Media Releases in News – Noosa Shire Council

Flexible payment options to help Noosa ratepayers

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart says help is at hand for residents and businesses facing difficulty paying their rates due to the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Leading artists join Noosa Regional Gallery’s new masterclass series

Noosa Regional Gallery today announced the launch of its second professional artist training program.

Roadshow to help Noosa residents impacted by housing crisis

When their rent went up by $150 overnight, Helen and her partner couldn’t afford the increase, were evicted and found themselves at risk of homelessness.

Latest RADF grant round supports five local artists

Five local artists have shared in $19,000 worth of funding in the latest Noosa Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant round to help them develop their projects.

Council approves more than $73,000 for environmental projects

Noosa Council has approved more than $73,000 to support a host of local initiatives in the latest round of Environmental Projects and Alliance Grants.

Council looks to tackle Noosa's housing crisis

Noosa Councillors have called for an urgent report aimed at tackling Noosa’s worsening housing crisis. The request for a detailed, independent data driven analysis on potential short, medium and long-term solutions won unanimous support at last Thursday’s meeting.

More than $160,000 in latest Community Grants round

Council has approved more than $160,000 for community groups, events and projects in the first Community Grants round of 2021/22.

Council’s pipe inspection program goes digital

Despite being below ground and out of sight, Noosa’s estimated 250-kilometre stormwater pipe network is by no means out of mind for Council’s Asset Management team.

ASPIRE to reduce waste to landfill

A new website is set to play a pivotal role in helping Noosa businesses to divert waste product from landfill.

Strategy looks to create a more active, healthy Noosa

The Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy marks a significant milestone in council’s commitment to address future congestion issues, reduce emissions and get more people active.

Pop Art Icon Peter Phillips and local artist Petalia Humphreys feature in two exciting new exhibitions

From the private collection of pioneering British Pop Artist Peter Phillips comes Noosa Regional Gallery’s latest exhibition, set to open Friday, July 16.

Trails off limits while plantation harvesting continues

Trails seven and eight of the Noosa Trail Network remain temporarily closed to allow for plantation harvesting.

Noosa welcomes $4 million boost for local infrastructure projects

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart has welcomed the Queensland Government’s $4 million investment in a host of Council infrastructure projects, to be rolled out over the next three years.

Gallery calls for entries in this year’s Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize

Noosa Regional Gallery has called for entries in this year’s Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize.

Funds for new initiatives in Noosa Council budget

Council’s $153 million 2021/22 budget includes a raft of new initiatives to support the community and provide what residents asked for during the budget consultation process.