Noosa 360

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…

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…

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…

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…

Our advocacy on the management of visitation to the Teewah–Noosa North Shore beaches has continued on behalf of Noosa residents and stakeholders. In September 2025, Noosa Council sent us a list of priorities on behalf of Noosa Council and Teewah…

Having written to the new government after the 2024 State Election regarding the assistance promised by the former government on the relocation of sports clubs from the former Noosa North Shore Landing Reserve (the Reserve), the Minister’s response included the…

The Queensland Police Service has provided the following enforcement statistics collected during Operation Sandstorm, a four-day operation conducted across the Noosa North Shore, Teewah Beach, and Cooloola Coast areas during the Christmas holiday period to target inappropriate and non-complaint behaviour.…

Noosa Council’s recent media release regarding the Teewah Cooloola Working Group’s (TCWG) submission to the Cooloola Recreation Area Management Plan consultation resulted in some community questions and confusion, hence this update with further information. The TCWG has been in operation…

In May 2024, DES advised that the site will be transferred to National Park, and it is expected that the Lot will be dedicated as National Park in the third quarter of 2024. As updated previously, we had sought to…

The release of the overdue response from the Sustainable Visitor Capacity Management study (SVCMS) has occurred, as well as the draft Cooloola Recreation Area Managenment Plan, which is now open for consultation until 4 June 2024. During a recent briefing…

The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has commenced a study on beach driving, funded by the Queensland Government’s Motor Accident Insurance Commission, and are seeking participants who have driven on Noosa Northshore, Teewah, Rainbow or Double Island beaches in…

In response to resident concerns regarding the lack of speed cameras on Teewah Beach, Sandy asked a Question on Notice (QON) to the Queensland Minister for Police. Their full response is below and can be viewed in the official parliamentary…

Sandy has continued advocacy on the issues impacting Cooloola and the Noosa North Shore including for the release of the overdue recommendations that emanated from the Sustainable Visitor Capacity Management study. As part of these efforts, Sandy asked a Question…

Our office has been provided the following enforcement statistics collected during one of the targeted operations for Noosa North shore, Teewah Beach and Double Island between 27/12/2023 and 30/12/2023: Enforcement type Statistics Random breath testing 229 with 1 reading a…

On the lead up to any peak period, Sandy advocates to ensure our frontliners have additional resources as part of managing the extra volume. As part of this, she asked a Question on Notice (QON) in the last Parliament sitting…

The Department of Environment and Science (DES) approached Noosa Council in 2022 regarding transferring trusteeship of the Teewah airfield reserve back to DES for conservation purposes. A small portion of the site is an airstrip and has been used historically…

The Teewah Cooloola Working Group (TCWG) met in December 2022, with the Department of Environment & Science giving a briefing on the processes following the Cooloola Visitor Capacity Study. We are all eagerly awaiting their target of mid-February for an…

In response to concerns from local residents who have received fines when forgetting to renew their annual Vehicle Access Permit (VAP) to drive along the beach, we have been in contact with the Minister for Environment and senior QLD Parks…

With meeting delays experienced during COVID-19, advocacy has continued outside of these meeting formats. Conferring with Noosa Council recently, it was determined that this group would meet again following the outcomes being known from the QLD Parks and Wildlife (Department…

In response to questions regarding current vs historic figures for Cooloola, including both Vehicle Permits and Camping Numbers, we have been provided the following. These figures indicate a decrease of visitors in 2020 when compared to previous years. This could…

In response to turtle hatchlings emerging on Teewah Beach which is an important breeding ground for endangered marine turtles, better protection during turtle season will be discussed at the next Teewah Cooloola Working Group in Mid-April. In addition, this issue…

From February 2021, camp site bookings at Teewah Beach will change. The open camping area will be divided into seven separate camping zones, allowing campers to choose a zone to camp before arriving at the site as part of safety…

With number plate recognition now in place at various locations, it is important that all users obtain necessary permits to avoid fines. More information at https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/management/managed-areas/recreation/vehicle-permits We have requested a meeting with the new Minister on several historical concerns within…

Due to COVID-19 and the local government elections, the group have not met nor progressed any draft recommendations since their last meeting at the end of 2019.  I have discussed with Mayor Clare the future of this group and the…

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…