Surviving the tourist tsunami
It seems like a lifetime ago but in fact it’s only five years since then-mayor Tony Wellington burst the bubble of Noosa’s rapidly escalating...
Reigning champion backed by Bendigo
Surf Ironwoman Carla Papac has settled into the Noosa scene like a true local, and now the reigning champion is ready to put her...
Remember 2008 and vote YES
If my decades in local government have taught me one thing, it’s that genuine, informed community participation is always beneficial to good decision-making.
Whether it’s...
Our community heroes
Three outstanding volunteers have been honoured by the Bendigo Community Bank Tewantin-Noosa, Cooroy and Marcoola Community Hero Awards with a generous donation of $5000...
River plan questions to answer
At Council’s General Meeting, September 18, I moved a motion to move the River Plan to the next round of meetings to allow Councillors,...
Down the internet rabbit hole
As the Voice referendum campaign winds up I’ve been trying to put a finger on which part of the No side’s farrago of misinformation,...
Chamber fears DMP impact
Noosa Chamber of Commerce warns that scenarios in the Noosa Council Destination Management Plan could threaten Noosa Shire’s sustainability as a stand-alone local government.
“Severely...
Get ready for disaster season
‘Get Ready’ event on Saturday to help residents prepare for bushfires
Emergency services will be on hand at Pomona’s Stan Topper Park this Saturday with...
Join the garage sale trail
Join the Garage Sale Trail in November to turn your unwanted possessions into cash or grab yourself a bargain.
Noosa Council has joined more...
Council news
Council’s response to draft SEQ Regional Plan
As many of you may know, Noosa Council have finalised our submission to the Qld Government outlining concerns...
The Social Deck takes out Minister’s Buy Queensland Award
A Noosa-based company that assists under-represented groups achieve positive social and environmental outcomes has taken out the Minister’s Buy Queensland Award at a ceremony...
New exhibition celebrates creative collaborations
Noosa Regional Gallery and Noosa Council have announced the opening of a new exhibition that celebrates the diversity of creative collaborations on the Sunshine...
What You Should Know About Light Sensitivity and Your Eyes
Photophobia, or light sensitivity, is a condition that can make being around light uncomfortable or even painful. A lot of people have this problem,...
