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๐ข ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข Its time where our hatchlings are coming out along Teewah Beachโค๏ธ๐ฅPlease help give them the best chance of survival by NOT driving on dunes where their nests are, and avoiding driving on the beach at night as they make their way to the ocean๐Our community advocacy continues for vehicle exclusion from the specific nesting area north of Freshwater Track during the season, with the latest response from the Minister not supporting due to access concerns ๐ค. Given Freshwater Track provides vehicle access to the north, we have sought clarification and will update once we receive a reply. The Ministerโs response is at 360๐https://www.sandybolton.com/teewah-beach-driver-behaviour-cooloola-recreation-area-management-update-january-2025/. ![]()
For information on turtle nesting sites in QLD head to ๐ environment.desi.qld.gov.au/management/planning-guidelines/sea-turtle-nesting-areas-mapping
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จFollowing our meeting where we stressed the importance of fast-tracking this project, the Minister for TMR responded to a petition ๐advising that the construction of a pedestrian crossing on Factory Street is in the process of developing the scope of works and timeline โ. This is good news, and I thank the Minister and our community for your patience and for rallying behind the petition ๐. We will post updates on this as well on advocacy for Hill St as they come in. For more information head to our Noosa 360 at ๐ www.sandybolton.com/pomona-pedestrian-crossings-update-january-2025/![]()
Transport and Main Roads Queensland
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ Only one week to go, so please submit before 1pm on Friday 17 January 2025 to have your say on State Government matters! Your voice is vital and will help inform the โNoosa positionโ taken forward to Parliament this year ๐ ![]()
๐Head to www.sandybolton.com/your-say-annual-survey to have your say!![]()
๐Updates on many state matters we are already progressing are available at www.sandybolton.com/noosa360. Use the handy search bar to find a topic you seek information on!
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Welcome to 2025 everyone! ๐๐I trust all enjoyed their breaks (if any!) and are looking forward to a year where resolutions are kept? ๐ Including to reduce our impacts on the environment, with the photo below from my week in Bali which I will post to my personal page demonstrating what can be repurposed from our waste, which sadly here at home continues to increase ๐ข![]()
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โฅREST IN PEACE SUSAN DEARNLEY โ An exceptional lady, whose dedication and passion for her craft and the Noosa Arts Theatre will always be remembered, and we extend our love and sympathy to her family and many friends. A celebration of Susan will be held at The Noosa Arts Theatre on her birthday the 23rd of January. ๐![]()
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๐With the submissions closing next Friday 17 January, donโt forget to have your say on our State Parliament priorities for 2025! ![]()
๐www.sandybolton.com/your-say-annual-survey![]()
๐ง UPCOMING COOROY BRIDGE CLOSURE โ The nighttime closure will take place from 6pm to 6am on Sunday 19 and Monday 20 January 2025, meaning a significant detour for motorist wishing to travel from one side of Cooroy to the other. For more details head to ๐www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1165741085555697&id=100063594496421&_rdr ![]()
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๐ฝ TEWANTIN NOOSA MEALS ON WHEELS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS โ We need drivers and kitchen hands, please put your hands up! ๐ฅฐ ![]()
๐https://www.mealsonwheels-tewantin-noosa.org.au/ ![]()
Tewantin-Noosa Meals On Wheels![]()
๐7NEWS YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARDS QLD โ Nominations are now open for anyone 30 or under who is making strides in their career, personal goals, or community work. Nominations close 5 February 2025. ![]()
๐https://awardsaustralia.com/young-achiever-awards/qld/ ![]()
๐จโ๐ผAPPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE QUEENSLANDERS WITH DISABILITY NETWORK EMERGIN LEADERS PROGRAM โ Open to people with disability aged 18 and over who live in Queensland, close 9am 7 February 2025.![]()
๐ qdn.org.au/ ![]()
Queenslanders with Disability Network![]()
๐QRAIL ACCESSIBILITY CAMPAIGN โ To make planning easier for those with accessibility requirement, Qrail have enhanced the tools and information on their website. ![]()
๐ www.queenslandrail.com.au/forcustomers/accessibility ![]()
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QRAIL PLANNED CLOSURES FOR JANUARY 2025 โ ![]()
๐ www.queenslandrail.com.au/forcustomers/trackclosures ![]()
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โ DESTINATION 2045: QUEENSLANDโS TOURISM FUTURE CONSULTATION โ A reminder that this closes on Friday 26 February 2025 for your feedback on key focus areas, including ecotourism.![]()
