Minister for Housing and Public Works, Mick de Brenni’s office, has advised the...
Read MoreAFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
The three identified sites (2 Council and 1 State) for mixed model housing are still in the ‘feasibility study’ stage to ascertain long-term viability. A meeting with community housing manager Coast2Bay CEO, Andrew Elvin, is due...
Read MoreNOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
Maritime Safety Queensland has appointed a permanent officer to be based in Noosa with an expected start date in March 2020. This officer will meet initially with stakeholders to identify issues, including unregistered vessels,...
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NOOSA RIVER TESTING UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
Further to seeking the completion of recommendations from the 2009 Fish Task Force, additional...
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LAKE MACDONALD DAM UPGRADE UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
Lake Macdonald, Cooroy and Tinbeerwah residents will be contacted by Seqwater this week regarding...
Read MoreBURGESS CREEK UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
As part of a long journey to finally clean out Burgess Creek, we have been working with Unitywater and Noosa Council on the Master Plan, and now it is time to pull the troops together! Relevant State Government Departments and...
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NOOSA NORTH SHORE UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
Teewah Cooloola Working Group (TCWG) The last meeting held on 21 Oct 2019 saw the TCWG reach...
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SHARK NETS UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
The Department for Agriculture and Fisheries has confirmed the Federal Government has committed $5...
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BUSHFIRE MITIGATION, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020
After our bushfires and ensuing evacuations, feedback from residents was summarised and provided...
Read MoreILLICIT DRUG REFORM: CONVERSATIONS WE NEED TO HAVE FEBRUARY 2020
Often you will hear me in Parliament, through columns or our newsletter, raise ‘conversations we need to have’. These are the ones often regarding complex or conflicting decision-making. Last year, in response to inbox concerns...
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Newsletter – January 2020 – Edition #22
Happy New Year everyone! I trust you all had a wonderful time over the festive season and are...
Read MoreINDIGENOUS 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...
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