Reports are now available for the dioxin testing of our river, and after a long journey of advocacy for this, very welcomed. Head to https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/management/water/catchment-care#toc-3 and scroll down to the...
Read MoreIn response to turtle hatchlings emerging on Teewah Beach which is an important breeding ground for endangered marine turtles, better protection during turtle season will be discussed at the next Teewah Cooloola Working Group in...
Read MoreFollowing the completion of the Expressions of Interest (EOI) process undertaken by Noosa Council and Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee, we can update the following. The outcome...
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 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 MoreIn response to community concerns, we put forward a Question to the Minister during Budget/Estimates December 2020 to obtain an update on mitigating risk to our swimmers and marine life. The Department of Agriculture and...
Read MoreWith number plate recognition now in place at various locations, it is important that all users obtain necessary permits to avoid fines. More information at...
Read MoreAfter previous requests for the raw data and full final report from testing, we have now escalated this request directly to the Minister. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Read MoreThe official opening of the MSQ office at Tewantin Marina has not yet been held, however it is open and operational. Terms of reference are being finalised between MSQ and Noosa Council in readiness for an Expressions of...
Read MoreThis one has been a journey and for those unfamiliar please head to https://www.sandybolton.com/?s=river+testing In summary, I had organised testing outside the ‘standard’ in response to questions over the recommendations from...
Read MoreThe War on Wrecks forum hosted last month brought forward the eleven recommendations from the task force who we originally met with some 18 months ago. The relevance of these recommendation included the necessary legislative...
Read MoreAs permit numbers return to standard amounts, we have had concerns regarding driver behaviours on the North Shore. The recommendations that were taken to Minister Enoch by a delegation from the Cooloola Working Group, including...
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