๐https://intheloop.des.qld.gov.au/destination2045 ![]()
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๐ฌBILL CONSULTATIONS REMINDER โ public submissions for the following inquiries are still open. Donโt 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![]()
๐Governance, Energy and Finance Committee โ Appropriation (Parliament) (Supplementary 2023-204) Bill 2024 and Appropriation (Supplementary 2023-2024) Bill 2024. The closing date for written submissions is 12:00pm 17 January 2025 - www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=277&id=4463 ![]()
๐ Education, Arts and Communities Committee โ Inquiry into Elder Abuse. The closing date for written submissions is 5pm 10 April 2025 - www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=269&id=4455 ![]()
๐ Local Government, Small Business and Customer Service Committee โ Inquiry into Volunteering in Queensland. The closing date for written submissions is 5pm 28 February 2025 - www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=267&id=4456 ![]()
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๐ TEEWAH BEACH/DRIVER COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA MANAGEMENT UPDATE![]()
๐ NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT (SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION BOATS) UPDATE![]()
๐ SAFE NIGHT PRECINCT NOOSA JANUARY 2025![]()
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๐QLD Government: www.grants.services.qld.gov.au![]()
๐Federal Government: www.grants.gov.au![]()
๐Noosa Council: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants![]()
๐Regional Development Australia: www.rdasunshinecoast.org.au/grants-and-funding![]()
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To finish! As always, the holiday season here at home saw a surge in visitor numbers, which is wonderful for our local economy, however not so on other fronts including an increase in anti-social behaviours and understandable frustrations๐ Thank you to all who worked hard over this period including QPS, MSQ, QPWS and AMSA for their enforcement efforts in our streets and homes๐ on our river ๐ค, and in our parks ๐ with gratitude to residents who report incidents ๐ ![]()
2025 must be a year of action to see a serious decrease on unacceptable behaviours as well other issues arising from the โover-lovingโ of Noosa. ![]()
See you on Monday! ![]()
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐จ With my appointment to the Health, Environment and Innovation Committee, it was good to catch up again with Narelle from the SCEC to discuss priorities for the new term, including that all important IEPA โ and the need to reduce impacts from the โover lovingโ of Noosa! ![]()
For information of the Sunshine Coast Environment Council head to ๐ www.scec.org.au/ ![]()
For information on the Health, Environment and Innovation Committee, head to ๐ www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=274
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have advised of the upcoming nighttime closure of the Cooroy Elm Street Bridge from 6pm to 6am on Sunday 19 and Monday 20 January 2025 due to resurfacing works. These works are associated with the broader program of works taking place along Myall Street/Cooroy Connection Road.![]()
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๐The bridge closure will mean a significant detour for motorist wishing to travel from one side of Cooroy to the other between the hours of 6pm to 6am. ![]()
๐ The detour will utilise the Bruce Highway between exits 230 (Cooroy Connection Road) and 237 (Pomona), connecting back into Cooroy via Myall Street or Elm Street, depending on the direction of travel. See image below.![]()
๐ Arrangements are in place to maintain regular bus services, and emergency vehicles will be given priority access through the work site.![]()
๐ Should weather or construction conditions impact the scheduled date, motorists will be informed of updates via Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) near the work site. ![]()
๐Updates can also be accessed by calling 13 19 40 or visiting qldtraffic.qld.gov.au.![]()
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For further information contact North Coast TMR on 5451 7055 or email northcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au
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๐๐ ๐๐๐! ๐ขOur team is passionate about supporting our wonderful community, and here to assist you with State-related matters. Whether answering personal inquiries, providing advocacy advice, relevant contacts, or congratulatory letters for milestones such as significant wedding anniversaries and birthdays, we are available online or in person.![]()
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๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐! ๐ Welcome to 2025, and the many beautiful moments to be enjoyed๐ From sunrise to sunset, how many can you think of? One of mine as you can see is water! ๐ ๐
