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๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐!! ๐ฅ๐๐Brilliant, moving, hilarious and inspirational, this yearโs Showdown Showcase by the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective was SENSATIONAL! Too many highlights to list, however the true life docos โLast Man Standingโ on Ron West from the The Majestic Theatre Pomona, and โSkate or Cryโ on Tia Pitman shone a spotlight on Noosans who have braved to share personal challenges๐ Super congratulations to all of the SC teams, to Chloe and the STUFFit Student Film Festival students whom are reaching for the stars in front or behind the camera, the fab local talent, venues and sponsors โ it was awesome! ๐![]()
๐ To learn more or join the Screen Collective head to www.screencollective.au/ ![]()
๐ To sponsor a cadet, head to www.stuffitfilmfestival.com ![]()
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๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐ Sparkles, wildlife and ocean critters filled the courts at the official opening of the season for the Noosa Netball Association!!๐ฆ๐Judging was as tough as ever with incredible costumes and as always, I want everyone to get a netball!! ๐โจ Special this year was to โcut the ribbonโ on the new clubhouse, which has been a long journey with gratitude to Bev and her team, as well state government for the funding ๐๐ Huge thanks again to President Bev, committee members, fellow judges, players and the parents/grandparents and supporters behind the scenes, as well sponsors as you make this club awesome in all ways! Am already counting down to next year ๐and that this time I can stay for the delectable morning tea, as it looked and smelt sensational ๐ฅฐ ![]()
๐ To learn more, visit: www.noosanetballassociation.com/
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐! ๐ฃ๐ฉ๐Feathers, flowers, colour, creativity and plenty of personality were on full display at Carramarโs Easter Bonnet Cheer โ and yes, serious competition! ๐![]()
With chocolates and hugs, we joined in the fun with our matriarchs and patriarchs who make our world beautiful. Gratitude to all we shared sticky kisses with ๐ฅฐ, to CEO Grant, Joanne and all board members, the fab staff and volunteers, as well as families and supporters who create such a nurturing home ๐๐โจ![]()
๐ Learn more about whatโs happening at NoosaCareโs Carramar and Kabara via noosacare.com.au/
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ Hop into our latest with updates on the proposed Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority, e-bikes, State Facilitated Developments, electoral boundaries and more! As well, Parliament news and some fabulous community events ๐![]()
Grab a hot cross bun, cuppa and maybe a few sneaky choccie eggs ๐ซ and happy reading!![]()
๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ www.sandybolton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Newsletter-April-2026.pdf![]()
๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ: To avoid missing out, subscribe to receive this monthly newsletter via email at www.sandybolton.com/newsletters. This will also ensure you are advised when Noosa MP specific surveys are open. Paper copies can be picked up from our office at Noosa Civic at the start of every month or posted via โsnail mailโ by calling our office on 5319 3100.![]()
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Mad dashes (or hops? ๐) everywhere this week, though the public hearing on the ๐ฆSunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill sadly meant I missed the Sunshine Butterflies๐ฆ path opening, however Jack captured some special moments to share. ๐๐ฉท ![]()
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๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐ โ As standard, my office will be closed for the long weekend until 9am on Tuesday 7 April. If you require assistance on state government matters, please be assured that emails and phone messages will be actioned upon our return. ![]()
๐๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฆ โ head to www.sandybolton.com/keycontacts where a comprehensive list of contacts numbers are available to assist including for emergency accommodation. These are also pinned to the top of our Facebook page. ![]()
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๐ฟ๐น ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ โ A passionate environmentalist and dedicated supporter of Noosa conservation efforts, for which she received a Queensland Day Award in 2023, Steph was a force to be reckoned with. From founding the Urban Wildlife Garden program to authoring Noosa Native Plants Books with NICA Noosa Integrated Catchment Association, her work has left a lasting impact on our community. Our deepest condolences to Tony and all her family and friends, a huge loss for Noosa ๐ข ![]()
โก ๐-๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ ๐ฒ โ A reminder to have your say following the tabling of the Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026 โ๏ธ. The Bill proposes new safety reforms including stricter rules for illegal devices and expanded enforcement ๐. Community feedback is invited by the Committee with submissions closing on 10 April 2026 at 10am ๐. Please also remember to share your submissions with our office ๐ฉ.![]()
๐To have your say visit: www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=272&id=8575![]()
๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง โ A reminder that dam demolition works will begin at Lake Macdonald on 10 April 2026. ๐ง Residents can expect increased noise, lighting, dust and traffic, with mitigation measures to reduce impacts where possible. Work on the Elm Street and Lake Macdonald Drive intersection will also begin on 7 April 2026 and run for around 12 weeks to widen access for heavy vehicles ๐. Seqwater![]()
๐ For more information visit: www.seqwater.com.au/project/lake-macdonald-dam-improvement-project![]()
๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ โ QLD Police Service will again be targeting anti-social and dangerous driver behaviours across Easter and the school holiday period at Noosa North Shore, Teewah Beach and Double Island Point ๐. High visibility patrols and RBTs will also be conducted across the Noosa electorate๐ with a focus on the Fatal Five (Speed, Fatigue, Seatbelts, Distraction, Intoxicated driving - Alcohol and Drugs).![]()
๐๏ธ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐ง โThe Government has updated the SFD framework โ๏ธ, now requiring local council support and zoning compliance for developments, but removing the previous 15% affordable housing requirement ๐. We have raised concerns about impacts on housing affordability and will continue to advocate for policy settings that balance increased housing supply with genuine affordability outcomes. ![]()
๐ For further information see: www.sandybolton.com/?s=State+Facilitated+Development![]()
