Media Releases in News – Noosa Shire Council

Dr Pages Road upgrade a win for hinterland tourism

Former Noosa Mayor Noel Playford today cut the ribbon on Council’s $5.6 million Dr Pages Road upgrade. Mr Playford said Dr Pages Road was already carrying an extra 100 vehicles a day since being

Get-together for Noosa community groups

Noosa Council presents a night of catching up for community groups at the Grants, Network and Nibbles night to be held 6-8pm, Thursday 14 July at The J. The night will bring community groups together

Graffiti vandals told to clean up their act

Council is cracking down on graffiti vandals following a spate of incidents at community facilities. Councillor Joe Jurisevic said police were investigating each case of vandalism, with Council quick

Boardwalk detour in place while lifeguard tower roof replaced

Council will close part of the Main Beach boardwalk and establish a detour for several days in July so contractors can replace the Main Beach lifeguard tower’s rusty roof. Noosa Council Facility

Noosa to lead electric vehicle charge

Mayor Tony Wellington says Council is considering installing roadside public charging stations as Noosa gears up for the global shift to electric vehicles. “Electric buses will hit our streets i

Noosa-style bus shelter fetches more awards

Noosa’s new-look bus shelters have continued their winning streak, this time collecting two Queensland design awards. The Majstorovic Architecture design won the Urban Design Award and Sustainab

Gain grant funding with advice from Council

Help is at hand for community groups looking for free advice about grant funding and how to apply. “The community development team is happy to explain the range of grants available from Council

More than $3000 in prize money up for grabs at GovHack

Noosa Council is again calling on local ‘hackers’ to join GovHack for a chance to win a share of more than $3000 in prize money up for grabs in 2016. GovHack teams use public or ‘ope

July 8 deadline to receive mid-year rates notice by email

To receive Council’s mid-year rates notice by email, visit Council’s website by July 8 to switch to paperless billing. Council’s Corporate Services Director Michael Shave said receiv

Sand pumping on hold for holidays

The restoration of Main Beach following the June 3 storm event is progressing well with more than 10,000 cubic metres of sand pumped back on to the beach. Pumping has been temporarily shut-down for th

Cash for projects and events in grants 'revamp'

Noosa Council has approved more than $93,000 in one-off grants for 18 community projects in the recent half-yearly round of applications. In addition, Council will distribute $47,500 annually, for thr

Three-year cash boost for community groups

A wide range of community groups are set for a cash boost in the first round of Noosa Council’s new Community Alliance Grants. At its June Ordinary Meeting, Council approved $133,500 of Communit

Council to auction 20 years' worth of surplus goods at quarry

Old bridge timbers, sand dredging pipes, bus shelter parts and pavers from streetscape upgrades are among the goods to go under the hammer at Noosa Council’s Quarry Auction on Saturday, July 9 a

Colourful canoe to launch NAIDOC Celebrations at the Gallery

An outrigger canoe illustrated with intricately hand-painted Indigenous art will make a splash at Noosa Regional Gallery this July, in celebration of NAIDOC Week. Nandjimadji Art Group, a collective o

Grants deliver early Christmas cheer

Council is getting into the Christmas spirit early this year with more than $35,000 being allocated to support local festivities. A host of events have been approved to receive Community Festive Event