Media Releases in News – Noosa Shire Council

Waterway photo competition winners announced

Four keen photographers' love of Noosa’s waterways has won them a prize! Noosa Council and Unitywater have named four winners in this year’s Connect to Your Creek Week photography

Library seeks volunteer literacy tutors

Noosa Library Service is calling for volunteer tutors to help deliver its Community Literacy Program. Tutors work one-on-one with program participants to help improve their literacy and numeracy skill

Council powering through capital works program

Noosa Council is on track to complete the bulk of its 2015/2016 capital works program by June 30, with spent and committed funds tallying just over $25M. Planning and Infrastructure Director Martin Dr

Boost for business mentors

Noosa Council has approved $5000 worth of financial support for a local business mentoring program. Council last night approved the funding for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland No

Plan to improve koalas' plight open for comment

Residents can have a say, from today, on Council’s plan to protect the Shire’s koalas. The Draft Noosa Shire Koala Conservation Plan will be open for comment at Council’s Your Say No

Active Mums program back for second round

Noosa's Active Mums program is back for a second round, with Council calling for expressions of interest from mums and activity providers keen to take part. Almost 200 mums registered to take part

New wheels for local SES

Noosa State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers are now better equipped to respond to disaster situations with a new $70,000 vehicle from Noosa Council. Local SES Controller Stan Ryan took receipt of t

Council to fly the flag for inclusive Noosa

Noosa Council will fly a rainbow flag on May 17 in support of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie said the gesture affirmed Council’s objecti

Have a say on the Sunshine Beach Skatepark upgrade for a chance to win

Noosa Council and Convic, a skatepark design company, is inviting residents to put forward their ideas on the design of an upgrade of the Sunshine Beach Skate Park. A public meeting to gather input fr

Noosa’s new councillors report for duty

Noosa’s newest councillors have wasted no time starting work, this week receiving back-to-back staff briefings on Council’s business areas and local government responsibilities. Cr Ingrid

April 11 start date for William Street fix

Council contractors will start repairing a riverside section of Noosaville’s William Street, from April 11. Council’s Infrastructure Planning and Design Manager Nick Wellwood said the cont

Pop-ups on Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan at Libraries

To find out more about Council’s draft Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 2016-2024 and to have a say, pop along to Noosaville Library on April 12, 10am-12pm, April 19, 1pm-3pm, or Cooroy L

Put yourself in the picture to win during Connect to Your Creek Week 2016

Noosa Council and Unitywater have teamed up to host the 2016 Connect to Your Creek Week photo competition, once again showcasing Noosa’s stunning waterways. Now in its second year, the annual co

New mayor promises consultative, united Noosa Council

Noosa’s new councillors took their oath on Tuesday, with Mayor Tony Wellington vowing to be a ‘consultative’ leader, heading up a ‘collaborative’ council. Teamwork was th

Noosa Art Award finalists announced

Noosa Regional Gallery announces 64 finalists in this year’s Noosa Art Award. Of the 64 finalists, 36 entrants are from the local area. Gallery Director Nina Shadforth says the finalists’