Noosa 360

Noosa Today May 2025   Pope Francis made positive changes in many realms through equity, compassion and collaboration, and as I raised in a Matters of Public Interest speech last Parliament, leaders must follow his example. As we saw in the…

As we head into our colder months, with political overtones on numerous fronts, it is always interesting to see what comes up at election times, including warnings from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) regarding those postal vote applications that we…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 21st of February2025: Welcome to February, and a host of important updates! However, to start I would like to speak about ‘intentional communities’ which…

Thank you to all 506 Noosans who shared their thoughts and priorities for this year, an increase on the previous annual survey. However as always, we would like to see more and encourage suggestions from our community on how we…

Following the 2024 October State Election, with the LNP committing to establish a Safe Night Precinct (SNP) on Hastings Street and Noosa Junction, Sandy wrote to the new Attorney General to request that they confirm that implementation will incorporate consultation…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 29th of November 2025: With elections now past, both here in QLD and the US, there is no doubt that the majority are thankful…

Live music can be the lifeblood of a small business, the musicians themselves, and communities. Connection through creativity, dance and song benefits all generations. As with any areas we share, whether roads, rivers or facilities, there are regulations or laws…

Sandy has continually advocated for more and better health services for Noosa both through local health services and those in our local region. Sandy recently provided an update on the expansion of the Noosa Hospital, and following resident questions on…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 10th of May 2024: With so much happening and some great progress, grab a ‘cuppa’ as this is a big ‘share’!! Democracy and Trust…

As mentioned in our November 2023 Noosa 360 update, where Sandy provided funding to Santa’s Classy Helpers to assist with the impacts of food price increases, for the 2024 round of funding, we set out to provide Quick Start Grants…