If you’re a large, predatory gambling business desperate to ‘socially wash’ some of the stink off your reputation, here’s an idea that sounds a lot like Christmas. Our Council-run Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy, now in its fourth year, is about
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s been raining in Noosa. A lot. But what I’ve been more concerned about is the cash – our cash – that’s been raining on Noosa Council and gathering in large, hidden puddles around our
To understand some of the big issues facing Noosa Council right now, we need to go back just a little to see what it’s come through in recent years. That journey can tell us a lot. There was a short-lived
Above all else, the reason Noosa has achieved a rare – albeit precarious – balance between humans and nature is that we have one of the most engaged communities in Queensland. Sadly this does not by itself guarantee that community
Our new Noosa Councillors will soon be getting up to speed on the Queensland-wide Conflicts of Interest Policy that is one of the guide rails that keeps our Council on track. But those rails don’t always follow a straight line.
Noosa Council has voted to send a strong reminder to the community that it is still focused on, and engaged in, environmental protection of Noosa River, despite recent events and decisions. Following a decision to delay further action on the
Government’s everywhere are being asked to back up their expansive claims on emissions reduction targets. Perhaps it’s time for Noosa Council to do the same. With the recent release of Council’s annual report, we have yet another document that restates
It’s become a common refrain as you walk around Noosa; here comes another consultation -for another plan, more well-meaning words…but if you want to see action that benefits our community – don’t hold your breath. Councillors pass motions indicating serious
If you’re a Noosa ratepayer, you may need to sit down for this. Earlier this year Noosa Matters revealed the current council had increased general rates by a whopping 40% in their four budgets since they were elected. That’s right,
Endorsement of the Noosa River Catchment Management Plan has been deferred until July 2024, following a 3-3 Noosa Councillor vote, with Mayor Clare Stewart’s casting vote breaking the deadlock. Concern from boating and fishing interests which use the river, about
If you’re a large, predatory gambling business desperate to ‘socially wash’ some of the stink off your reputation, here’s an idea that sounds a lot like Christmas. Our Council-run Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy, now in its fourth year, is about
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s been raining in Noosa. A lot. But what I’ve been more concerned about is the cash – our cash – that’s been raining on Noosa Council and gathering in large, hidden puddles around our
To understand some of the big issues facing Noosa Council right now, we need to go back just a little to see what it’s come through in recent years. That journey can tell us a lot. There was a short-lived
Above all else, the reason Noosa has achieved a rare – albeit precarious – balance between humans and nature is that we have one of the most engaged communities in Queensland. Sadly this does not by itself guarantee that community
Our new Noosa Councillors will soon be getting up to speed on the Queensland-wide Conflicts of Interest Policy that is one of the guide rails that keeps our Council on track. But those rails don’t always follow a straight line.
Noosa Council has voted to send a strong reminder to the community that it is still focused on, and engaged in, environmental protection of Noosa River, despite recent events and decisions. Following a decision to delay further action on the
Government’s everywhere are being asked to back up their expansive claims on emissions reduction targets. Perhaps it’s time for Noosa Council to do the same. With the recent release of Council’s annual report, we have yet another document that restates
It’s become a common refrain as you walk around Noosa; here comes another consultation -for another plan, more well-meaning words…but if you want to see action that benefits our community – don’t hold your breath. Councillors pass motions indicating serious
If you’re a Noosa ratepayer, you may need to sit down for this. Earlier this year Noosa Matters revealed the current council had increased general rates by a whopping 40% in their four budgets since they were elected. That’s right,
Endorsement of the Noosa River Catchment Management Plan has been deferred until July 2024, following a 3-3 Noosa Councillor vote, with Mayor Clare Stewart’s casting vote breaking the deadlock. Concern from boating and fishing interests which use the river, about