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The newly established Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority mentioned in our November 2024 Noosa 360 update has opened consultation on their one hundred day review. Please see the following information provided on their website: 100 Day Review Have your say…

On 28 November 2024, the Queensland Government introduced and passed the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, to re-name the Olympics Authority as the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority while also commencing a…

Sandy’s advocacy has continued on the unified crossbench statement made on 23 May 2023, which called for a number of commitments from the Queensland Government regarding the Olympics including the scrapping of the Gabba rebuild. The Queensland Government has now…

As mentioned in September 2023 Noosa 360 update, the lack of a plan, the demolition and ensuing displacement of residents and students by redeveloping the Gabba, and inequities being experienced, led to Sandy and her fellow Crossbench MPs to releasing…

The hosting of the Olympics in Brisbane has brought excitement and opportunities to so many, however as Sandy has advocated, we must get the basics right. As all are aware, we are in the middle of multiple crises throughout Queensland…

As part of our advocacies since Sandy was elected in 2017 for Noosa’s housing needs, the latest updates are below and we will continue to post when new information becomes available to Noosa 360. Doonella Street, Tewantin – social and…

Following the one-hundred-day infrastructure review, the plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games has been released and generally well received from initial feedback locally with many positives for Queensland, including the spread of events. Venues are now proposed…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 23rd of January 2025: Welcome to 2025 fellow Noosans, and to my first column of the year which at the start is a mix…

Recently, Sandy lodged a submission to the Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority’s 100 Day Review of Games infrastructure and planning. This, to raise the importance of ensuring that Olympics infrastructure is appropriate to deliver for all of Queensland, both metropolitan…

The 58th Parliament is Open! A festive affair with a nineteen-gun salute fired from cannons at Kangaroo Point, announced the Governor’s arrival at Parliament House and her Opening speech in the former Legislative Council Chamber. This was followed by an…

The Estimate Hearings follow the presentation of the Queensland 2024 Budget and gives an opportunity for State Members of Parliament (MPs) to ‘drill’ down into the details on how funds are being spent, or not spent. As mentioned in our…

There has been some misunderstanding on social media this month in relation to the Tewantin Bypass, also known as the Beckman’s Road corridor, and we have outlined a brief history to clarify. As you would be aware, addressing this historical…

To access the photos from the event, please visit here. Order of ceremony is alphabetical as per organisation. Chris & Kristy Paterson from Bamboo Projects Bamboo Projects is a local registered charity founded and led by husband-and-wife team, Kristy and…

As mentioned in our March 2024 Noosa 360 update, following resident feedback regarding introducing licensing and an age limit to ensure riders have both the proficiency and capacity to operate these devices safely, Sandy asked a Question on Notice to…

This year, we again provided Quick Start Grants to help our local organisations. Thank you to all who applied, with more than we have ever had! Our volunteers are vital to our community, providing essential services, supports and activities that…

Thank you to all Noosans who had their say regarding priorities for ongoing advocacy going forward this year. A total of 333 responses were recorded for the 2023/24 Noosa MP survey, with 30 responses invalid for the purpose of this…

Happy New Year fellow Noosans! To say the festive season so far has been ‘full’ in all ways is an understatement! Locally, from the volume of visitors to hearts overflowing from the kindness and caring shown to each other, there…

Following consultation and submissions from many in the Noosa community and Sandy, the Queensland Government have released the final Shaping South- East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan 2023 available at https://planning.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/planning-framework/plan-making/regional-planning/south-east-queensland-regional-plan Pleasingly, many of our concerns surrounding the draft have been…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 23rd of November 2023: As I spoke about in Parliament last week, recent announcements of cuts to the Federal Government’s funding of Queensland’s infrastructure…

Following on from our September 2023 Noosa 360 update, which in summary relayed the CGWEP Noosa MP survey results,  a letter was sent on 11 September 2023, to both the Queensland Minister for Environment and the Queensland Minister for Tourism…

This edition was written early to meet the Australia Post deadlines for the Annual Connect mail out, so don’t forget to subscribe to receive the Christmas edition as there will be much, much more to share! This month was one of…

Funding has now been secured for the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to open consultation on a Northern Sunshine Coast Transport Strategy following advocacy from several key groups and our office. Sandy’s ongoing efforts for better connectivity for…

The Estimates Hearings follow the presentation of the Queensland 2023 Budget and gives an opportunity for Members of Parliament to ‘drill’ down into the details on how funds are being spent, or not spent. As part of efforts to see…

After being away for two Parliamentary sittings, a dose of COVID and a biannual dash to visit my grandies, how lucky we are to be able to keep working from anywhere, infected with anything!  A highlight was attending Committee with…

So much to share from Parliament and here at home this month including on the Cooloola Great Walk, Teewah management, pedestrian crossings, and much, much more. There were many moments of great celebration, as well deep shock and sadness, which…