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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๏ธEven with the $8.5m from the previous government to fast-track design of the remaining stages, and the new governmentโs commitment to also fast track, that we have a construction commencement date in QTRIP of 2028/29 makes no sense ๐ค, nor the lack of mention of the $30m construction election commitment. Hence I have requested a meeting with TMR and Noosa Council to understand why after Stage One was completed in 2022, that the next stages have taken so long to plan and design ๐. We appreciate the commitment to commence, and thank Minister Brentโs efforts, however 3 years away to start is not fast tracking as committed to!![]()
๐ For more information head to noosatoday.com.au/news/26-06-2025/questions-raised-on-tewantin-bypass-funding
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ค This commitment has now been confirmed in the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) with construction set to begin in 2027-28 following the completion of a plan ๐ท. Meetings are occurring between MSQ and Noosa Council on how and where the committed $2.5m will be spent, with flexibility indicated to assist with โon shoreโ infrastructure ๐. We will continue to monitor and update on any progress. Thank you to everyone involved in advocating for this and other improvements in facilities for our community! ๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐! ๐ธ Following longtime advocacy, including making sure the design was on track in readiness for a commitment, the State Budget ๐ฐ has confirmed the funding for this pedestrian crossing, with construction set to begin in 2026-27 ๐ทโโ๏ธ. This will allow residents and our school children to safely access essential services and their homes, as well school activities. I thank all fellow residents who advocated, including Nick, Brian, Anita and Save Noosa Hinterland, for being united in efforts, and the Minister for Transport and Main Roads for following through on this important funding commitment. ๐![]()
๐ To read more about via noosatoday.com.au/news/25-06-2025/pedestrian-crossing-locked-in-for-factory-street-pomona/
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ซ Did you know that approximately 1 million Australians live with an eating disorder? ๐คฏ During Parliament we met some incredible advocates raising awareness on assistance available. โ
. This includes Eating Disorders Queenslandโs latest โbITEโ program, a 15-week, community-based initiative focusing on connecting and nourishing that can be accessed online. ๐ This is a wonderful example of dedicated support making a real difference to recovery and wellbeing. Gratitude to all who work in this, including ongoing efforts to see more residential spaces made available as sought by Queenslanders affected, including right here at home. ๐๐![]()
๐ For more information on Eating Disorders Queensland, visit eatingdisordersqueensland.org.au/ ![]()
๐ Check out the bITE program and access the service via eatingdisordersqueensland.org.au/bite/
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ As mentioned in Noosa Today ๐ฐ recently, with Senator the Hon. Murray Watt being appointed as the new Federal Minister for the Environment on 13 May 2025, we wrote to him on 9 June 2025 with a copy of our submission lodged in September 2023 regarding the Kin Kin Quarryโs application under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. Approving this additional clearing of some ten hectares of koala habitat and the resulting environmental impacts will only exacerbate an already impactful and traumatic situation for our community and environment. We will also be going to the State Environment Minister again and request any possible assistance be provided to our community regarding this.![]()
๐ We encourage all to email the minister via minister.watt@dcceew.gov.au with your views and copy our federal MP Llew OโBrien in via llew.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au as soon as possible.![]()
๐Previous updates are available at www.sandybolton.com/?s=kin+kin
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? โ During my speech in support of the governmentโs bill that included the destruction of illegal vapes, my comments on โproduct whole of life stewardshipโ which includes the disposal of โป๏ธ was shut down on a point of โrelevanceโ which left me โgobsmackedโ! ๐ฒ The dangers of the disposal of these vapes was raised during my committeeโs inquiry and included in the report, and from every angle is very relevant. The message I was trying to get across was simple. We need an inquiry into the lack of product lifecycle as this is done across the world, to ensure we know in advance what happens to products at end of life, from vapes to wind turbines to avoid the current scenario. Relevant? Absolutely!! ๐![]()
See my full speech below ๐
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท Seqwater has advised that the dam upgrade project has progressed from the completion of the coffer dam to the major construction phase. During construction, there will be an increase in traffic around Lake Macdonald. Temporary traffic changes will occur, and traffic controllers and signage will be in place when required. As previously posted, these works are vital to improving safety and water security ๐ง, while enabling greater resilience during flood-related events. With this project expected to take 5 years to complete, the quarterly meetings with the Seqwater team are invaluable, including to discuss any issues that residents or the Community Reference Group raise.![]()
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Information on the project including efforts to minimise construction and heavy haulage impacts ๐ expected truck volumes, monitoring of speeds and compliance, as well how to report non-compliance and road repair works, please visit our latest update on Noosa 360 via www.sandybolton.com/lake-macdonald-dam-improvement-project-heavy-haulage-vehicles-update-june-2025/ ![]()
To read more on this project, head to www.seqwater.com.au/project/lake-macdonald-dam-improvement-project
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The Queensland Homicide Victims' Support GroupGroup (QHSVG) are an incredible organisation, providing critical support to those who have lost a loved one to homicide. ๐ซThis annual event honours some of the truly incredible Queenslanders who work on the frontline or volunteer through the QHSVG network to provide everything from a shoulder through many years of grieving from lived experience to transport. Recognizing their selfless dedication was a privilege, and sharing some hugs and tears with these compassionate, brave and inspirational Queenslanders highlighted the strength found in each other ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ. Gratitude to QHSVG CEO Brett and the rest of the team, to all who made this night possible, awardees, nominators and attendees. Every one of you, beautiful and inspiring ๐![]()
๐ To find out more about QHSVG, visit qhvsg.org.au/
