Media Releases in News – Noosa Shire Council

Mayor welcomes Audit Office's deamalgamation cost findings

Noosa Mayor Noel Playford has welcomed the Queensland Audit Office’s findings on the cost of Noosa’s deamalgamation. The Audit Office has reported to Queensland Parliament that the one-off

New exhibitions launch Friday at Noosa Regional Gallery

Noosa Regional Gallery launches two exhibitions this week: From Here and There and Tales from the Eastern Highlands. The official opening of both exhibitions is Friday, May 8, at 6pm. From Here and Th

Survey feedback helps enhance communication

Noosa Council has thanked residents for taking part in the 2015 Communications Survey. More than 3000 people responded to the online survey aimed at identifying residents’ preferred source for C

Have a say on ways to develop Noosa's economy

Council will host two workshops in May for Noosa residents to contribute to a new economic plan for the shire. Noosa Council Economic Development Officer Carolyn Bullen said community opinion would gu

Safety inspection triggers urgent footpath closure

Noosa Council has closed a section of footpath along William Street at Noosaville in response to safety concerns. Noosa Council Infrastructure Planning and Design Manager Nick Wellwood said that the f

Council's May 7 Ordinary Meeting to be held at Cooran

Noosa Council will hold its May 7 Ordinary Meeting at Cooran. It’s a chance for the hinterland community to experience a Council meeting and chat to councillors. The meeting will be held at the

Closing date for Floating Land artists' proposals

‘Reflect and Re-imagine’ – that’s the theme for Floating Land 2015, a biennial art-in-the-environment outdoor sculpture event to be held from 27 August to 18 October. Noosa Cou

Above and Beyond for Allan Hazell

Noosa Council’s Building and Plumbing Services Manager, Allan Hazell has won the prestigious Above and Beyond Award at the QLD Local Government Managers of Australia Annual Awards of Excellence

Begin a new chapter – join a book club!

You only have to look at the success of shows such as the ABC’s The Book Club to see Australians’ growing interest in book clubs, says Noosa Library Service Collections and Services Coordi

Exclusion zone applies as sand replenishment begins

Noosa Council will begin sand replenishment work along sections of the Noosa River foreshore from Monday. Coastal and Foreshores Technical Officer David Shing said a 30m exclusion zone applied to all

Pirate Playground revamp begins

Work will begin Monday on Noosaville’s Pirate Playground, with the area to be closed off while Council installs new multi-level play equipment. Noosa Council Project Officer Dallas Bickley said

Calling budding young photographers!

Council is inviting budding young photographers to enter the Living Smart Landscape and Wildlife Junior Photography Competition for a chance to win $250 worth of camera gear. The competition aims to e

Focus group to help shape local economic plan

Noosa Council is calling for expressions of interest from residents keen to participate in a project focus group that will help shape a new economic plan for the shire. Council will be undertaking com

Waterway photo competition winners named

Four keen photographers' love of Noosa’s waterways has earned them a prize! Winners have been named in Noosa Council and Unitywater’s Creek Week photography competition, with a ne

Join the discussion on ways to enhance Peregian Beach

Noosa Council will consult with the Peregian Beach community next month on ways to enhance the seaside village. Residents can join the Peregian – Your Say conversation at a public consultation s