Tag: News
Noosa can make a difference, says Aussie hero
ISOBEL COLEMAN Noosa Shire’s role in reducing road deaths in Queensland is just as crucial as any major city, according to Victoria Cross recipient...
Koala funding welcomed but more needed
ISOBEL COLEMANWhile local groups this week welcomed a funding announcement from the Koala Rescue and Rehabilitation Grants program, they say it’s not enough. ...
Premier’s plan to make it a Safe Night Out
JOLENE OGLE Premier Campbell Newman is calling on all Queenslanders to have their say on the new Safe Night Out Strategy, released this week....
Swinging days of summer over for kids?
JIM FAGANThe days of swinging from tree ropes and splashing into Weyba Creek could be over for local kids if the infrastructure and services...
Hit and run offender pleads guilty
JOLENE OGLEA Tewantin man has pleaded guilty to six charges, including the dangerous operation of a vehicle and the serious obstruction of police. ...
Electric buses – talks underway
JIM FAGANA vision of Noosa-style electric buses transporting passengers for free was described to Noosa Council’s infrastructure and services committee by Mayor Noel Playford...
Cyclists, motorists now face same fines
JOLENE OGLEAs Transport Minister Scott Emerson announced new road laws this week, Noosa cyclists told Noosa Today they were “sick of being treated as...
Break and enter, Tewantin
Police are investigating the break and enter of an IGA store in Tewantin yesterday morning. At about 3.30am, police attended the...
Move to restore Mill Point
JIM FAGANCooroora Historical Society and Noosa Museum want to develop the once thriving and now desolate 19th century settlement and timber mill site at...
Tait Duke Cottage relocation
Council-owned vacant land at 14-18 Earl Street, Tewantin, may be given over for community use for up to a maximum of 20 years and,...
Credit card surcharge favoured
Noosa Council is expected to introduce a credit card surcharge of 0.55 per cent on all Visa and MasterCard payments as soon as possible....
Call for volunteers for Carnivale
Art-loving volunteers are needed for the Australian Body Art Carnivale on May 3 to 4. Volunteers assist with tasks on...