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As discussed in our July update, the public comment period on Noosa Council’s EPBC referral for the Beckmans Road upgrade (Tewantin Bypass Stage 2) had closed, with the outcome to determine the project’s next steps. We have since received an update from the Minister for Transport…

Following our June Update and with reference to the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Service Delivery Statement (p.2), which commits to conducting scientific research into shark populations and delivering a strengthened Queensland Shark Control Program for the protection of Queensland beachgoers, we submitted a Question on Notice to…

Transparency, accountability and good governance are fundamental to a healthy democracy. Queenslanders deserve confidence that public funds are spent wisely, government decisions properly scrutinised, and elected representatives genuine opportunities to hold ministers to account. That is why the Budget Estimates…

As reported in our May update, the State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee finalised its review of the Queensland Government’s Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-Mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026 and delivered a number of recommendations…

Following a Queensland Police Service (QPS) audit at our local public high schools, which revealed the vast majority of e-bikes and e-scooters were non-compliant with Queensland legislation, Sunshine Beach State High School (SBSHS), Noosa District State High School (NDSHS) and…

Every community is different and its local media outfits should reflect this uniqueness, not a statewide narrative. A 2022 Federal Inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers recommended the Australian Government review government advertising expenditure across all departments and agencies with a…

In response to community concerns raised regarding Noosa Shire Council (NSC) not being able to apply local laws on the current Transport and Main Roads (TMR) owned lot at the corner of Goodchap Street and Noosa–Eumundi, we sought a resolution…

With the current government committing $100,000 to a Burgess Creek catchment management plan before the 2024 State Election, Sandy has continued her efforts to ensure this is available in current allocations. We relayed the need to the government following the…

Following the one-hundred-day infrastructure review, the plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games has been released and generally well received from initial feedback locally with many positives for Queensland, including the spread of events. Venues are now proposed…