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Controversial Lake Macdonald social housing project given the green light

March 4, 2025EditorUncategorized

Noosa Council has approved a landmark social housing development in Cooroy,transforming council land into a 25-unit architect-designed complex at 62 LakeMacdonald Drive, though the decision has revealed divisions within councilchambers.The project, to be delivered by community housing provider Coast2Bay, representsthe shire’s largest-ever investment in social housing and a crucial step in addressingthe region’s housing crisis.Mayor…

Jandamarra Cadd: painting stories of strength and healing

March 4, 2025EditorUncategorized

Jandamarra Cadd’s art is a powerful blend of storytelling, culture and healing.Through his vibrant, expressive paintings, he brings to life the deep spiritual andemotional connection of First Nations people, making an impact that reaches farbeyond the artwork. He is a proud Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung descendant,inspirational speaker and acclaimed artist. The local artist…

Landcare fights back after a string of vehicle thefts

March 4, 2025EditorUncategorized

Noosa & District Landcare Group is implementing comprehensive security measuresfollowing a series of targeted vehicle thefts and attempted break-ins at their Pomonafacilities, with police investigations reportedly close to a breakthrough.Phillip Moran, the general manager of Noosa & District Landcare Group (PavilionStreet, Pomona) and the Hinterhub in Station Street, Pomona, revealed that despitethe organisation’s 33-year history…

Lake Macdonald Dam community sessions rolled out

February 18, 2025EditorUncategorized

Seqwater Hosts Community Sessions for Lake Macdonald Dam Upgrade Seqwater is running community information sessions for the Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project as preparation ramps up for major construction works starting this year. The sessions began in late January and will continue until 15 February. The project, part of Seqwater’s broader Dam Improvement Program, aims…

Small change to keep Noosa on the move

February 18, 2025EditorUncategorized

Noosa Council is set to make key adjustments to its Go Noosa Holidays program following the state government’s decision to make 50-cent public transport fares permanent. Director of Infrastructure Services, Shaun Walsh, said the changes, endorsed at the 20 January General Committee Meeting, will redirect funding from the council-subsidised free holiday bus services to new…

Vandalism and fires shock and disgust Demons AFC

February 18, 2025EditorUncategorized

The Pomona Cooroy and District Club has been left reeling after a series ofvandalism incidents that have caused damage to their facilities. Club vice president Aaron Davis is urging the community to help protect one of the Sunshine Coast’soldest but smallest clubs. “Recent vandalism involved a group who decided to take it upon themselves to…

Farmers face uncertainty with pesticide ban, sparking industry reform

December 10, 2024EditorUncategorized

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) recently announced that by 10 September 2025, possession of diazinon, a once widely used pesticide for livestock and crop protection, will be illegal in Australia for many current uses. This decision has stirred both relief and concern in agricultural circles, especially as diazinon has been a key…

The Great Christmas Tree Debate: Real or Artificial?

December 10, 2024EditorUncategorized

As the yuletide season approaches, households face a festive dilemma: real or artificial Christmas tree? Each option has passionate supporters, with the choice often coming down to tradition, environmental impact, convenience, and cost. While some say nothing can replace the scent and feel of a real tree, others argue for the longevity and ease of…

The Block’s Tam Wilkins joins George Real Estate

August 22, 2022EditorUncategorized

AFTER winning The Block in 2020, Tam Wilkins relocated to Pomona, falling in love with the Noosa hinterland’s charm. Now, as a sales agent and property stylist with George Real Estate, Tam blends her property styling expertise with a passion for sustainability. “We’ve been in Pomona for four years and haven’t looked back,” Tam said.…