Your Voice. Your Noosa.
As an Independent Member of the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured to represent the wonderful diversity that is Noosa, not a political party or personal ideology. This is liberating and empowering for the residents of our electorate and provides opportunity to create a future that you have envisioned. One that is bold in researching ideas and trialling new ways to address our challenges, through the development of partnerships and a focus on what unites. One that encourages open discussion and respectful debate which concentrates on common ground and what can be achieved. One that considers all viewpoints and perspectives, with objective research and a passion for people, that puts Noosa first.
I am your voice. It is your Noosa.
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𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋 🌊 🏖️to the healing powers of our ocean is now possible via the "Wheels to the Wave" program and new all-terrain beach wheelchair 🧑🦽➡️that Daisy happily tested for us, available from the Noosa Visitor Information Centre! A massive shout-out to all who assisted us to make this possible, including Tourism Noosa , Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, Events4GreaterGood and Cr Amelia Lorentson- Noosa Council . We look forward to the delight this will bring for Noosans and visitors, as has the beach mat, and the many beautiful experiences and lifelong memories that will be made and shared 🩷 ![]()
👉For more information on how to book, visit www.visitnoosa.com.au/accessible-noosa-holiday
𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 👩⚖️Ever wonder what happens to your tax dollars? 🤔 The Estimates process is where questions are asked about services, resourcing and infrastructure💰 and whether what is in there or not, passes the 'pub test'! For greater efficiency and transparency, we continue to fight for reforms 💪 as unfortunately, improvements introduced last year were reversed, and changes this year fall far short of community expectations. 🔍 ![]()
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To read our estimates update 📜 which covers a broad range from policing to the environment, business support, tourism, and much more, visit: www.sandybolton.com/estimates-hearings-2025-summary-august-2025/
𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐍𝐀𝐌 𝐕𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓🌹A very emotional gathering in Tewantin in which I struggled in my speech to convey how much we honour our Vietnam Veterans and those we lost in the Battle of Long Tan as shared by Director Rolly. The songs by St Teresa's Catholic College Choir left us in tears, and as always, Don Drysdale’s pipes ignited the importance of reflection, as well the poem recital from Chad and Soul Waycott.🥹 Gratitude to all who attended, laid wreaths and showed their respect for these men and women, and their families🩷💐 Thank you to the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch volunteers and the local SES for making the service possible, as we should never forget the sacrifices made to enable the lives we now are so blessed to live 🕊️![]()
👉 For information on the Tewantin Noosa Sub Branch, visit rslqld.org/about-us/tewantinnoosa-sub-branch-inc ![]()
👉 For information on the many lives lost from Noosa residents in the Vietnam War and Long Tan, visit noosatoday.com.au/news/23-08-2023/vietnam-war-end-50-years-on/
𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆! 🦋 The Sunshine Butterflies Open Day was from all accounts incredible, and it was so good to catch up with long time buds including Barry Charles and Chris Cummings, enjoy hugs with members and be ‘grilled’ by Curtis! 🤣 Sharing with staffer Jack its history, the work of Leanne, Damo and the SB teams and beautiful vollies was a joy as we immersed in the many furry and feathered ‘members’ 🩷🐎🐐🐔 the awesome orchard and gardens 🍊 devoured delectable choccy cake and scone from the cooking school and drooled over the goodies in the Farmyard Pantry! Happy 15th Birthday Sunshine Butterflies, in every way you lead with heart, and are food for the soul 🙏.![]()
👉 For more information on the Sunshine Butterflies, visit /www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au/
𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓🚓🎖️ A huge congratulations to everyone who received their clasps and service awards at the annual Sunshine Coast District Medal & Award Presentation! In amongst was Noosa Officer in Charge (OIC) Nick Paterson, with a 20-year clasp, and Cooroy OIC Ryan Hanlon, Pomona OIC James Driver, and Senior Constable Ryan Deller for their outstanding service. Additionally, Inspector John Mahony received a Certificate of Appointment for his recent promotion to Inspector Northern Patrol Group, Sunshine Coast. 👏👏![]()
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A special shout-out to the Noosa Operation Zappo Stoppie team 🚴♂️, including Senior Constables Thomas Ayling, Danny Baker, Mitch Burton, and Detective Senior Constables Michael Duff and Michael Maguire, who all earned District Officer Certificates 📜 for their outstanding work on e-bike safety and enforcement 🛡️ in Noosa and Coolum. Thank you to MC Superintendent Craig Hawkins and to the family of Russel Sheehan who every year are present to award an officer who has displayed the same professionalism, courage, compassion and community spirit as Russell did.![]()
As always, a wonderful morning giving well-earned recognition for those who work every day and for decades, to keep us safe. 🌟✨Thank you 🙏![]()
👉 For more QPS news, head to mypolice.qld.gov.au/ ![]()
