Media Releases in News – Noosa Shire Council

Have a say to help shape the future of sport in Noosa

Residents can help Council develop a new Sport and Active Recreation Plan for Noosa by having a say online or at a series of planned pop-ups. The Plan will outline ways to develop sport locally, plus

Council's multi-faceted approach to conserving Noosa's koalas

Council is assisting a range of scientists and conservation agencies in a quest to conserve Noosa’s koala population. A number of projects are underway simultaneously across the Shire. Council&r

Feeding wildlife may be doing harm, Mayor Tony Wellington warns

The best way to encourage wildlife into your yard is to grow native food plants, says Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington. But many people use inappropriate human food to attract native wildlife, and accordin

Digital rates notices on the rise

5,000 (or 16%) of Noosa’s 31,000 ratepayers will this year receive their rates notices via email. That is a 250 % increase from January 2016. Rates notices go out next Tuesday January 17 and pay

Noosas traffic issues are in Councils sights

Each year at this time, there are frustrations voiced regarding traffic in Noosa, particularly to and from the Main Beach precinct. According to Mayor Tony Wellington, this is one of many transport is

Bigger economic development team to better support business

Council has expanded its economic development team to better support local business. CEO Brett de Chastel today welcomed Anthony Dow as Economic Development Manager, saying his appointment would help

Gifted painting a lasting reminder of the late Emma Freeman

Council has been gifted an Emma Freeman painting in memory of the late local resident who contributed much to the Noosa community. In gifting the painting, Cr Frank Pardon said it was fitting that Cou

New recruit to lead climate change planning

Council will appoint a Climate Change Project Coordinator in the New Year. The new project officer will oversee the development of Council’s Coastal Hazard Adaptation Plan. “The Coastal Ha

Treat the environment this Christmas and recycle your polystyrene packaging

Council has partnered with local business Rockcote to turn polystyrene packaging into innovative building products. Noosa Council’s Waste Manager Wayne Schafer said the launch of polystyrene rec

Common recycling misconceptions revealed

Noosa Council discovered a number of common recycling misconceptions at the recycling workshops it held during National Recycling Week. “More than 420 residents attended workshops and info

Fallen tree inspires upcoming Gallery workshops

An ancient Doonan tree, blown down in a storm, provides the inspiration for upcoming workshops at Noosa Regional Gallery. Artist Anne Harris will guide participants as they imagine the ancient tree&rs

Rufous Street Precinct construction work to start next year

Work on the new Rufous Street Precinct at Peregian Beach will begin next month after Council awarded a $768,000 construction contract on Thursday. Council will raise the existing crossing on David Low

Planning Court decision upholds Noosa Civic refusal

Mayor Tony Wellington has welcomed a Planning and Environment Court ruling on QIC’s Noosa Civic expansion plans. The Court upheld Council’s 2015 decision refusing an application to

Community projects to receive $197,000 in grants

Noosa Council has approved more than $197,000 in grant funding to be distributed among 33 community projects in the second round of Community Project Grants. This round provides a cash boost of

Gallery's toy-making workshop to help children in need

Noosa Regional Gallery is looking for local craft enthusiasts to help make soft toys for children in need. It’s part of a travelling toy-making workshop coming to the Gallery on January 8 - the