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MP MEDIA: FOCUS ON NOOSA ISSUES – NOOSA TODAY AUGUST 2023

Posted by adm1nusr | Aug 11, 2023 | Media

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 4th...

RIVER WATER QUALITY APRIL 2023

Posted by adm1nusr | Apr 21, 2023 | Energy & Water

Following advocacy, in recent years the Department of Environment & Science (DES) has...

NOOSA RIVER DIOXIN REPORT JUNE 2022

Posted by adm1nusr | Jun 23, 2022 | Environment & Animal Protection

Following on from our 9 February 2022 update, a research paper was recently released by CSIRO regarding the dioxins in Noosa River. The report indicates that the dioxins found in Noosa River have a unique ‘signature’...

NOOSA RIVER SPEED CONSULTATION UPDATE #1 FEBRUARY 2022

Posted by adm1nusr | Feb 15, 2022 | Fishing and Boating

NOOSA RIVER SPEED CONSULTATION UPDATE #1 Marine Safety Queensland (MSQ) has commenced community consultation on proposed speed limit reduction changes in the lower part of the Noosa River (refer previous post). This follows a...

NOOSA RIVER TESTING UPDATE FEBRUARY 2022

Posted by adm1nusr | Feb 9, 2022 | Environment & Animal Protection

Following on from our 15 April 2021 update, as recommended by Queensland Health in the Department of Environment and Science (DES) 2020 report on the occurrence of dioxins in several Noosa lakes, a follow up survey was...

2021 NOOSA MP COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS

Posted by adm1nusr | Feb 8, 2022 | Surveys

Conducted annually at the end of each year, the survey is a snapshot from residents on a range of State Government issues and service provisions. Under the health services category, over 60% of the community highlighted Noosa...

NOOSA RIVER STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2021

Posted by adm1nusr | Sep 22, 2021 | Environment & Animal Protection

The Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NRSAC) is preparing recommendations for Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) as part of its planned safety review of vessel speed in the Noosa River in coming months. In addition, the...

NOOSA RIVER STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE JULY 2021

Posted by adm1nusr | Jul 28, 2021 | Fishing and Boating

The Noosa River Stakeholder Committee (NRSAC) has proposed a suite of anchoring, mooring and live-aboard controls for Maritime Safety Queensland’s(MSQ) consideration. This includes anchoring and mooring caps as well as time...

NOOSA RIVER, WATERWAYS AND CATCHMENTS RESOURCE KIT UPDATED APRIL 2022

Posted by adm1nusr | Jul 23, 2021 | Environment & Animal Protection, Fishing and Boating

Below is an initial summary of contacts and reports/studies in relation to the Noosa River. In the first section, they have been collated into entity links. Following that is a categorical list. We will continue to add more as...

NOOSA RIVER TESTING UPDATE APRIL 2021

Posted by adm1nusr | Apr 15, 2021 | Environment & Animal Protection

Reports are now available for the dioxin testing of our river, and after a long journey of advocacy for this, very welcomed. Head to https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/management/water/catchment-care#toc-3 and scroll down to the...

NOOSA RIVER STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE EOI’S NOW OPEN FEBRUARY 2021

Posted by adm1nusr | Feb 19, 2021 | Environment & Animal Protection, Fishing and Boating

The Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee is officially open. This committee will be delivered in collaboration with Maritime Safety Queensland and Noosa Council, providing...

NOOSA RIVER UPDATE FEBRUARY 2021

Posted by adm1nusr | Feb 12, 2021 | Environment & Animal Protection, Fishing and Boating

After what has been a lengthy process, Noosa Council has passed the draft Terms of Reference for the co-chaired Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee with an increase of committee members from 10 to 12. Both myself and the...

Noosa Community Survey. Have Your Say. Be Heard

Posted by adm1nusr | Nov 21, 2019

Thank you to some 600+ Noosans who shared their thoughts and priorities in this year’s Noosa MP...

NOOSA RIVER – SUMMARY JANUARY 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Jan 29, 2019 | Environment & Animal Protection

The Noosa River is part of the lifeblood of our community for recreational, economic &...

NOOSA RIVER HULKS & VESSELS OF CONCERN UPDATE AUGUST 2018

Posted by adm1nusr | Aug 20, 2018 | Fishing and Boating

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is responsible for the safety of navigation, including anchoring and mooring, in Queensland State waters under the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016, and ship sourced pollution...

DRAFT NOOSA RIVER PLAN JULY 2018

Posted by adm1nusr | Jul 24, 2018 | Environment & Animal Protection, Fishing and Boating, Infrastructure & Planning

The Draft Noosa River Plan is now open for your input and feedback. It focuses on both land-based and on-river activities and the consideration of transferring management from State to Council control is one key focus of the...

NOOSA RIVER ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY MAY 2018

Posted by adm1nusr | May 1, 2018 | Infrastructure & Planning

Thank you for your recent input into Noosa 360’s first discussion and information share on the Noosa River. This included the following forum topics: general items, on-water usage, waste/effluent and fishing. Queries and...

SUNSHINE COAST WATERWAYS AUTHORITY BILL 2026

Posted by adm1nusr | Mar 11, 2026 | Environment & Animal Protection, Fishing and Boating, Transport and Main Roads

During the 2024 State Election, the Queensland Government committed to establishing a Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority (SCWA) that includes Noosa. This proposal was announced despite there being no identified request from the...