👉 For information on Operation Zappo Stoppie and advocacy on e-bikes, head to www.sandybolton.com/?s=electric+bikes
𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 ‘𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐘’ 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 🚙 Drop by to say ‘hi’ 😁 ask any Qs on state government matters or just to share some of your thoughts! 🙌Including on the governments proposed shark net for Peregian Beach North 🤔 as this is your community, and your opinion is important!! 👍As well, grab some helpful information so you and your family can prepare for, and respond, when we have a disaster👨🚒. We are here until 11am and look forward to seeing you! 🩷
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 👨🚒 Following the recent magnitude 5.6 earthquake in Kilkivan at approx. 9:49am, we understand many of you may have felt the tremors. The most important thing now is to stay calm and be aware of your surroundings, as aftershocks are possible. No tsunami threat has been issued, and no reports of damage have occurred locally. While hopefully unnecessary, please view the safety checklist and contacts below in case of aftershocks.![]()
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𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁:![]()
• Prepare for aftershocks: Stay aware and be ready for potential further tremors.![]()
• Check for Injuries: First, ensure you and your family are safe.![]()
• Stay Informed: Listen to local news and emergency services for official updates and advice.![]()
• Inspect for Hazards: If you smell gas, open windows, and evacuate immediately. ![]()
• Avoid Damaged Areas: Stay away from damaged buildings and fallen power lines.![]()
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𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁:![]()
• Life-threatening emergency: Call Triple Zero (000) for Police, Fire, and Ambulance.![]()
• Non-life-threatening assistance (e.g., help with a damaged roof): Call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.![]()
• For safety information on earthquakes, visit www.getready.qld.gov.au/getting-ready/know-your-risk/types-disasters/earthquake![]()
• For the latest local updates: Check the www.disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au![]()
• For more information, visit earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000r1j3/executive![]()
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Staying calm and informed is crucial. We can all contribute to a safer community by knowing these simple steps.
𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘'𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 ‘𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏' – 𝟏𝟓 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓![]()
Evening all! 🙏It has been an awesome week which I will share in upcoming posts, and was so diverse that it may make your head spin? 😀 However, tonight how beautiful it was to have our Noosa Youth Parliamentarian Jarrah join me at many of the moments, and you can tell from pic below with Matt from the Noosa Coolum Salvos how amazing she is 🩷 ![]()
🥀VIETNAM VETERAN’S DAY – Please join me this coming Monday 18 August, where the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch will be holding the annual Vietnam Veteran’s Day march and ceremony in Tewantin at 4:00pm. ![]()
👉 www.rslqld.org/whats-on/tewantin-noosa-vietnam-veterans--day-march-and-ceremony-id5173 ![]()
🏆2025 QAFL PREMIERS - The Noosa Tigers Inclusion Team have claimed the premiership after a stunning victory over Carrara last Saturday.!! Such a fantastic effort and congratulations to everyone in the team for this aweome effort this season! 👏👏![]()
👉 For info on the Noosa Tigers AFC, head to www.noosatigers.com.au/ ![]()
🏉NOOSA DOLPHINS MAKE THE FINALS 🩷 – Congratulations to our senior Dolphins teams who have all made it into the final series! Make sure to heads over to Sunshine Beach to support the A and Reserve Grade teams this Saturday at 1:30pm to cheer them on the grand final!![]()
👉 For more info on the Noosa Rugby Union Club, visit www.noosarugby.com.au/![]()
⛵NOOSA SAILORS SHINE – The Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club team have returned with an impressive result from the 2025 Open Skiff World Championship in Osaka Bay, Japan, placing 22nd out of 61 in the U17 division and 16th out of 43 in the boys. Woohoo!!😍![]()
👉 For more info on the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, visit nyrc.com.au/ ![]()
🥇NOOSA YOUTH ATHLETES – Two of our juniors, Sophia Innis from Karate Noosa - The World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation and Lachlan Burnet from Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club, will be representing Aus internationally, with Sophia travelling to China and Lachlan heading to Rio de Janeiro. Hugs to you both, we are all cheering you on! 🩷![]()
👉For more information on the @Noosa Outriggers and Noosa Canoe Club, head to noosaoutriggers.com.au/ ![]()
👉For more information on @Karate Noosa, head to karatenoosa.com/ ![]()
👏CONGRATULATIONS TO IN PUBLISHING - This independent media company, which produces the In Noosa Magazine, the Hello Sunshine Magazine, and many more, has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Mumbrella Publish Awards which are to be announced in September, including Publishing Company of the Year and Brand of the Year! Congratulations guys, you rock!😍![]()
👉 www.innoosamagazine.com.au/ ![]()
📶VODAFONE UPGRADES – Vodafone is proposing to upgrade the existing mobile phone base stations at 85 Gympie Kin Kin Road, Kin Kin with consultation now open. ![]()
