Environment & Animal Protection

As discussed in our May update, we asked a Question on Notice of the Minister for Primary Industries seeking clarification on: when the trial decision-making framework to assess alternative shark mitigation technologies and strategies will be delivered what criteria will…

Our questions regarding the former Noosa North Shore Landing Ground Reserve, also known as the Teewah Airfield have continued, including seeking clarity on commitments made by government when they transferred the site to National Park in 2023, along with the…

With the beginning of whale migration season, our ongoing advocacy regarding Queensland’s Shark Control Program on behalf of residents, organisations and stakeholders, including Oceans For All, continues, including on a potential trial for whale deterrent technologies to prevent net entanglements.…

Following our previous NOOSA 360 updates regarding driver behaviour on Teewah Beach and within the Cooloola Recreation Area, concerns continue to be raised by residents and visitors regarding unsafe driving practices, particularly during peak holiday periods. As part of enforcement…

Following our February 2025 update regarding management planning for Tuchekoi National Park and Tewantin National Park, we followed up with the Minister for the Environment seeking an update on progress toward a full review and joint management planning. The minister…

Further to previous updates regarding the former Noosa North Shore Landing Ground Reserve (Teewah Airfield), Sandy recently asked a Question Without Notice (QWN) to the Minister for the Environment regarding the site, requesting that the department: make available the results…

During the 2024 State Election, the Queensland Government committed to establishing a Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority (SCWA) that includes Noosa. This proposal was announced despite there being no identified request from the Noosa community for local waterways to be governed…

Further to our June 2025 update regarding the former Noosa North Shore Landing Ground Reserve (Teewah Airfield), we have continued correspondence with the Minister for Environment seeking clarification on several outstanding matters. As previously outlined, trusteeship of the site transferred…

Further to our November 2025 update regarding wildlife warning signage and the inclusion of local wildlife rescuer contact details, we sought clarification from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) on whether amendments to the Manual of Uniform Traffic…

The final stage of the Noosa River Management Plan commenced on 1 January 2026, introducing a 28-day anchoring limit across the entire river system. As mentioned in our September 2025 Noosa 360 update, this follows the consolidation of the Stage…