Noosa 360

Tropical Cyclone Alfred and even more wet weather! Our communities and broader Southeast Queensland (SEQ) demonstrated incredible resilience and tenacity during Cyclone Alfred, as well after with our minor floods. Noosa was fortunate to experience just a sample of what…

As an Independent Member of Parliament (MP), it is important for Sandy to hear directly from Noosa residents, as she does not adopt the ideology or beliefs of any particular political party, nor her own views, and strives to represent…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 21st of March 2025: As I spoke about in Parliament this week, our communities and broader Southeast QLD demonstrated incredible resilience and tenacity during…

As we farewell summer, with wild weather forecasted as I write due to Cyclone Alfred, if you have not already made preparations please head NOW to www.getready.qld.gov.au and for Noosa information use the Disaster Dashboard at https://disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au/ Stay alert and…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 23rd of January 2025: Welcome to 2025 fellow Noosans, and to my first column of the year which at the start is a mix…

The 58th Parliament is Open! A festive affair with a nineteen-gun salute fired from cannons at Kangaroo Point, announced the Governor’s arrival at Parliament House and her Opening speech in the former Legislative Council Chamber. This was followed by an…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 29th of November 2025: With elections now past, both here in QLD and the US, there is no doubt that the majority are thankful…

With recent bad behaviours on Hastings Street during a visitor spike on school holidays in Noosa, operation November Kilo was launched where police dealt with several offenses including four assaults occasioning bodily harm, three wilful damage, three possessions of dangerous…

Noosa Hospital now able to expand The Court determination overturning the previous Noosa Council’s decision in 2023, to deny the Noosa Private Hospital to expand onto an adjacent lot, is a good outcome for our community considering the need for…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 27th of September 2025: Wow, the beautiful spring sunshine has arrived, however other areas have seen storm clouds looming, and I do not mean…

$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…

As mentioned in our May 2024 Noosa 360 update, with a ‘no anchoring zone’ 60m from the southern shoreline that commenced on 15 July,  there is currently a trial exemption for vessels under 5m to access shops, services or to…

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…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 16th of March 2024: Consultations, or getting your views on government proposals, projects or provisions, take many forms. On multiple occasions I have called…

Recruitment process In Sandy’s recent Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents expressed concerns regarding inadequate training for new police recruits and fears that the current ‘$100,000 from day one’ advertising campaign will attract inappropriate candidates. In response, we have received…

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…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 23rd of November 2023: As I spoke about in Parliament last week, recent announcements of cuts to the Federal Government’s funding of Queensland’s infrastructure…

Wow! Our final newsletter for 2023 is here, and a bumper edition! There is so much to celebrate before my staff go on a well-deserved break, thank you to all encountered at the many Christmas events already held, and to…

With a continuing dry spell, and many new residents with concerns regarding running out of water, we have complied below to assist our community on what is available at the time of posting this Noosa 360 update (November 2023). State…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 29th of September 2023: With the culmination of a number of long advocacy journeys and the start of others, there is much to update…

After our advocacies to the Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Resources for land valuation and land tax relief, it was a positive that even though we did not get the valuation freeze requested nor increased land tax thresholds, that the…

As an Independent MP, it is important for Sandy to hear directly from Noosa constituents, as she does not simply adopt the ideology or beliefs of any particular political party, nor her own views, instead strives to represent the diversity…

A VERY big month of Parliament estimates hearings, community events, media requests, meetings, bill research and many messages/texts/calls regarding my intentions in the next state election, which is not until October 2024. To ‘put to bed’ the concerns, rumours, and…