Newsletter April 2021- Edition #37
From major events to our Anzac Day commemorations, national awards to book launch’s, co-chairing...
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Author: SB Office
SECONDARY DWELLINGS – NOOSA PLAN 2020 (Noosa Council) APRIL 2021
The 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 MoreKIN KIN POMONA COORAN HEAVY HAULAGE, COURT CASE UPDATE APRIL 2021
Council staff recently inspected site and surrounding waterways after heavy rain, together with Department of Environment, including results from water probes in various locations external to the quarry. The result was that the...
Read MoreNOOSA RIVER TESTING UPDATE APRIL 2021
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...
Read MoreCOOROY INTERSECTION UPDATE APRIL 2021
As a result of the Cooroy intersection improvements consultation of over a year ago, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have advised that they investigated both roundabouts and traffic signals as part of early...
Read MoreCOOLOOLA RECREATION AREA FIRE PROHIBITION APRIL 2021
The 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 MoreTURTLE HATCHLINGS TEEWAH BEACH/COOLOOLA APRIL 2021
In 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 MoreHOUSING ACTION GROUP UPDATE MARCH 2021
Since 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,...
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Newsletter March 2021- Edition #36
After weeks spent in Parliament and travelling throughout Queensland with the Legal Affairs and...
Read MoreNOOSA RIVER STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE MARCH 2021
Following the completion of the Expressions of Interest (EOI) process undertaken by Noosa Council and Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee, we can update the following. The outcome...
Read MoreSIX MILE BRIDGE #7 UPDATE
We have been advised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) that design work has begun on the Six Mile Bridge #7 project. Tenders for the project design contract were called in late 2020, with award in early March...
Read MoreBRUCE HIGHWAY EXIT ROUNDABOUTS – NORTH COOROY
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have advised they originally included the landscaping and signage at this location to provide an entry feature in consultation with Sunshine Coast Council prior to the local...
Read MoreAUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED)
Advocacy 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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Newsletter February 2021 – Edition #35
To say that February has been outrageously busy would be an understatement. From vibrant community...
Read MoreKIN KIN POMONA COORAN HEAVY HAULAGE, COURT CASE UPDATE MARCH 2021
Summary of the roundtable meeting held 3rd March: Total fines to the value of $133,450 have now been issued by Noosa Council to the quarry operators over a 6 month period for non-compliance with the Quarry Management Plan....
Read MoreDAF BOATSHED UPDATE FEBRUARY 2021
Following Noosa Council giving conditional approval in June 2020 for the DAF Boatshed project, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has advised that the conditions associated with the approval have resulted in the need...
Read MoreNOOSA NATIONAL PARK CAR PARK FEBRUARY 2021
Queensland 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 MoreMP UPDATE FEBRUARY 2021
Evening 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 MoreNOOSA RIVER STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE EOI’S NOW OPEN FEBRUARY 2021
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...
Read MoreADDITIONAL FOREIGN ACQUIRER DUTY (AFAD) FEBRUARY 2021
In response to concerns raised regarding AFAD and comparisons between QLD and NSW, we have been advised the following: The Duties Act 2001 (the Act) imposes AFAD at a rate of 7 per cent of the property value where a foreign...
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