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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ QLD Parks and Wildlife Service has advised they will be conducting planned burns between Tuesday 27 May and Friday 13 June to support a healthy environment and reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires, weather permitting. As a result, smoke may be seen in nearby areas including Sunshine Beach, Noosa Junction, Sunshine Beach Road and Viewland Drive, Noosa.![]()
๐If visiting Noosa National Park observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS Rangers and never enter closed areas.![]()
๐Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.![]()
๐If smoke affects you, stay indoors and close windows and doors. Keep respiratory medication close by.![]()
๐Further information can be found at parks.desi.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/25341. For a comprehensive list of Park Alerts, please visit www.desi.qld.gov.au. ![]()
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.
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ Always lots to share, including โhot topicsโ such as the governmentโs 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! ๐![]()
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๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ค๐ค๐จ๐ ![]()
๐๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐ฆ. ๐๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ด๐ข. ๐๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐โโ๏ธ Celebrating their 11th consecutive win ๐๐ 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 ๐ฉท๐! ![]()
Gratitude to all club members, as well the endurance team featuring Ian, Jo, Denise and Brian for their incredible win! ๐๐๐ And PS. It was lovely to showcase how bad I sing in the many โHappy Birthdaysโ! ๐ซฃ๐คฃ ![]()
For more information on the Noosa Masters Swimming Club, and how to join a really cool crew, visit ๐https://noosamastersswimming.com.au/
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐! A reminder to show how many thousands of fantastic Noosans we have ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ who volunteer countless hours to us! ๐๐![]()
๐Nominations can be made at events.premiers.qld.gov.au/queenslandday/nominate-a-local-legend.aspx until 1 June.![]()
๐Please note, this is separate to our Noosa QLD Day Awardees, who we look forward to celebrating with on 6 June ๐ฅณ
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ โ๐๐๐๐โ ๐ It is always a wonderful โroadieโ to our beautiful Noosa country villages, and our catch up with fab Pomona businesses and residents was awesome! ๐ The โsharingโ was two ways โ from my end updates on the pedestrian crossing ๐ธNorthern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy (now including our rails towns ๐) and more, as well reminding to have their say on Small Business Commissionerโs red tape reduction survey โ! And from their end? Some hot topics, including those new โadult time, adult crimeโ 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! ๐ซฃ๐๐PS, 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 ๐![]()
๐For our latest update on the pedestrian crossing, visit www.sandybolton.com/pomona-pedestrian-crossings-update-january-2025/ ![]()
๐For our latest progress regarding public transport in our hinterland, visit www.sandybolton.com/north-coast-rail-services-including-cooroy-gympie-north-update-april-2025/ ![]()
๐ We encourage all small businesses to have their say on reducing red tape in the QLD Small Business Commissionerโs 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
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆGiven the work within our community ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ for safe alternatives to shark nets, the governmentโs announcement to increase nets and drumlines, including for Peregian Beach, is deeply concerning. This contradicts recommendations ๐ 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.![]()
๐ To read the KPMG Shark Control Program Evaluation report, visit www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/queensland-shark-control-program/resource/8a8b28f0-a45a-4779-... ![]()
๐ To read the Queensland Shark Management Plan 2025-2029, visit www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/queensland-shark-control-program/resource/833f5143-055f-4fe2-...
๐๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โฅ 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 โas I saidโ, we would never have what we have without our beautiful vollies ๐ฅฐ It was wonderful to hand out awards that included those who have dedicated 20 years of service, including Wendy, Gail, Sonya and Yolande ๐ฅAll 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, โanchoringโ us newbies to our home ๐ Gratitude to Gail and to the whole โHutโ 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 Parkynโs Hut in Tewantin, and how you can become part of this family, at www.parkynhut.com ![]()
Tewantin Visitor lnformation Centre Parkyn's Hut
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐!! ๐ฐ A passionate environmental advocate since she was little, including to keep our oceans plastic free๐ Jarrah Small, has been selected as the 2025 Youth Member for Noosa! ๐ 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! โฅ![]()
๐Further information on the YP program is at ymcaqueensland.org.au/services/queensland-youth-parliament
