When Jonathon met Charlie
JIM FAGANThe bonding was instant. Smart Pup retriever Charlie came into Jonathon Tardent’s home at Sunrise Beach on Tuesday and immediately went up to...
‘Sardine City’ – court victory for Council
JIM FAGANNoosa Council has had a massive victory in the Planning and Environment Court against a developer claiming nearly $53 million dollars in town...
New plan for Main Beach businesses?
A new policy for commercial use activities on community land will be considered by Noosa Council on Thursday night. Co-ordinator of...
Noosa Biosphere Reserve inspires others
The management model and experiences of Noosa Biosphere Limited (NBL) have been shared with prospective Biosphere Reserve nominee groups at UNESCO's 4th annual meeting...
Developer’s bid: Council asked to say no
A request for approval of another two years for a development permit for a material change of use for a 38-unit complex at Attunga...
‘It was time to draw the line,’ says Mayor
JIM FAGANNoosa’s long running battle to keep out developers like RV Thompson (Qld) Pty Ltd has cost multi millions of dollars but Mayor Noel...
DV most difficult part of policing
JOLENE OGLEMay is domestic and family violence month and while the Government is busy encouraging the community to not let “concern become regret” in...
NBN tower for Boreen Point
A recommendation that a NBN Co fixed wireless network tower be approved for 153 Lake Flat Road, Boreen Point has been recommended to Noosa...
Lest We Forget
‘We’ve only seven men left, sir . . . me, my four brothers and two others” JIM FAGAN It is 1919. The bridegroom...
Jail for hit and run offender
JOLENE OGLEThe man who struck a father and son as they crossed the road has been sentenced to 15 months jail and disqualified from...
Tell your story and win!
McCormick celebrates its 125th anniversary this year with a year-long Flavour of Together program. The goal is to connect people around the world as...
Pomona School wins Community Garden of the Year
The Sensory Garden at Pomona State School has been officially recognised as the “Gardening Australia 2013 Community Garden of the Year”. The Sensory Garden,...