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The following update (in italics) has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the construction of the Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement project: Work on the bridge is progressing well with a major component of…

This year’s Queensland Day Awards Ceremony was breathtaking as well record breaking, with 51 awardees and over 130 Noosans in attendance with so much love and appreciation generated. These incredible residents give their skills, time and expertise to us free…

Budget Week 2023 again held little in surprises, though a couple of deep disappointments for Noosa including the non-allocation for the expansion of the Advanced Manufacturing Hub at Sunshine Beach State High School. It is appreciated that cost of living…

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…

After being away for two Parliamentary sittings, a dose of COVID and a biannual dash to visit my grandies, how lucky we are to be able to keep working from anywhere, infected with anything!  A highlight was attending Committee with…

The following update (in italics) has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the construction of the Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement project: Upcoming Works: placement of bridge girders installation of steel bridge traffic barrier…

So much to share from Parliament and here at home this month including on the Cooloola Great Walk, Teewah management, pedestrian crossings, and much, much more. There were many moments of great celebration, as well deep shock and sadness, which…

REAL TIME FLOODING ALERTS MARCH 2023 In response to our advocacy for real time flood data to be available to Queenslanders, the Minister for Transport & Main Roads (TMR) has advised that flood monitoring equipment has been installed in the…

In response to resident concerns regarding tree clearing and the need for signage at the site of the new bridge, the Department of Transport & Main Roads have advised the following: Thank you for your recent enquiry about the Department…

Greetings from the first sitting of Parliament for 2023! With tabling’s in Chamber to be debated at the next sitting including efforts to reduce youth crime, and a Notice Paper with instrumental reforms regarding coercive control, a reminder that you…

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have provided the following information (in italics) in response to resident concerns regarding the impact of nightworks: Regarding nightworks for Kin Kin Bridge #2 specifically:  Due to the type of works required…

The following update, in italics, has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the construction of the Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement project: Upcoming works: bridge site preparation following clearing and grubbing first stage of…

A massive ‘Happy New Year’ to all fellow Noosans, I trust you enjoyed the holiday season which had both the ‘fabulous’ and sadly some ‘not so fabulous?  From festive Christmas events to New Year celebrations, our community spirit has filled…

With the exception of one small section of Gympie – Kin Kin Rd, all unsealed roads in our area are managed by Noosa Council rather than State Government. The Minister for Local Government’s Office have advised the following in relation…

The end of the year has rushed upon us in a flurry with so much to share since our last newsletter, especially as this is the last one for 2022, and written in advance to ensure a printed version is…

The following update regarding the construction of the Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement project has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR):   Upcoming Works: establishment of site compound on Kin Kin Road pre-construction environmental surveying…

A month of transit hence a late edition! With three sittings of Parliament, adjusting to our ‘transitory’ office and accommodation due to Parliamentary Annex works, and travelling with my committee to north QLD, my bags are permanently packed! A special…

This month’s newsletter celebrates being the big ‘50’, bringing an urge to revisit all editions since January 2018! Never could I have imagined the intense joys and challenges that our incredible community would face, from bushfires, a pandemic and then…

Budget Week 2022 held no surprises for Noosa, as our ‘big ticket items’ were not ready for funding. This included the remaining stages of the Tewantin Bypass, with the business case being finalised before end of year, and the remaining…

To access alll photos from the event, head here. Order of ceremony is alphabetical as per organisation. Chris Paterson – Bamboo Projects Chris has dedicated his life to supporting people with complex mental health concerns and disabilities. Chris has done…

Staff shortages, the ongoing housing crisis and the threat of more flooding served as the backdrop for May, in amongst two parliament sittings, a federal election and the invasion of mould into our homes, leading to vinegar being added to…

Further to our update in November 2021, the designs for Six Mile Creek Bridge have now been finalised. The new bridge will be 3 metres higher than the existing structure and will be sturdier and wider with room for active…

The month of ‘many long weekends’ brought with it relaxed restrictions, ‘mostly’ beautiful weather, celebrations, rejuvenations, and those ‘collaborations’ with family, friends, and fur-buds! For myself, the challenge of the moonboot was included, giving the term ‘balancing act’ a whole…

This month was one of flood recovery, and like so many in our community and elsewhere, I spent any spare moment gurney-ing, scrubbing and salvaging whatever we could. There were some sad moments peppered with great delights including that 98%…

A month of extremes which seems to be becoming the norm?! We had wonderful ceremonies and celebrations, Order of Australia Medals (OAM) awarded to Noosa’s Dr Susan Davis OAM and David Dunworth OAM, as well sad passing’s of much-loved Noosans…