Newsletter May 2023 – Edition #58
After being away for two Parliamentary sittings, a dose of COVID and a biannual dash to visit my...
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Newsletter April 2023 – Edition #57
There are many occasions to share this month including ANZAC Day highlighted on Page 4, and the...
Read MoreCOOLOOLA GREAT WALK UPDATE MAY 2023
In response to our advocacy regarding the need for better engagement about the Cooloola Great Walk Project and Kabi Kabi First Nations People, we have received the following from the Minister for Environment: The Queensland...
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TEEWAH AIRFIELD APRIL 2023
The Department of Environment and Science (DES) approached Noosa Council in 2022 regarding...
Read MoreLAND VALUATIONS & LOCAL GOVERNMENT RATE CALCULATIONS MARCH 2023
The Land Valuation Act 2010 requires that the Valuer-General undertake an annual valuation of all land in a local government area except in unusual circumstances or after consideration of: A market survey report for the local...
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Newsletter February 2023 – Edition #55
Greetings from the first sitting of Parliament for 2023! With tabling’s in Chamber to be debated...
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SC FLIGHT PATHS UPDATE FEBRUARY 2023
We have received the following advice, in italics, from Airservices Australia (ASA) regarding the...
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Newsletter January 2023 – Edition #54
A massive ‘Happy New Year’ to all fellow Noosans, I trust you enjoyed the holiday season which had...
Read MoreYOUTH CRIME/RECIDIVISM JANUARY 2023
Youth offenders, repeat offenders – their crimes and behaviours across QLD understandably have brought forward calls for greater punishments as part of further deterrence and consequences for their actions. Locally, we...
Read MoreSPEED LIMIT REVIEW PROCESS JANUARY 2023
The speed limit review process on state-controlled roads, has a strong emphasis on road safety and includes a risk-based approach to the setting of limits. A range of factors are considered including the alignment and geometry,...
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Newsletter November/December 2022 – Edition #53
The end of the year has rushed upon us in a flurry with so much to share since our last...
Read MoreSIX MILE CREEK BRIDGE #7 UPDATE NOVEMBER 2022
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...
Read MoreTEEWAH COOLOOLA WORKING GROUP UPDATE OCTOBER 2022
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...
Read MoreSHARK NETS UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2022
Further to our previous update including the Minister’s response to Sandy’s Question on Notice, available at https://www.sandybolton.com/shark-nets-and-control-measures-update-26-july-2021/, Noosa Main Beach is currently...
Read MoreCOOLOOLA GREAT WALK ECOTOURISM PROJECT UPDATE AUGUST 2022
In response to questions and concerns raised at a Cootharaba Community Association meeting earlier in the year, the Department of Environment (DES), has provided the following responses. Issue CCA question/request Proposed...
Read MoreADDRESSING WORKPLACE SHORTAGES UPDATE JULY 2022
Some key take outs from the Workforce Shortages Group meeting on 21 July: NOOSA COUNCIL HOUSING STRATEGY UPDATE: Council has endorsed the Draft Housing Strategy which is now open for public feedback, including a survey, until 7...
Read MoreADDRESSING WORKPLACE SHORTAGES JULY 2022
In response to feedback from businesses regarding the difficulties they are experiencing with workplace shortages, we have received the following information from the Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for...
Read MoreBUDGET 2022 – 23 UPDATE
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...
Read MoreNATIVE TITLE, LAND RIGHTS & COOLOOLA GREAT WALK CONSULTATION – A SUMMARY
With concerns coming to our office regarding the Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism Project (CGWEP), a project between the QLD State Government, a private company CABN and the Kabi Kabi peoples, and the many often confusing...
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Newsletter April 2022 – Edition #48
The month of ‘many long weekends’ brought with it relaxed restrictions, ‘mostly’ beautiful...
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