Media Releases in News – Noosa Shire Council

COVID-19 Business Survey results

Nearly 80 per cent of Noosa businesses managed to continue to operate during the height of the restrictions of the global coronavirus pandemic,

Council opt out of buying Tewantin TAFE

Councillors have unanimously supported a decision to opt out of buying the Tewantin TAFE complex, due to the hefty financial impacts of COVID-19.

New group to give community greater say on river issues

Council will establish a Stakeholder Reference Group made up of representatives of key Noosa River user groups and organisations.

Council’s New Noosa Plan gets green light

Noosa has a new planning blueprint for the future with Council formally adopting the New Noosa Plan 2020.

Community partnership serves up meals for those in need

Local charities have teamed up with Noosa Council to provide meals for locals doing it tough.

Hinterland focus for Council’s $27M capital works program

A $27 million capital works program features in this year’s $125 million Noosa Council budget, with a focus on delivering key infrastructure projects in the hinterland.

Councillors endorse funding boost for community and sport facilities

Community amenities and sporting facilities across Noosa are set for almost $1 million in much needed improvements, as part of Council’s 2020-21 budget.

Councillors deliver rates notice freeze to bounce back from COVID

Noosa Councillors have delivered a freeze on rates notices as part of a “grassroots-style” $125 million budget that strives to guide residents and business on the COVID-19 road to recovery.

Council seeks assurances over AFL decision

Noosa Council has sought assurances from Queensland Health officials about the decision to base St Kilda AFL team in Noosa.

Council’s new health program gets over 65s moving

A new Council initiative is encouraging over 65s to bend and stretch in a bid for better wellbeing.

Community wins big with $2 million COVID funding

Fifteen key community projects are on the radar, thanks to $2 million funding from the State's Unite and Recover Stimulus Package given to Noosa Council.

Safety boost with completion of $2M Gympie Terrace project

Pedestrians and cyclists using Gympie Terrace – between Albert and Cloudsley Streets – can now enjoy an even safer journey, with the completion of a $2M works project.

A helping hand for community groups in COVID

TWO big hearted Noosa based businesses have come to the rescue of community and sport groups to help them bounce back from COVID-19

Kerbside collection deferred due to COVID-19, residents to be given a say

The impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic has forced Council to defer the annual kerbside rubbish collection. But residents will be given a say on its long-term future.

More than $30,000 to boost Noosa’s arts with latest RADF grants

Seven Noosa arts projects have shared in just over $30,500 in Council’s latest round of Regional Arts Development Fund grants.