Category: Environment & Animal Protection

Cooloola Great Walk update

by SB Office | Feb 26, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection, Media | 0

Yesterday I announced the preferred tender for the Cooloola Great Walk, on behalf of Tourism...

Noosa Koala mapping update

by SB Office | Feb 18, 2020 | Environment & Animal Protection, Infrastructure & Planning | 0

This morning I met with the Office of the Minister for Environment and Science in response to...

Noosa River management update

by SB Office | Feb 18, 2020 | Energy & Water, Environment & Animal Protection, Fishing and Boating | 0

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,...

Noosa River testing update

by SB Office | Feb 18, 2020 | Energy & Water, Environment & Animal Protection | 0

Further to seeking the completion of recommendations from the 2009 Fish Task Force, additional...

Lake Macdonald Dam Upgrade update

by SB Office | Feb 17, 2020 | Energy & Water, Environment & Animal Protection, Infrastructure & Planning | 0

Lake Macdonald, Cooroy and Tinbeerwah residents will be contacted by Seqwater this week regarding...

Burgess Creek Update

by SB Office | Feb 15, 2020 | Community Groups & MP Funding, Environment & Animal Protection | 0

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...

Noosa North Shore update

by SB Office | Feb 13, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection, Tourism & Retail | 0

Teewah Cooloola Working Group (TCWG) The last meeting held on 21 Oct 2019 saw the TCWG reach...

Shark Nets update

by SB Office | Feb 12, 2020 | Environment & Animal Protection | 0

The Department for Agriculture and Fisheries has confirmed the Federal Government has committed $5...

Indigenous Rangers Programs

by SB Office | Jan 24, 2020 | Community Groups & MP Funding, Environment & Animal Protection, Indigenous & Human Rights | 0

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...

Noosa Council Draft River Strategy – Update

by SB Office | Dec 8, 2019 | Environment & Animal Protection, Infrastructure & Planning | 0

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....