Media Releases in News – Noosa Shire Council

Electric vehicles to help supercharge emissions reduction

Noosa Council is charting new territory in its drive to reach net-zero emissions with the addition of two electric vehicles to its fleet.

Satisfaction survey results to help guide Council decisions

Libraries, disaster management, waste management, parks and playgrounds, customer service and environmental protection are among Council’s strongest performance areas, as judged by the community.

Council welcomes retail centre court verdict

The Planning and Environment Court has upheld Council’s decision to refuse a large retail development on a site zoned for professional services.

Pay rates online to avoid COVID delays

With potential staffing issues amid ongoing COVID infections, Noosa Council is reminding residents there are several ways to pay your council rates.

COVID-safe call as Noosa records more than 1300 cases

With Noosa recording more than 1300 COVID-19 cases since Christmas, Council is urging residents and visitors to take simple steps to help protect themselves and slow the spread.

IGA lease change

The fit-out of the IGA shop at the Council-owned Sunrise Beach Shopping Centre is a step closer to starting.

Aquatic centre reopens

It's business as usual at the Noosa Aquatic Centre, with the facility reopening from 7am Saturday January 8, after a COVID scare earlier this week.

Sort Your rubbish load

A new education campaign is encouraging locals to sort their rubbish before heading to the waste facility to save time and money.

Dog Attacks on the Increase

A 72 per cent increase in dog attacks in last quarter compared to the same period last year has promoted a plea for dog owners to be more responsible.

Noosa Parade corridor upgrade locked in for 2022

Major work to upgrade the Noosa Parade corridor, one of Noosa’s busiest pedestrian and cycle routes, is a step closer following the awarding of the construction contract.

Industrial zones considered to house key workers

Councillors have backed a plan to investigate whether industrial zones could provide accommodation for key workers.

Energetic, experienced CEO ready for challenge

In a unanimous decision of Noosa Council, Scott Waters has been chosen to lead the organisation as its next Chief Executive Officer.

Sites proposed as Council looks at own land for affordable housing

Noosa Council will investigate whether two of its own land parcels can be used for affordable housing in an effort to tackle the shire’s worsening housing crisis.

Environmental Sensors to improve bushfire prediction capabilities

A series of advanced sensor stations have been deployed across the shire to collect data for use in bushfire prediction systems.

Go car free this festive season

It's feeling like Christmas as council’s Go Noosa Holidays transport program shifts into gear.