Your Voice. Your Noosa.
As an Independent Member of the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured to represent the wonderful diversity that is Noosa, not a political party or personal ideology. This is liberating and empowering for the residents of our electorate and provides opportunity to create a future that you have envisioned. One that is bold in researching ideas and trialling new ways to address our challenges, through the development of partnerships and a focus on what unites. One that encourages open discussion and respectful debate which concentrates on common ground and what can be achieved. One that considers all viewpoints and perspectives, with objective research and a passion for people, that puts Noosa first.
I am your voice. It is your Noosa.
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𝐌𝐏 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 📰 Always lots to share, including ‘hot topics’ such as the government’s announcement to increase shark nets and Noosa River updates, to celebrations of the new $1.4m vessel for our Coast Guard Noosa QF5, and our St Thomas More Year Sixers, plus much, much, more. With winter upon us, get cozy with a cuppa and enjoy the read! 😊![]()
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𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: www.sandybolton.com/may-2025-edition-80/![]()
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𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙖 ![]()
𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘢. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦
𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒! 🏊♂️ Celebrating their 11th consecutive win 🎉🎉 at the National Vorgee Endurance 1000, where they accumulated over 1005 points in all 62 designated swims, it was fabulous to join them at the Noosa Aquatic Centre to celebrate and congratulate! With lane fees being increased, we provided the Noosa Masters Swimming with a Helping Hand grant to continue this great swimming program for fitness, friendship and of course, their 12th championship 🩷🏆! ![]()
Gratitude to all club members, as well the endurance team featuring Ian, Jo, Denise and Brian for their incredible win! 👏👏👏 And PS. It was lovely to showcase how bad I sing in the many ‘Happy Birthdays’! 🫣🤣 ![]()
For more information on the Noosa Masters Swimming Club, and how to join a really cool crew, visit 👉https://noosamastersswimming.com.au/
𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀 𝐐𝐋𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃🌟 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘! A reminder to show how many thousands of fantastic Noosans we have 👨👩👦👦 who volunteer countless hours to us! 👏👏![]()
👉Nominations can be made at events.premiers.qld.gov.au/queenslandday/nominate-a-local-legend.aspx until 1 June.![]()
👉Please note, this is separate to our Noosa QLD Day Awardees, who we look forward to celebrating with on 6 June 🥳
𝐏𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐊𝐀 ‘𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐘’ 🚙 It is always a wonderful ‘roadie’ to our beautiful Noosa country villages, and our catch up with fab Pomona businesses and residents was awesome! 😍 The ‘sharing’ was two ways – from my end updates on the pedestrian crossing 🚸Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy (now including our rails towns 🎉) and more, as well reminding to have their say on Small Business Commissioner’s red tape reduction survey ✂! And from their end? Some hot topics, including those new ‘adult time, adult crime’ laws, the difficulties being experienced due to the housing crisis, and new fees for those selling their homes which we are now investigating. Gratitude to all who took time to share their concerns, hugs and some commentary streetside on the federal election which we dare not share! 🫣😀🙏PS, Apologies to anyone we did not get to as you were either not yet open, or busy with customers, however hopefully you got my message/update sheet 🙌![]()
👉For our latest update on the pedestrian crossing, visit www.sandybolton.com/pomona-pedestrian-crossings-update-january-2025/ ![]()
👉For our latest progress regarding public transport in our hinterland, visit www.sandybolton.com/north-coast-rail-services-including-cooroy-gympie-north-update-april-2025/ ![]()
👉 We encourage all small businesses to have their say on reducing red tape in the QLD Small Business Commissioner’s survey qsbc.qld.gov.au/advocacy/red-tape-examples/ ![]()
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Noosa and District Landcare, Pomona & District Community House Inc, Hinterland Pool Services, Noosa Hinterland Real Estate, Pomona Bakery, Pomona's Little Pantry, Pomona Village Kitchen, Spilldebeans, Lifeline Shops Queensland, Mountain Stop Cafe, Trail 518, Ray White Pomona Hinterland, Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland, Home Hardware, This Bird, Speaking Beauty, Rattle And Spur Hair Design
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐒 🦈Given the work within our community 👨👩👦👦 for safe alternatives to shark nets, the government’s announcement to increase nets and drumlines, including for Peregian Beach, is deeply concerning. This contradicts recommendations 📑 from the just released independent review of the current program, which included to reduce environmental impacts and trial net removals during winter whale migration. Even though the plan commits to creating a new framework to trial and evaluate alternative technologies to reduce reliance on nets, questions understandably abound given the review was on existing trials. We are currently writing to the minister for both the rationale around the increase, and why Peregian was included and will update when a response is received. ![]()
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We ask everyone to share their views regarding the newly announced plans to the minister via primaryindustries@ministerial.qld.gov.au and CC our office via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au.![]()
👉 To read the KPMG Shark Control Program Evaluation report, visit www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/queensland-shark-control-program/resource/8a8b28f0-a45a-4779-... ![]()
👉 To read the Queensland Shark Management Plan 2025-2029, visit www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/queensland-shark-control-program/resource/833f5143-055f-4fe2-...
𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐘𝐍’𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐓 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐊𝐊𝐘 ♥ We were a week early to celebrate National Volunteers Week to get in as many hugs as possible before I head to Parliament! What can I say except ‘as I said’, we would never have what we have without our beautiful vollies 🥰 It was wonderful to hand out awards that included those who have dedicated 20 years of service, including Wendy, Gail, Sonya and Yolande 🥇All of these members, as well so many more, provide a hub for our residents, information for our guests and visitors, and importantly keep our heritage alive, ‘anchoring’ us newbies to our home 🙌 Gratitude to Gail and to the whole ‘Hut’ team who are one big family, to our hosts at the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, and to all who support their efforts! ![]()
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Find out more about Parkyn’s Hut in Tewantin, and how you can become part of this family, at www.parkynhut.com ![]()
Tewantin Visitor lnformation Centre Parkyn's Hut
𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍!! 📰 A passionate environmental advocate since she was little, including to keep our oceans plastic free🌊 Jarrah Small, has been selected as the 2025 Youth Member for Noosa! 🎉 Over the coming months, Jarrah will be representing our electorate at the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament, developing draft legislation, debating in chamber, and working with other selected Youth Members from across the state, as well joining me at events and in a special project of her choosing! ![]()
Congratulations Jarrah, we are all so proud of you, and of our next gen Noosans who are making a difference everyday! ♥![]()
👉Further information on the YP program is at ymcaqueensland.org.au/services/queensland-youth-parliament
𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃💖 Including those from our young Noosans whom I am in awe of for their incredible ability and capacity for compassion. This one was written and delivered by Abby and James from St Teresa's Catholic College on ANZAC Day at Tewantin. If you take time to read it, you will understand how moved and proud all in attendance were of our next generation, who are our future 🙏 ![]()
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“𝑇𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑑, 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 — 𝑤𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑊𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢.”
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SANDY BOLTON MP
Independent Member for Noosa
Phone 07 5319 3100
Suite CB05 Noosa Civic
28 Eenie Creek Rd,
Noosaville QLD 4566
28 Eenie Creek Rd,
Noosaville QLD 4566
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