โ๏ธ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ก๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐ โ ๐ซ Airservices Australia has acknowledged delays in responding to the October 2023 Post Implementation Review report ๐, with some actions dependent on Brisbane flight path changes. Non-flight path recommendations have begun, and work on potential noise improvements is expected in the second half of 2026 ๐.![]()
๐ For further information see our Noosa 360 update via: www.sandybolton.com/?s=flight+paths![]()
๐ฟ ๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐ โ We have followed up with the Minister for Environment regarding progress toward a full review and joint management planning for Tuchekoi National Park and Tewantin National Park ๐ณ. The Minister has advised the completion of management reviews are not expected before the 2027โ28 financial year ๐
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๐ For more information visit: www.sandybolton.com/tuchekoi-tewantin-national-parks-update-march-2026/![]()
๐ค ๐ก๐ข๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ก-๐จ๐ฃ โ All Noosans are invited to join a hands-on working bee on Thursday 9 April from 8am to midday to remove invasive Easter cassia from Sheep Island ๐ฑand help protect the Noosa River ecosystem. Hosted by NICA, the morning includes a short boat trip and a social clean-up effort with tools provided โ๏ธ. ![]()
๐ RSVP via email: admin@noosariver.com.au or Tel: (07) 5449 9650![]()
๐ ๐ค๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ช๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ - Nominations are open for the 2026 QLD Day Awards and voting is underway for the โAll the Bestโ campaign ๐ณ๏ธ, celebrating local legends, favourite places and businesses across the Sunshine Coast ๐. Calling on Noosans to nominate a community hero or vote for what makes our region special. ๐To nominate or vote visit: qldday.initiatives.qld.gov.au/ PLEASE NOTE This is separate to our own Noosa QLD Day Awards, which will be opening soon for organisations to nominate their fabulous volunteers ๐ฅฐ![]()
๐ณ๏ธ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ก โ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ - Queenslanders are invited to lodge objections to the proposed new electoral boundaries ๐, with the consultation process now in its third stage. Objections close on 9 April 2026 and can be lodged online, via email or through the post. ![]()
๐ For further information see: redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/public-consultation/consultation-process![]()
๐ค ๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ช๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ โ Do you know an organisation or initiative going above and beyond to foster reconciliation in Queensland? The Queensland Reconciliation Awards recognise inspiring efforts across business, community, education, health and partnerships. โฐ Nominations close at 5pm on 10 April 2026.![]()
๐ To nominate visit qldreconciliation.awardsplatform.com/![]()
๐ ๐ ๐ฃ ๐ค๐จ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ โ Donโt forget our annual grant program is open. Local not-for-profit organisations and community groups can apply for grants of up to $1,000 ๐ฐ for small projects, or up to $500 as a helping hand to assist with rising costs. Applications close on 24 April 2026 โณfor initiatives that benefit the Noosa community.![]()
๐ For more information visit: www.sandybolton.com/mp-funding-partnerships![]()
๐ธ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ซโ Applications are now open for the School Transport Infrastructure Program which supports safer drop-off zones, crossings and road upgrades. Schools, P&Cs and community members can now submit ideas for this funding round ๐ข.![]()
๐ To apply visit: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/safety/road-safety/targeted-road-safety-program/school-transport-infrastructur...![]()
๐ถ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ช๐๐ก๐ฆ โ ๐๐๐ง ๐ ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ ๐ โ The Heart Foundation is encouraging more people to get active through its Walking Wins campaign ๐ถโโ๏ธ, celebrating the simple steps that improve physical, mental and social wellbeing ๐ฟ. With only 1 in 4 meeting activity guidelines, every step counts. โฐ The campaign runs until 19 April 2026.![]()
๐ For more information visit: www.heartfoundationwalking.org.au/walking-wins![]()
๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฌ โ is home to the latest on local issues and our ongoing advocacy efforts. Updates are posted as soon as new information is received to ensure our community remains informed. ![]()
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๐Noosa Council: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants![]()
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๐โโ๏ธTo finish! Easter joy has already been in abundance, with sensational bonnets ๐๐ฅณat NoosaCare's Carramar, and atop the hundreds of Tewantin State Schoolers who hit the streets to spread the love! ๐ ๐ฃPlease share this magic to fellow Noosans and a simple act of kindness for a friend or neighbour can make their day ๐ Stay safe over the break, with many Bilby hugs from my staff and i!! ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ธ.![]()
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐!! ๐๐๐ A wonderful centenary celebration for much loved patriarch Jim at the Cooroy RSL surrounded by family and friends including beautiful bride Ruthie ๐ With the Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper on every table sharing Jimโs story, from growing up in a very different Noosa, to North Queensland farming and helping start the Cooroy Woodworkers Club, granddad to 12 and great grandpa to 8 ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ A life full of hard work, laughter, love and a drop of Dewars ๐โจ now also a celebrity courtesy of Channel 7 ๐บ๐ Happy birthday Jim! ๐ฅณ๐พ![]()
๐ฐ Read Jimโs story in the Cooroy Rag, via cooroyrag.com.au/2026/03/29/how-to-reach-100-years-young-a-life-of-good-living-grit-love-and-family/
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ From tomorrow 4pm Thur April 2 until Tues 7 April 9am, our office will be away chasing Bilbyโs! ๐ If you need any assistance please call ๐ก๐ข๐ช or tomorrow, with emails and phone messages responded to on our return ๐ฌ Key contacts including ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ for emergency accommodations/assistance 24/7 at the link below and ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐Please take care if travelling on our roads or waterways, and look out for one another ๐ซ A reminder for those heading up the Cooloola Coast that police will be conducting Operation Sandstorm, with a focus on speeding, seatbelts and drink or drug driving ๐![]()
๐ For ๐๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ www.sandybolton.com/keycontacts