👉 For more information on the proposed works and to have your say, visit www.rfnsa.com.au/4571001/consultation?first=1![]()
📶OPTUS UPGRADES – Optus is proposing to upgrade the existing mobile phone stations at David Low Way, Castaways Beach with consultation now open. ![]()
👉 For more information on the proposed works and to have your say, visit www.rfnsa.com.au/4567005/consultation ![]()
👉 Please also note that telecommunications is under federal government jurisdiction. For anyone wishing to advocate, please contact your local federal Member of Parliament, which for Wide Bay is Mr Llew O’brien MP who can be contacted via llewobrien.com.au/get-in-touch/. ![]()
🎷WIN TWO DOUBLE PASSES TO THE NOOSA HEADS JAZZ PARTY – The Noosa Heads is offering two double passes for the 5 and 6 of September to the Jazz Party at The J Noosa.![]()
👉Enter online now via noosatoday.com.au/competitions/08-08-2025/reader-competition-win-jos-boys-majestic-theatre-jazz-c... ![]()
📚PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE – Early childhood centres are invited to take part in the finals weeks of the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge. While the reading period ends on Friday 22 August, coordinators have until Friday 5 September to register their school or centre’s participation. ![]()
👉https://readingchallenge.education.qld.gov.au/ ![]()
🏃♂️MILLION MOVES – Did you know 75% of Australian aren’t moving enough? That’s why AUSactive is launching a statewide health initiative designed to get more Australians moving and feeling great. ![]()
👉 Learn how you or your business can get involved, via millionmoves.org.au/ ![]()
✂️RED TAPE REDUCTION SURVEY – a reminder, the QLD Small Business commissioner wants to hear from small businesses, owners and operators on their experience with red tape. It is vital that our community has their say on this to inform decision making going forward.![]()
👉https://qsbc.qld.gov.au/advocacy/red-tape-examples/. Please forward a copy of your submission to us via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au.![]()
📜CONSULTATIONS REMINDER – Public submissions for the following inquiries are still open. Don’t forget you can subscribe to parliament committees to be notified when submissions open for new bill inquiries and receive other updates via www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Visit-and-learn/Have-Your-Say/Subscribe.![]()
👉Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee – Call for submissions on the Review of the Crime and Corruption Commission’s Activities. Please note that the committee will not be considering individual complaints about the CCC as part of the Review, with its focus being on systemic concerns. Closing 3 October 2025. ![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=171&id=4534 ![]()
👉Primary Industries and Resources Committee – Call for submissions on the Inquiry into Sugarcane Bioenergy Opportunities in Queensland. Closing 8 October 2025. ![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=270&id=4530 ![]()
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𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐏 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑: (www.sandybolton.com/newsletters) ![]()
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𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒:![]()
📌QLD Government: www.grants.services.qld.gov.au![]()
📌Federal Government: www.grants.gov.au![]()
📌Noosa Council: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants![]()
📌Regional Development Australia: www.rdasunshinecoast.org.au/grants-and-funding![]()
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To finish a big update! State government has responded to Noosa Councils planning scheme amendments this week, and even though some are welcomed by residents, there are parts no so including around changes to the medium and high-density zones. More information including the conditions applied by state government can be found at www.planning.qld.gov.au/planning-framework/plan-making/local-planning/plan-making-dashboard?page=... or at council’s webpage at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/Planning-and-Development/Noosa-Plan-2020/Amendment-No-2-to-Noosa-Plan-2020.![]()
Ultimately, it is now with our council reps to decide, and regardless of whether you are for or against, please send your views to our Mayor and Councillors to inform their decision making on these changes, with information at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/about-council/documents/council-meetings-agendas-and... ![]()
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PS. For Peregian Beach residents we will be at your Markets this Sunday! Whether to chat on all things state government, or to gather your views on governments proposed installation of a shark net at Peregian Beach North, I want to hear your views! We have compiled some research that is evidence based, for anyone that may be unsure 🙏![]()
Have a wonderful weekend Noosa and as always, love where we live, and the great debates and convos on how we can keep being the amazing community we are 🩷![]()
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S𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 🙏![]()
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙖 ![]()
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SANDY BOLTON MP
Independent Member for Noosa
Phone 07 5319 3100
Suite CB05 Noosa Civic
28 Eenie Creek Rd,
Noosaville QLD 4566
28 Eenie Creek Rd,
Noosaville QLD 4566
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