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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have advised of routine maintenance, including drainage works and pavement repair, which will be undertaken in various locations on Pomona Connection Road and Kin Kin Road in Pomona, Pinbarren, Kin Kin and Como. Subject to weather and construction conditions, works are scheduled to begin later this month and will be carried out intermittently until December 2025. ![]()
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๐ Pavement repairs will be undertaken at night from Sunday to Thursday, between 6pm and 6am, with drainage activities planned during the day from Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm. Some occasional weekend works may be required.![]()
๐ Nearby residents may experience some increased noise, dust, light and vibration and will be advised of these impacts. ![]()
๐ Temporary traffic changes including lane closures, roadworks speed limit reductions and short-term traffic disruptions will be in place to ensure motorist and roadworker safety.![]()
๐Motorists should allow extra time when planning their travel and follow the directions of roadside signage and traffic controllers. ![]()
๐ Emergency vehicles will be given priority access through the area.![]()
For further information contact North Coast TMR on 5451 7055 or email northcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au
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๐๐๐? ๐ Following whale entanglements here at home and the Oceans for All meeting, where over 70% of Noosa groups in attendance representing business ๐งโ๐ผenvironment ๐ฒ and water-user ๐ groups supported trialling safe alternatives to nets during whale migration season, I spoke of this in Parliament. Despite interjections, I highlighted evidence including from the 2019 Federal Court determination ๐งโโ๏ธ Administrative Appeals Tribunal and University of Wollongong research ๐งโ๐ which reported nets do not improve swimmer safety. That government ignores this evidence, as well KPMG recommendations to transition away from nets and calls from Noosa Council and our community, I asked a simple question. Given that safe alternatives to nets are utilised successfully elsewhere, for government to listen to our community and work towards replacing nets with these during migrations. See my full speech below ๐![]()
๐ For our latest update on shark nets, visit www.sandybolton.com/shark-nets-and-control-measures-update-october-2025/
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐. This initiative of the federal government, instantly shows your exact GPS location when you call Triple Zero (000), making it easy for emergency services to find you if you're lost or injured. It works offline and includes direct buttons to emergency services and could be a lifesaver! ๐ ![]()
๐ www.emergencyplus.com.au/
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๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๏ธ The launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Road Safety has come at a crucial timeโฐ. The stats are sobering with over 193 lives lost statewide this year, with 10 fatal crashes and 222 hospitalisations in the Noosa electorate alone over the latest five-year period (2019-2023) ๐ This initiative brings together government, MPโs from both sides of the Chamber, industry and community, as well Transurban, to work for better outcomes ahead and a change in dangerous driving culture that is bringing so much grief to families across the state. ๐![]()
๐For more information on Transurban, visit www.transurban.com/![]()
๐ For tips on how to arrive at your destination safely www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/road-safety/driving-safely
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๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ค Celebrating 150 years of co-ops and mutuals at Parliament House ๐๏ธas part of the UN International Year of Co-operatives unearthed some gems! ๐ Learnings included the history of these member-owned organisations such as RACQ, Great Southern Bank, and more, and their vital role in Queensland's economy and our communities. ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ It was especially heartwarming to catch up Sharyn Ghidelladella as patroThe Taskable Co-operative Ltde Ltd who provide jobs for our all-abilities servicing businesses across QLD including our own office ๐บ This is about real needs, being addressed by our own in a way that governments cannot do ๐![]()
๐ For more information onBusiness Council of Co-operatives and Mutualstuals, visit bccm.coop/
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จโโ๏ธ๐๏ธ From meeting the Youth Premier and Cabinet members from both โsidesโ at the Opening Ceremony ๐ to acting as Deputy Speaker, where the depth of debate and respect between leaders was inspiring ๐คฉthe class of 2025 was phenomenal! We were so proud of everyone selected from the 500 applicants ๐, especially our Noosa member Jarrah and Nicklin's Nick, who spoke with passion for their communities and on topics selected as relevant by them โค๏ธ The debate on road tolls ๐ฃ๏ธ showcased how diverse opinions can be, and that 'more' and 'better' solutions without increasing taxes or cost is seriously problematic! ๐ค A key takeout is the importance on โWhyโ as articulated by various speakers. โWhyโ dictates what you fight for, as well sustains you through the hardest of times. Gratitude to Grace, Bryson and all who make possible this huge undertaking in securing the voices of our youth, and to all of our Youth Parliamentarians who are our future making a difference, whether in the political realm, or elsewhere! โจ๐![]()
For more information on the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament, visit ymcaqueensland.org.au/services/queensland-youth-parliament
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Good evening everyone! A quick one whilst packing for the long haul home, and ensuring I have those โbitsโ we always seem to leave behind such as vital chargers? ๐![]()
๐๐ช๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง โ As previously posted, another whale entanglement occurred in our nets which followed peaceful protests against the use of shark nets last Saturday. With over 70% of organisations at the Oceans for All (Noosa Shark Net Working Group) meeting supporting a trial of replacing nets with safe alternatives during whale migrations season, the previous Noosa MP survey results of 75% of respondents also supporting, as well endorsements from Noosa Council, Tourism Noosa and Hasting Street Association, I will be speaking on this next week in Parliament. ![]()
๐To read the Noosa Today article on the Oceans for All meeting, head to noosatoday.com.au/news/01-10-2025/community-call-on-shark-nets/ ![]()
๐ฉโ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐ค๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ช๐๐๐ โ may be drawing to a close, however staying informed is year-round so check below for everything you need!![]()
๐ฅ๏ธ๐ก๐ข๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ โ Bookmark council's one-stop shop for reliable emergency information including weather radars, warnings, flood maps, power outages, road closures and evacuation centres. Also register for opt-in emergency notifications to stay informed during disaster events and receive critical updates directly.![]()
