SPEECHES
๐๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐!! ๐๐๐๐ The state government is asking for what the best in QLD is? You know the answer! ๐ ![]()
๐Whether it be the best burger or natural attraction, have YOUR say at events.premiers.qld.gov.au/queenslandday/all-the-best.aspx.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐! ๐ฃ Were covered at the community forum hosted by Peregian Family & Friends ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ From updates I gave on state roads in Noosa and the Sunshine Motorway duplication, to the upcoming public transport strategy ๐ and progress on dangerous e-bike and e-scooter usage ๐ด, there was so much more! This included from Deputy Mayors Brian (Noosa)and Maria (Sunshine Coast), QPS Sergeant Joel ๐ฎโโ๏ธ, and David from TMR Safety ๐ทโโ๏ธ. With a packed house, plenty of tough Qs were raised ๐โโ๏ธ, including around the readiness of services and infrastructure to handle the increase in population to our south and the upcoming 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games, which we continue to raise with the government as we need a succinct plan NOW. Gratitude to Peregian Family & Friends for hosting a great event, to fellow speakers, as well all in attendance. Even the rain did not deter anyone ๐๐![]()
๐For more information on our advocacies for state roads in Noosa, visit www.sandybolton.com/category/transport-and-main-roads/ ![]()
๐While not in the Noosa electorate, for those seeking information on the Sunshine Motorway duplication, visit www.sandybolton.com/sunshine-motorway-update-may-2025/ ![]()
๐ Our latest update on the Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy can be viewed via www.sandybolton.com/north-coast-rail-services-including-cooroy-gympie-north-update-april-2025/
๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐พ Yes, and in a very fun and family-friendly way! ๐๐Have you ever had a hit at tennis? Regardless of whether you have, or have not, dropped in as we did to the Pomona Tennis Club and get some starter tips from Coach Jason, as well some fabulous members, who helped me to get that ball over the net, and not over the fence! ๐ Gratitude to Club President Adrian, Rob and the whole team for reminding me how wonderful it is to get active, and as your new Patron, how I should avoid getting bogged? ๐คฃ Hugs again for your wonderful โpushโ to get me out! ![]()
With Social Tennis on Tuesday morning and Wednesday nights, Juniors on Wednesday to Friday afternoons, as well private coaching available, make time to have fun and enjoy some really lovely people in a beautiful setting! ![]()
๐ For more information, including on their next โCome nโ Tryโ, head to play.tennis.com.au/pomonatennisclub
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ง With stages 5 and 6 commencing May and October respectively, there has been concerns raised ๐ฌ that these changes will lead to further upstream being used as a โdumping groundโ. As we have been assured by Maritime Safety QLD (MSQ) previously, they will be delivering the agreed upon outcomes for our whole river system on the 28-day rule to prevent any unintended consequences, and will be advising of further stages later in the year ๐ฅ. To provide feedback to MSQ, please email sunshinecoast.martime@msq.qld.gov.au and CC us in via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au. ![]()
Further information regarding the current and previous stages is available at www.sandybolton.com/?s=noosa+river, with a couple reminders below:![]()
๐Stage 5 โ from 31 May 2025: Boats over 5 metres are not allowed to anchor within 30 metres of the northern shoreline of the Noosa River. Exemptions currently apply for boats between 5 and 7.5 metres who are allowed to anchor in this area for up to 2 hours per day.![]()
๐ Stage 6 โ from 1 October 2025: A limit of 28 days per year for anchoring vessels over 5 metres in length on the Noosa River system below Lake Cooroibah.
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ Was an absolute hoot and always so much fun with hilarious moments including when we do our โjigโ ๐! Made possible by donations, sponsors ๐ธand the wonderful Donna and the Noosa Rugby Union Club team, to see gals of every age coming together in celebration is treasured ๐คGratitude to all attendees including the fab menfolk who looked after everyone, and congratulations to the raffle winners who were louder than the cheer squad! ๐คฃ Looking forward to next year already! ๐![]()
๐ For more information on the Noosa Dolphins, including the club calendar and news visit www.noosarugby.com.au/
๐UPDATE - Patrica has been found ๐ Thank you everyone for getting the word out!![]()
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ QPS have advised that they are seeking urgent public assistance to locate Patricia Lascelles, who was last seen at a Lake Weyba Drive address about 11.30am yesterday and has not been seen or heard from since. Investigations indicate she may have been in the Noosa National Park area around 5pm.![]()
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Please share to your networks, with further information at mypolice.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/2025/05/18/missing-woman-noosaville
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐โโ๏ธ showcased some truly awesome Noosans! ๐ All who work to retain what makes our home so special โ whether spending every day collecting pollutants out of our ocean, to filming and photographing all that we love, promoting inclusiveness, providing free surf lessons to children on the spectrum, all the way to demonstrating how being respectful on water and land is both very cool, and healing ๐ Gratitude and congratulations to all, including Kirra, Chris and the Noosa World Surfing Reserve team, sponsors and donors, and to the Boiling Pot Brewing Co for being fab hosts! ๐คฉ![]()
๐For more information on the Noosa World Surfing Reserve Community Awards and to see past winners, visit www.noosaworldsurfingreserve.com.au/nwsr-awards/
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐!!! ๐ค Our newest addition to the Coast Guard Noosa QF5 fleet was gently lowered into the Noosa River with us all holding our breath as at a $1.4m price tag we did not want a mishap! Happily he/she was beautifully craned in, with the QF5 volunteers jumping on board to start her up as she was unleashed ๐๐ โJohn Millandโ now joins the Bendigo Rescue and Rotary Rescue vessels delivered earlier this year, and it was a wonderful moment to see this since our efforts starting in 2018 to see a fairer model for our bluewater frontliners which has seen a number of good changes including this new vessel! Gratitude to all, especially our incredible volunteers who are there every day to save lives ๐![]()
For more information, visit www.sandybolton.com/marine-rescue-queensland-noosa-coast-guard-qf5-update-august-2024/
