Newsletter – April 2019 – Edition #14
Where to start? This has certainly been the month of problematic processes, insufficient...
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Author: SB Office
SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT – FLIGHT PATHS APRIL 2019
Airservices Australia (a Federal Government owned organisation) are seeking public feedback on the proposed flight paths and it’s important that everyone makes a submission before 30th April. You can do so at...
Read MoreIT IS LAW NOW – LANDHOLDERS TO BE REIMBURSED DURING NEGOTIATIONS APRIL 2019
Queensland landholders can be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred in negotiating conduct and compensation agreements with a resource company – as of today (April 19) – regardless of whether or not an...
Read MoreNOOSA NORTH SHORE – EASTER HOLIDAY UPDATE APRIL 2019
There will be extra QPWS and QPS officers patrolling over the long weekend, as well as signage and messaging regarding permit and high tide conditions, with high tide at 7.43am and extra swell and wind conditions predicted....
Read More2019 QUEENSLAND DAY AWARD NOMINATIONS
Noosa is home to some really incredible, selfless and inspirational people. Maybe you’d like to share what makes them special in the eyes of your club or organisation? Celebrating its fourth year, the latest opportunity to...
Read MorePRICING REVIEW OF THE CONTAINER FUND SCHEME APRIL 2019
The Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) has been asked to undertake a review of pricing impacts from the Container Refund Scheme over the first 12 months of its operation. The Commission will monitor and report on: • the...
Read MoreOPERATIONAL COOL BURN BLAZES ACROSS THE STATE IN PREPARATION FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON APRIL 2019
Landholders are being urged to educate themselves about bushfire mitigation as Operation Cool Burn officially launched across Queensland today. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford and Queensland Fire and...
Read MoreMEDICINAL CANNABIS UPDATE APRIL 2019
Seriously ill Queenslanders will have faster access to medicinal cannabis under new laws which make the prescription process easier passed in Parliament tonight. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Steven Miles said the...
Read MoreLAND FOR HOUSING (TINY HOUSE) APRIL 2019
Hi Sandy. At the Polkadot Tiny Houses 2 event you mentioned there was a parcel of land becoming available but you couldn’t disclose it for 2 weeks. Can you now release that information and what its zoned for? COMMENTS Hi...
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Newsletter – March 2019 – Edition #13
It has been a big month, including the Skilling Queenslanders for Work trainees starting at the...
Read MoreRAIL SERVICE BETWEEN GYMPIE NORTH AND BRISBANE – MINISTERIAL RESPONSE MARCH 2019
The Noosa Electorate office has received the following information as part of a Ministerial response, regarding an enquiry in relation to rail and potential shuttle services between Gympie North and Brisbane as follows:...
Read MoreRESPONE TO MP QUESTIONS ON NOTICE QON CYCLING MARCH 2019
Thank you to the many people who have posted social media comments and sent emails to me regarding my recent QON relating to cycling. Please before I elaborate on my recent QON that appears to have offended and created some...
Read MoreHORSE MANURE IN NATIONAL PARKS MARCH 2019
Thank you for your recent feedback. We have been in touch with the relevant Department regarding enquires around horse manure and related matters and we have been provided the following points of relevance on the matter: • Due...
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NOOSA MP SURVEY 2019 – COMMENTS SUMMARY NOW UPLOADED MARCH 2019
Access collated comments / questions and responses – grouped under topic headings, and...
Read MoreQUEENSLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL OFFSETS FRAMEWORK MARCH 2019
Queenslanders can have their say on how the state’s extraordinary biodiversity values can continue to be protected and improved as the state continues to grow. The release of a discussion paper on the environmental offsets...
Read MoreSOLAR AND BATTERY INSTALLATION GRANTS FEBRUARY 2019
Regional Queenslanders are jumping on board the next wave of renewable energy, with solar and battery installation grants disappearing quickly. There are over 2150 applications on the State Government’s books already, the clock...
Read MoreLAKE MACDONALD DAM UPGRADE FEBRUARY 2019
Seqwater has prepared a draft impact assessment report (IAR) for the Lake Macdonald aka Six Mile Creek Dam Safety Upgrade project which is now available. To view the report and make a submission on the project’s potential...
Read MoreSCHEDULING OF PLANNED BURNS IN NATIONAL PARKS FEBRUARY 2019
The Department has provided to the Noosa Electorate Office the following information and points of relevance with regard to planned burns in National Parks. Updates, notifications and advice will be provided as it becomes...
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NOOSA MP SURVEY 2019 – SUMMARY FEBRUARY 2019
Thank you to all who participated in the 2019 Survey. With nearly 750 responses, it has provided a...
Read MoreHAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN QLD FEBRUARY 2019
The State Government has today released a draft strategy that paves the way towards better waste management in Queensland. Queenslanders are now able to have their say on the draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery...
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