๐ disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au/![]()
๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ก โ While 59% of Queenslanders say they have a plan, only 19% have it written down. ![]()
๐ Create your free online household severe weather emergency plan in minutes at www.getready.qld.gov.au/plan ![]()
๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง โ Don't get caught unprepared! Use this checklist to stock up on essentials like water, food, batteries, and medications before disaster strikes. ![]()
๐ www.getready.qld.gov.au/emergencykit![]()
๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ฃ๐๐๐ โ Grab your free Noosa Emergency Information Pack from our office at Noosa Civic or from Noosa Council in Tewantin.![]()
๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ช๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ก๐๐ฆ โ Stay up to date with current bushfire warnings and incidents across Queensland.![]()
๐ To report all fires, call Triple Zero (000): www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents ![]()
๐ก๏ธ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ช๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ก๐๐ฆ โ Stay up to date with the latest severe weather warnings and forecasts for Queensland. Make checking BOM part of your routine. ![]()
๐ www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings ![]()
๐ฅ๏ธ ๐ ๐ฆ๐ค ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ง๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ก โ Maritime Safety Queensland has prepared this essential document to help boaties plan for extreme weather events. ![]()
๐ www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/maritime-safety-extreme-weather-contingency-plans![]()
๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ช ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ โ View disaster management mapping including flooding, evacuation routes and flood gauges for the Noosa region. ![]()
๐ www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/maps/disaster-mapping![]()
๐จ ๐ก๐ข๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐ฆ๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ง ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐ โ Is on again, providing locals and visitors the unique chance to visit over 100 artists in their private studios over 10 days in October. ![]()
๐ www.visitnoosa.com.au/whats-on![]()
๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ - From whale entanglements to the bypassing of Queenslanderโs voices in Parliament, updates on the Noosa Dental Clinic and more, there is a lot to share! ![]()
๐ www.sandybolton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Newsletter-September-2025-5.pdf ![]()
๐๏ธ ๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ โ Since 1 July 2025, a minimum of 75% of all Queensland Government press advertising placements have gone to rural and regional newspapers following ours and othersโ advocacy.![]()
๐ www.sandybolton.com/government-support-delivered-for-regional-newspapers-october-2025![]()
๐ฉท๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ก๐ โ BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast is bringing its mobile breast screening service back to Cooroy from 20 October 2025 to 13 November 2025 to provide free high-quality screening to women aged 40 and over. ![]()
๐Appointments can be made by calling 13 20 50 or by visiting www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au/find-a-location/cooroy ![]()
๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ช ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐๐ โ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ง๐ฆ โ is underway and residents are invited to join the conversation to ensure victimsโ rights deliver the respect, protection, and support victims deserve. ![]()
๐ victimscommissioner.engagementhub.com.au/victims-rights-review/userinfo/survey-have-your-say ![]()
๐ฉโ๐ฆฐ ๐ช๐ข๐ ๐๐กโ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ข๐ก๐ข๐ ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ โ Have your say on the development of the Womenโs Economic Security Strategy to help identify key issues and remove barriers to economic empowerment.![]()
๐www.women.qld.gov.au/taking-action/economic-security ![]()
๐๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ โ Public submissions for the following inquiries are still open. Donโt forget you can subscribe to parliament committees to be notified when submissions open for new bill inquiries and receive other updates via www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Visit-and-learn/Have-Your-Say/Subscribe.![]()
๐ Primary Industries and Resources Committee โ Call for submissions on the Inquiry into Sugarcane Bioenergy Opportunities in Queensland. Closing 27 October 2025. ![]()
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: (www.sandybolton.com/noosa360) ![]()
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๐QLD Government: www.grants.services.qld.gov.au![]()
๐Federal Government: www.grants.gov.au![]()
๐Noosa Council: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants![]()
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To finish. Being a QLD delegate to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados (below with the Aussie contingency !) has been an honour, and I thank our government for the opportunity to learn, share and connect with fellow parliamentarians who represent one third of the worldโs population. As soon as we finish our report I will pop up with some pics including from my 5am walks, however for now, I have 2 days of travel โ๏ธ to head straight into committee and a parliamentary sitting with no doubt a serious case of jetlag! ๐ซ๐คฃ ![]()
To our fab staffer Dylan, that I could not be with you on your last day before you head to Canberra has been awful! However, from across the miles I send love, gratitude and excitement on your new adventure, and we couldn't be prouder ๐ โญ![]()
Have a wonderful weekend Noosa, see you after Parliament!![]()
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๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ค๐ค๐จ๐ ![]()
๐๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐ฆ. ๐๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ด๐ข. ๐๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ตโโ๏ธ The fantastic Noosa Trailblazers MTB Club Inc are taking this sport to a new level, with over 160 members, many who compete across the country! Shoey and I enjoyed a quick trek to check out the trail upgrades made possible through the QLD Governmentโs Community Benefit Fund๐ฐand were in awe of both the trails, and riders ๐๐ Congratulations to President Chai and all volunteers who continue to grow passion for the โrideโ and to riders of all ages and levels who are seriously dare devils! ๐ ![]()
๐ For more information on the Noosa Trailblazers, visit www.noosatbc.com.au/ ![]()
๐ For any of our women or girls of any age who would like to test how much fun mountain biking is, please visit www.noosatbc.com.au/trailblazers-sisterhood ![]()
๐ For our not-for-profits, round 125 of the Community Benefit Fund is currently open with information on eligibility and how to apply at www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants
