Category: Camping and National Parks

COOLOOLA GREAT WALK UPDATE- DECEMBER 2020

by SB Office | Dec 23, 2020 | Camping and National Parks | 0

As posted previously, the State Government put out tenders for 3 Eco trails across QLD and the Cooloola Great Walk was one of these. The tender process undertaken by the Department can be found at...

GREAT SANDY NATIONAL PARK / COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA/ TEEWAH/NOOSA NORTH SHORE UPDATE DECEMBER 2020

by SB Office | Dec 21, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection | 0

With number plate recognition now in place at various locations, it is important that all users obtain necessary permits to avoid fines. More information at...

POMONA MEN’S SHED

by SB Office | Sep 24, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Community Groups & MP Funding | 0

A meeting was held between Pomona Men’s Shed (PMS), Noosa Council staff, Councillors and QPWS to address the ongoing concerns surrounding tenure and the Rangers Hut. As clarified by QPWS and their previous correspondence there...

COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA UPDATE

by SB Office | Sep 24, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection, Police, Corrective Services, Fire and Emergency Services | 0

As 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...

COOLOOLA GREAT WALK UPDATE

by SB Office | Sep 24, 2020 | Arts & Culture, Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection | 0

There was a site visitation with Norman, traditional owner Brian Warner, and the teams from QPWS, DES and CABN- approximate time frame for commencement is 2 years. The first of our indigenous trainees are currently at Landcare,...

NATIONAL PARK UPDATE

by SB Office | Aug 3, 2020 | Camping and National Parks | 0

Whether in the Cooloola or Noosa National Parks, if anyone witnesses concerning behaviour or actions in relation to camping or our environment, please report immediately via www.des.qld.gov.au/contactus or email...

Cooloola Great Walk update

by SB Office | Jul 13, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection, Indigenous & Human Rights | 0

Five camp sites have been pinpointed and approved by the traditional owners. These sites are on...

Commercial fishing

by SB Office | Jul 9, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection, Fishing and Boating | 0

Concerns have been raised regarding potential illegal activities along Noosa North Shore during the official mullet season from 1 April to 31 August. During this period, complaints are raised each year, including camping on the...

Fraser Island (K’gari) dingoes update

by SB Office | Jul 7, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection | 0

In response to concerns raised regarding the use of tracking collars (GPS) to monitor dingo...

Teewah-Cooloola Working Group update

by SB Office | May 15, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Fishing and Boating, Local Government | 1

Due to COVID-19 and the local government elections, the group have not met nor progressed any draft recommendations since their last meeting at the end of 2019. I have discussed with Mayor Clare the future of this group and the...