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
Noosa councillor Brian Stockwell has been officially reprimanded for breaching the Councillor Code of Conduct. The reprimand came from council at Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting following an itemised confidential discussion between councillors. Cr Stockwell had been reported to the Office of
If you have young children or grandchildren, you may have been introduced to the episode of Thomas and Friends titled “Too many fire engines”. I am quietly suspicious that this episode may have been written right here in Noosa.
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
Noosa councillor Brian Stockwell has been officially reprimanded for breaching the Councillor Code of Conduct. The reprimand came from council at Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting following an itemised confidential discussion between councillors. Cr Stockwell had been reported to the Office of
If you have young children or grandchildren, you may have been introduced to the episode of Thomas and Friends titled “Too many fire engines”. I am quietly suspicious that this episode may have been written right here in Noosa.