Noosa 360

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…

Sandy joined the Noosa Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) team to finally open their new Boat Shed earlier this week, with Minister Mark Furner and Director General Graeme Bolton in attendance.  With the original building established in the 1960s, the…

$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…

Funding and Traineeships Catching up with recent recipients of our Noosa MP grants including Rise & Thrive, Noosa Landcare, Noosa FM, and Patches of Cooroy was both a joy and educational! We learnt of intensive trauma intervention, prevention, and recovery…

With some confusion regarding whether the Cooloola Recreation Area is a National Park and even what a Recreation Area is, below is some clarity regarding. The general Cooloola coastal area stretches south of Wide Bay, from Rainbow Beach and Double…

The Federal Court has made a determination setting out the non- exclusive native title rights of the Kabi Kabi people to certain lands on the Sunshine Coast. The areas specific to the Noosa State Electorate can be seen on the…

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…

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…

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…

Wow, what a month! Between travelling across Queensland with my Youth Justice Reform Committee, the first sitting of Parliament, and the endless early ruckussing/campaigning/politicking by parties in readiness for the State Election in October, there has never been a dull…

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…

As per our October 2023 Noosa 360 update, the Noosa Shark Nets Working Group is now established and for anyone who would like to be involved/contribute, please email sunshinecoast@surfrider.org.au. Following further enquiries from our office to the Queensland Minister for…

This edition was written early to meet the Australia Post deadlines for the Annual Connect mail out, so don’t forget to subscribe to receive the Christmas edition as there will be much, much more to share! This month was one of…

Hearing what our representatives have to report on behalf of their businesses whether via Chambers of Commerce or Business Associations is so important. As part of Sandy’s latest update to the roundtable, she relayed the following: SEQ REGIONAL PLAN www.sandybolton.com/draft-southeast-queensland-regional-plan-update-october-2023…

Per our March Noosa 360 update, the awaited report from Noosa Council staff was released in June for the Noosa Councillors to consider in relation to advocating for state funding for any extra or increased boating infrastructure. This report is…

It has been a really big month, so forgive that we were not able to fit everything in as it would have been 10 pages! Firstly, thank you to all who attended the information sessions and sent submissions regarding the…

As an Independent Member of Parliament (MP), Sandy at times is asked about her policies and where she stands on a particular issue. Simply put, her policies are to deliver to the Noosa Electorate outcomes in line with community expectations,…

There are many occasions to share this month including ANZAC Day highlighted on Page 4, and the Easter break which happily saw much better statistics behaviour wise. Teewah Beach had 541 Random Breath Tests (RBT’s) resulting in 2 drink and…

The Kabi Kabi Registered Native Title Claimants (Kabi Kabi RNTC) have provided the following responses in italics to questions asked (in green) to our office following a women’s gathering at Poona Lake. Where responses concern government legislation and/or approval processes,…

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…

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…

In response to ongoing advocacy from our office and residents alike, the Department of Environment and Science (DES) have proposed that two sites be relocated to alternative sites along the route. We have been advised the following: New proposed Site…

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…