AFFORDABLE HOUSING JANUARY 2019
There have been many ideas, FB shares, submissions and solutions offered in the last 2 years...
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VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM (VMS) JANUARY 2019
The Department of Fisheries has provided key points and some FAQ’s regarding the introduction of vessel tracking, its rationale and assistance provided to commercial fishers to help them transition to the next system....
Read MoreFISHERIES CONSULTATION JANUARY 2019
Following on from a recent visit to Noosa by the Minister & as reported by Noosa News; , the Department of Agriculture & Fisheries are seeking further input from commercial and recreational fishers regarding the...
Read MoreCOMMUNITY GROUPS – CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE JANUARY 2019
Community groups and not-for-profits have an opportunity to earn some extra income by becoming a recycling partner, with either Envirobank or Return-It in the Noosa electorate. Obtain your Scheme ID as a school, charity, club or...
Read MoreCONTAINERS FOR CHANGE – UPDATE #2 JANUARY 2019
It is FABULOUS to see the hundreds of loaded bags being dropped into the Envirobank pod today at Waves of Kindness (WoK) in Production St, Noosaville! However, can we ask everyone to be understanding in these first days as it is...
Read MoreCONTAINERS FOR CHANGE – UPDATE #1 JANUARY 2019
Concerns and issues regarding the roll-out of outlets in Noosa for taking bottles and cans are currently being addressed as follows: An Envirobank pod has been installed at Waves of Kindness (formerly known as Alpha and Omega)...
Read MoreTOLL ROADS INQUIRY UPDATE DECEMBER 2018
The State Government has responded to the report and recommendations of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the operation of Queensland’s toll roads. Read the full media release from the Minister. Palaszczuk Government supports calls...
Read MoreSUNSHINE COAST MOTORWAY UPDATE DECEMBER 2018
Safety improvement works on the Sunshine Motorway and Emu Mountain Road. TMR update as follows: “TMR would like to advise you of the end of year shutdown for works on the Sunshine Motorway and Emu Mountain Road wide centre...
Read MoreKOALA SIGNAGE DECEMBER 2018
TMR has advised the Noosa Electorate office that it has undertaken investigations into koala activity and road kill on the state-controlled McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah, to consider if signage or other mitigation strategies are...
Read MoreELANDA POINT FISH HABITAT NOVEMBER 2018
With the assistance from agencies, departmental staff and Ministers in progressing many issues, it has been invaluable in finding resolution for both individual constituent cases and community concerns. Of note, and as reported...
Read MoreFUEL PRICING & REPORTING UPDATE NOVEMBER 2018
The Minister’s Department has issued the following media release regarding the State Government’s latest initiative to address fuel prices in Queensland. Media Release – Minister for Natural Resources, Mines...
Read MoreINTEREST-FREE LOANS FOR SOLAR AND STORAGE NOVEMBER 2018
The Queensland Government is helping Queenslanders afford the upfront cost of household battery storage systems by offering interest-free loans and grants. These loans and grants are open to eligible Queensland households and...
Read MoreTMR – COOROY INTERSECTION UPGRADE NOVEMBER 2018
TMR has identified options to upgrade the intersections of Elm & Myall streets and Elm & Diamond streets in Cooroy in response to long standing concerns on safety and historical congestion. TMR has identified options to...
Read MoreGRANITE BAY – ROCKS DETERRING TURTLE EGG LAYING NOVEMBER 2018
The electorate office has been in contact with both QPWS and the Minister for Environment’s Office and received the following information relating to concerns around Turtle Egg laying in the Noosa National Park. Granite...
Read MoreTMR – LOUIS BAZZO ROAD ROADWORKS NOVEMBER 2018
Upcoming bitumen resurfacing work will commence on approximately 2.5 kilometres of Louis Bazzo Drive (Boreen Road), Boreen Point. Works will involve resurfacing the road between Cootharaba Downs Road and Lake Flat Road. The...
Read MoreCONTAINERS REFUND SCHEME – UPDATE NOVEMBER 2018
We have received numerous comments and feedback from constituents and have obtained information and responses from CoEx and Departmental staff as follows… Question – Why are we going to be charged at point of...
Read MoreEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN FOR NEW QUEENSLAND ECOTRAILS – MINISTERIAL RELEASE NOVEMBER 2018
Investors are being enticed to develop three new ecotourism trails in North Queensland and the Sunshine Coast. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones and Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne...
Read MoreCONTAINERS FOR CHANGE – QUEENSLAND RECYCLING SCHEME OCTOBER 2018
Each year, approximately 3 billion beverage containers are generated in our state alone and are the second most littered item. So to help us all improve our recycling efforts and keep our beautiful environment litter-free,...
Read MoreFUTURE DROUGHT FUND ANNOUNCED BY PRIME MINISTER OCTOBER 2018
The Federal Government is establishing a $5 billion Future Drought Fund that guarantees support against future droughts faced by farmers and communities in rural and regional Australia. The Fund starts with an initial $3.9...
Read MorePARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES UPDATE OCTOBER 2018
Queensland’s Parliamentary Committees have continued to progress the Parliament’s work through inquiries into Bills, public accounts, public works and a range of policy issues. The inquiries have involved committees holding...
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