Extended lockdowns, COVID-19 restrictions, and the impacts of, have brought some intense reactions within our community. The lockdowns themselves are devastating in multiple ways to our small businesses and staff, as well to...
Read MoreIn response to queries put forward to the office regarding the Cooloola Great Walk, we have contacted the office of the Minister for the Environment, who have responded with the information below: Community Consultation Between...
Read MoreIn response to queries put forward to the office, a Question on Notice was asked of the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries regarding alternative shark control measures, please see the below transcript....
Read MoreFor those looking for more information on either COVID-19 testing or vaccinations, please see the below links. Testing QLD Testing and Fever Clinics-...
Read MoreIn response to multiple inquiries regarding what constraints exist and what options are available to report excessive road noise, we have received the following response from the Department of Transport and Main Roads. The...
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The month has flown by, and I feel as if I have been in a tumble dryer between Budget, COVID...
Read MoreAfter years of advocacy, the announcement that this intersection is to receive a $965,000 upgrade is welcome news. Already identified as an intersection with safety concerns based on accident data, a new right turn lane will...
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From major events to our Anzac Day commemorations, national awards to book launch’s, co-chairing...
Read MoreThe explanation below is in response to questions we continue to receive regarding secondary dwellings. The Queensland Planning Regulation sets out land use definitions that all Councils need to adopt in their planning schemes....
Read MoreThe Department of Environment and Science have recently advised that the current ban on campfires will continue indefinitely within the Cooloola Recreation Area. This decision was made following an ecological assessment of...
Read MoreIn response to turtle hatchlings emerging on Teewah Beach which is an important breeding ground for endangered marine turtles, better protection during turtle season will be discussed at the next Teewah Cooloola Working Group in...
Read MoreSince the last meeting, progress has been made on several fronts including State legislation around secondary dwellings and dual occupancy after my meetings with State Planners. This has resulted in a potential pilot for Noosa,...
Read MoreAdvocacy starting in 2018 for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) to introduce an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Register is now complete with the commencement of the QAS register . Whilst there are many apps...
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To say that February has been outrageously busy would be an understatement. From vibrant community...
Read MoreQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is currently considering a proposal which involves closing the gates to the Noosa national park carpark (daily) from 8pm to 4am during busy periods (e.g. school holidays). This is as...
Read MoreEvening everyone! As most have heard, due to an ongoing dispute between FB and the Federal Government, my FB personal and MP page, along with some Government and essential service sites, have been affected and still not...
Read MoreFrom February 2021, camp site bookings at Teewah Beach will change. The open camping area will be divided into seven separate camping zones, allowing campers to choose a zone to camp before arriving at the site as part of safety...
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Since the last meeting progress has been made in identifying further challenges and opportunities....
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Welcome to 2021 everyone!! I trust that you all had a wonderful holiday break, with time spent...
Read MoreIn response to community concerns, we put forward a Question to the Minister during Budget/Estimates December 2020 to obtain an update on mitigating risk to our swimmers and marine life. The Department of Agriculture and...
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