Australian politics news and info
Sunshine Coast Council CEO Emma Thomas. In 2023 there are more women in leadership roles than ever before and at Sunshine Coast Council, Emma Thomas has made it to the very top. On International Women’s Day, the CEO reflected on being a woman in the workforce and the many changes she’s experienced over her career. … Read more
Monday March 20, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Star pleads guilty to buying casino chips with credit cards Queensland tourism adds a few more gongs to the collection Aussie special forces soldier to be charged with Afghanistan war crime Rapist who ‘took child’s innocence’ given probation Dancing spiders, parasite wasps: Why our amazing wildlife keeps getting wilder … Read more
Monday March 20, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Star pleads guilty to buying casino chips with credit cards Queensland tourism adds a few more gongs to the collection Aussie special forces soldier to be charged with Afghanistan war crime Rapist who ‘took child’s innocence’ given probation Dancing spiders, parasite wasps: Why our amazing wildlife keeps getting wilder … Read more
Police are searching for three men after an alleged stabbing on a suburban Gold Coast street. Key points: Police are searching for three men in relation to a stabbing at Varsity Lakes They do not believe the victim and alleged offenders were known to each other A 20-year-old Coomera man is in hospital with non-life-threatening … Read more
Tia-Clair Toomey’s resume reads like a win sheet for a whole team rather than just one athlete. Key points: CrossFit is a competitive sport, incorporating weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, kettlebell lifting, calisthenics, strongman and others Tia-Clair Toomey has won the CrossFit championship six times from 2017—2022, being declared the world’s fittest woman Toomey has also competed at The Olympic Games, … Read more
Aged care expert Megan D’Elton has joined forces with Renee Blake, manager of Laguna Estate. By Abbey Cannan Two powerhouse Noosa women have joined forces to be able to support the community to live as long as they can in their homes. Aged care expert Megan D’Elton and Laguna Estate manager Renee Blake jumped at … Read more
Noosa Council will seek State Government approval to again provide paid parking in Noosa Heads Lions Park. Council has honoured a commitment to return Noosa Heads Lions Park to the community on long weekends and school holidays once COVID restrictions had eased. The decision at Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting could also see this greenspace eventually no … Read more
The ZEN team. Supplied. By Zero Emissions Noosa Zero Emissions Noosa is proud to announce they are leading the charge in the implementation of community batteries in the shire, and they want you to be part of it! Noosa and Hinterland residents are invited to come along to interactive sessions about community batteries being held … Read more
Artist impression of the southern entry to the park. One of the most consistent surf breaks on the Sunshine Coast is fringed by a grassy beachfront and popular parkland, which is a delight for locals and visitors alike. Backed by a shopping and entertainment strip and fronting the sparkling foam of Coolum Beach are Lions … Read more
A bidding war is underway for the rights to build the proposed Brisbane Live 2032 Brisbane Olympics Arena as Redlands City Council reveals plans for its proposed Birkdale community precinct. Key points: A consortium led by Live Nation Entertainment is in a bidding battle against ASM-Global to build the Brisbane Live stadium The Birkdale Community Precinct draft … Read more
After opening 28 years ago and helping more than half a million residents, a council customer service centre is relocating. Sunshine Coast Council’s Caloundra customer service counter at Omrah Avenue has closed for refurbishment and will tomorrow open at its new location at 77 Bulcock Street. Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said the move was … Read more
A group of aged care residents move their hands across the surface of a table as they gather in the facility’s recreation room. In front of them are fluorescent orange fish that move when a hand touches them. It’s all part of a magic table or tovertafel, a new addition to the list of activities … Read more
Mortality rates of koala joeys could be greatly reduced by a non-invasive stress testing kit being trialled by a Queensland university. Key points: Mortality rates of orphaned koala joeys could be greatly reduced by a non-invasive stress test kit The kit is less invasive and uses scat samples to test for cortisol levels The method … Read more
A new council logo is part of a refreshed council brand that is more accessible for the visually impaired and “articulates the aspirations of Noosa”. At this week’s General Committee meeting, councillors agreed that after 30 years and to complement the soon-to-be released Corporate Plan, an opportunity existed to undergo a brand refresh for the … Read more
Council’s STA local laws are working well in Noosa. Margie Maccoll A 12 month review of Noosa Council’s Short Stay Letting Local Law has determined the law is working well and requires no changes but improvements were needed for application processing, compliance and enforcement. The results of the review were delivered this week to council’s … Read more
Noosa’s refreshed brand A refreshed council brand that is more accessible for the visually impaired and articulates the aspirations of Noosa has been endorsed by councillors. At Monday’s General Committee meeting, councillors agreed that after 30 years and to complement the soon to be released Corporate Plan, it was opportune to undergo a brand refresh … Read more
The artist behind a controversial light installation on the northern Gold Coast says her work has been used as a scapegoat amid complaints of car hoons and years of community criticism. Key points: Gold Coast City Council is considering the disposal of two public art sculptures following community criticism An artist has called for council to reconsider, saying … Read more
The front lines of the conflict in Ukraine are a far cry from Australian shores, but the tactics observed in the fighting in Europe are shaping the way Australian troops are preparing for war. Key points: Tactical fighting in Ukraine is influencing how Australian troops are preparing for war More than 1,500 defence personnel are taking … Read more
Turtle hatchlings emerge from a nest. Margie Maccoll An ambitious plan to immediately implement a Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map was hatched by Noosa Council this week which may result in stepped up enforcement measures this Easter to halt illegal driving on Noosa North Shore’s coastal dunes to protect turtle hatchlings. With sea turtles identified … Read more
Noosa Eastern Beaches Foreshore plan community consultation has been extended. Noosa Council has extended the consultation period for the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserve Management Plan to 31 March. The extension aims to give ratepayers and other members of the community more time to provide feedback on the proposed plan. To ensure that everyone has an … Read more