Noosa 360

Sandy joined Noosa District State High School (NDSHS) Principal Stacy Wilmore, students and staff recently to open the new hall at their Pomona Campus. As mentioned in our June 2023 Noosa 360 update, NDSHS is a vital part of our…

Sandy Bolton MP, Member for Noosa is thrilled to announce that the Noosa District State High School – Pomona Campus will soon receive a state-of-the-art new hall, with an updated budget of $13 million The Sod Turning ceremony was held…

Following resident concerns regarding the placement of an ‘End 60’ sign instead of a ‘100’ speed sign as you leave Pomona on Yurol Forest Drive, the Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads’ office has provided below in response: The…

In response to the recent increase in truck movements on the ‘range,’ there are currently joint efforts underway to reduce impacts on our community and improve road conditions and overall safety. Increased activity from Cordwell’s Quarry has led to the…

To access all photos from the event, head here. Order of ceremony is alphabetical as per organisation. Marc Bright – All Abilities Golf Marc’s dedication and commitment to teaching golf to the All Abilities group for the past ten years…

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…

To access the photos from the Queensland Day Awards event, please visit here. Order of ceremony is alphabetical in order of the recipient’s last name.  Jackie Andrews from Waves of Kindness Jackie is an exceptional volunteer whose friendly nature &…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 7th of September 2025. The demonstrations across Australia regarding the federal government’s immigration/population policies, and lack of clarity around, have highlighted what can occur…

Noosa Queensland Day Awards 2025 Laughter, cheers, and moving tears filled The J Noosa as we celebrated sixty phenomenal volunteers for the Queensland Day Awards. Their tireless contributions shape our community, with combined over 600 years of unpaid time, care…

The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on 24 June 2025 and Sandy has raised concerns regarding the progress of the remaining stages of the Tewantin Bypass after perusing budget documents.  Given the additional $7.1 million, mentioned in our October…

To access the photos from the event, please visit here. Order of ceremony is alphabetical in order of the recipient’s last name.  Julie Ainscough from Noosa Womens Shed Inc  Julie has been involved with the Noosa Womens Shed since its…

With preliminary site establishment works nearing completion, Seqwater have provided the below update in italics on the ongoing Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project to advise that works will soon enter the main construction phase. Project Overview The Dam Improvement Project…

As mentioned in our August 2022 Noosa 360 update, in response to resident concerns, Transport and Main Roads (TMR) undertook a speed review of the full length of Louis Bazzo Drive between Pomona and Boreen Point. In December 2022, this…

Election Date, pre-poll and voting information Queensland’s State General Election is on Saturday, 26 October 2024 with pre-poll running for two weeks prior opening Monday 14 October from 8am – 6pm Mon to Friday at the following locations: Noosa Heads…

$3.8 million of State funding to Noosa Council A great outcome, as part of our efforts for greater accessibility, this funding is for two projects including an enhancement to the Cooroy Sports Complex, and wayfinding signage and cycle street for…

The Estimate Hearings follow the presentation of the Queensland 2024 Budget and gives an opportunity for State Members of Parliament (MPs) to ‘drill’ down into the details on how funds are being spent, or not spent. As mentioned in our…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 6th of July: Well, I had hoped to stick to my promise last time of focusing on the Budget this edition, however again with…

TO START! NOOSA MP QLD DAY AWARDS The J was packed full of laughter, love and cheers of delight as 150 residents gathered to honour 57 incredible volunteers at the Noosa MP Queensland Day Awards on the 6th of June.…

Queenslanders have endured ongoing financial and emotional hardship since the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes increases in domestic violence and mental health issues and a housing crisis. In addition, high inflations, with this budget addressing cost of living pressures through electricity…

To access the photos from the event, please visit here. Order of ceremony is alphabetical as per organisation. Chris & Kristy Paterson from Bamboo Projects Bamboo Projects is a local registered charity founded and led by husband-and-wife team, Kristy and…

It’s time to get ready! A little earlier than we would have liked getting ‘Team Noosa’ ready for the election in October, however with so many messaging and calling, there was little choice! As the only independent State Member of…

As our community gathered across our beautiful electorate and shire from beach to bush on ANZAC Day, we were filled with deep respect, love and appreciation for those who have defended, and continue to defend our nation with courage beyond…

This year, we again provided Quick Start Grants to help our local organisations. Thank you to all who applied, with more than we have ever had! Our volunteers are vital to our community, providing essential services, supports and activities that…

Seqwater have advised the following dates, times and locations for the community information sessions on the Lake Macdonald Dam Upgrade: Tuesday 13 Feb, 2:30-5pm – Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy Monday 19 Feb, 9:30am-12noon – Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple…

Happy New Year fellow Noosans! To say the festive season so far has been ‘full’ in all ways is an understatement! Locally, from the volume of visitors to hearts overflowing from the kindness and caring shown to each other, there…