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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐!! ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จThe Federal Minister for Environment has determined the application as we have posted about previously is a controlled action due to the significant impact on listed threatened species and ecological communities ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ This is a positive as it requires the applicant to submit a new application to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for further assessment, which includes public consultation, before a decision can be made on whether or not approval can be granted under the EPBC Act. We would like to highlight the advocacy of our community and give thanks including to residents such as Nick Cooke, orgs including Save Noosa Hinterland, Noosa Council and Llew OโBrien MP ๐ Once we have further information including opening dates for consultation, we will post up๐Always remember, together we can ๐ค![]()
๐Previous updates are available at www.sandybolton.com/?s=kin+kin
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Having supported Noosaโs Rise & Thrive Co. founder Janelle on her efforts for our youth since the beginning, it was fab to see Cr Amelia Lorentson- Noosa Council come on board ๐ฉท and our recent meet was on how to raise funds to deliver this much needed program to all of our high schools! ๐งโ๐ซWith already positive outcomes from early participants in the program, we now need more data to secure government funding, hence a fundraising event TBA to deliver to our schools and obtain that extra data! ๐ Thank you to Janelle and all who work in the prevention and intervention space, for your tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to our youngsters๐ฉท ๐๐![]()
๐ For more information on Rise & Thrive Co., visit lnkd.in/gFBVAWV5
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐จโ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐จThe Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has advised that a 352-hectare planned burn north of Woodland Drive, Peregian Beach (see map below), is currently being conducted. The fire is under control, however smoke is currently affecting Peregian Beach and surrounding areas. ![]()
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๐QPWS and QFD crews will be onsite from 9:30am, with ignition time at 10:30am. ![]()
๐The burn is expected to be completed by 6:00pm, with crews patrolling the area until safe.![]()
๐Helicopter operations will be used to assist in the burn. ![]()
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๐Stay inside and close windows and doors.![]()
๐Keep respiratory medication close by.![]()
๐Avoid driving through smoke if you can.![]()
๐Watch out for firefighters working in the area. ![]()
๐Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations. ![]()
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๐Information on smoke and dust health action levels and live air quality data can be found at www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air. ![]()
๐For all warnings, updates, and to subscribe to receive further straight to your inbox, visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
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and for many years prior! Connie, a 2025 Queensland Day Awardee, has crocheted and knitted thousands of items including those much-loved cozy blankets for Ambulance Wish and our residents in careโญ๐คฏWe loved surprising Connie at the QCWA Tewantin Noosa's "DIY Divas" ๐ craft group at Riverlands Noosa, with her medallion and a bouquet of crocheting supplies courtesy of her fellow members ๐. As well another 2025 awardee, Avis, whose renowned plants ๐ฉโ๐พ and edible treats boost fundraising efforts, in addition our tummies at this beautiful morning tea! Gratitude to all for the special moments, love and laughter, and for all that you do ๐ฉท ![]()
๐For more information on both Connie and Avis, as well other 2025 awardees head to www.sandybolton.com/queensland-day-award-images-2025/![]()
๐To find out more on the QCWA Tewantin Noosa, including how to support or join, visit www.qcwa.org.au/page-18303
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ Was evidenced during a session at the QCWA Tewantin Noosa by Claire Smith, 2025 Australian of the Year, Local Hero, QLD. Her years of experience in wildlife rescue including as founder of the Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast & Barefoot on the Ground, highlighted why our expectations of โmoreโ, is directly impacting Queenslandโs koala population through disappearing habitat๐ณsuch as what is occurring at Kin Kin. Claire is currently fundraising for land to establish a koala sanctuary in Brydon with the scan code below, and is running a series of road talks on how through our everyday thoughts, expectations and behaviours, our greatest assets can be retained. โค๏ธ ![]()
๐ To find out more, visit barefootontheground.org/
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐จโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จThe Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has advised that a planned burn will be conducted within the Wooroi Section of the Tewantin National Park tomorrow, Tuesday 15th July, weather and conditions permitting. The burn block is located on the corner of Sunrise Road and Gyndier Drive, Tinbeerwah. ![]()
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๐QPWS, Noosa Shire Council and Rural Fire Service crews will be onsite from 9:30am, with ignition time at 10:00am. ![]()
๐Traffic control will be in place from 10:00am. ![]()
๐The burn is expected to be completed by 16:00pm, with crews patrolling the burn area until deemed safe. ![]()
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๐Stay inside and close windows and doors.![]()
๐Keep respiratory medication close by.![]()
๐Avoid driving through smoke if you can.![]()
๐Watch out for firefighters working in the area. ![]()
๐Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations. ![]()
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๐Information on smoke and dust health action levels and live air quality data can be found at www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air. ![]()
๐For all warnings, updates, and to subscribe to receive further straight to your inbox, visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
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a bit more on the budgets, and with Australia one of the wealthiest countries in the world, why is there not serious reform including to our taxation systems to fix our failings? ๐คจThen we go to some updates including on Teewah Airfield, Doonella Street, Lake Macdonald and more! ![]()
๐Grab that cuppa and head to noosatoday.com.au/news/11-07-2025/state-of-play ![]()
Noosa Today
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐!๐๐ With access to sporting and recreational opportunities vital for all of our little ones, through our Noosa MP Grant we have provided via Noosa St Vincent de Pauls a range of fun gear for them to get started! ๐๐In addition, info sheets for parents and carers on where to apply for ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ the โFairplayโ/ โPlay Onโ vouchers, as well grants to assist their children in their sporting dreams ๐. Thank you to President Jill and the amazing โVinniesโ team for all that you do, including the huge array of supports for residents experiencing difficulties such as counselling and rental assistance ๐ ๐![]()
๐Vinnies supports and their Op shop is located at 4 Eenie Creek Rd, Noosaville QLD 4566 and via (07) 5470 2091.![]()
๐Information on the State Government Play On! vouchers for children between 5 and 17 is at www.sport.qld.gov.au/sport/funding-programs/play-on.![]()
๐Other supports can be found at www.sandybolton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/otherNoosasupports.pdf
