Frank Wilkie Noosa Mayor

12/06/2026

The northern migration of the majestic humpback whales as begun

05/06/2026

Keeping a strong focus on improving and maintaining our parks, gardens, roads, footpaths and natural assets

05/06/2026

Much to be grateful for in Noosa this World Environment Day (and every day).

05/06/2026

The importance of Grants

Councils receive three cents in every dollar of Australian taxation revenue (through rates), compared to 80 percent for the Federal Government and 17% received by the States.

Councils use this three percent to deliver an estimated 33 percent of all infrastructure projects and are responsible for managing and maintaining most of what we see in our neighbourhoods; roads, footpaths, bridges, parks, gardens, natural assets, libraries, pools, facilities etc.

This is why grants are so critical in helping councils look after their communities.

Councils continue to call for Federal Assistance Grants to be restored to one percent of total Federal taxation. In the latest budget, the grants sit at 0.49 percent of Federal tax.

Fortunately, Noosa Council has been successful in attracting external funding to help ease the burden on ratepayers. This year’s capital works program involves121 capital projects across the shire worth $50 million.

Just over half the capital works program, $26.2million is part grant funded, with $16.4million in external grants being topped up with $9.8million in general funds.

These help deliver the fundamental services that connect us all, like roads, footpaths, cycle ways.

The projects underway in the year’s third quarter show their spread across the shire.

• Cooroy, Lake Macdonald Drive Housing Subdivision and land decontamination project
• Cooroy, Sports Complex Gymnastics Upgrade & Multi-purpose area
• Kin Kin, Wahpunga (Trail 4) & Woondum (Trail 3) Renewals
• Noosaville, Gympie Terrace Changing Places Public Toilets
• Tewantin, Lake Doonella Bridge Renewal
• Doonan Landfill upgrade
• Cooran, William Street & Jacaranda Park Pathway Renewal
• Cooroy, Butter factory - Internal and external painting
• Cooroy, State School, Provision of Disabled Car Park
• Marcus Beach, David Low Way Culvert Replacement
• Noosaville, Gympie Terrace Foreshore Revetment Wall Replacement
• Peregian Beach, Surf Club Roof Renewal
• Peregian Beach, Surf Club Stormwater and Sewer Works
• Resource Recovery Centre expansion
• Shire Wide: Stormwater Pipe Relining
• Tewantin, Beckmans Road Upgrade, Design and Planning
Shire Wide Road Reseal Renewal Program
• Cooroy, Cooroy Belli Creek Road - Bruce Highway Overpass to #141
• Cooroy, Kauri Street
• Noosa Heads, Delorme Street
• Pomona, Kylie Court
• Pomona, Underwood Close
Shire Wide Heavy Patching Renewal Program
Completed works include:
• Boreen Point, Woongar Road and Lake Flat Road
• Cooroy, Roberts Drive
• Kin Kin, Tablelands Road
• Sunshine Beach, Webb Road
Shire Wide Pathway Renewal Program:
• Cooroy, Diamond Street Pathway
• Noosa Heads, Noosa Parade Pathway
• Tewantin, Shields Street and Werin Street Stairway
• Tewantin, Waratah Close Pathway

21/05/2026

Noosa’s State Emergency Services Unit is a success story.

Their ranks of quality volunteers of all age groups continue to grow as they train to be deployment-ready when we need help the most.

The Unit’s positive, can-do, others-before-self attitude and culture is an inspiration.

Perhaps it’s the steadfast focus on service to others, the knowledge that all are supported as part of a team or that others are depending on them during the ever-increasing frequency of natural hazards.

Whatever the formula is that sees member numbers increase, this team is one being honoured during Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) Week.

This a national day dedicated to showing appreciation for our SES volunteers.

Locally, we have four groups based at Boreen Point, Cooroy, Pomona and Tewantin that impressively function as one Unit and have a terrific working relationship with Noosa Council and all other emergency services.

This past year has been particularly demanding with Queensland experiencing another severe weather season.

SES responded to over 14,000 requests for assistance since WOW Day in May 2025!

The theme of year’s National Volunteer Week is "Your Year to Volunteer".

There around 300 volunteer-run organisations in Noosa that may need your help. There’s bound to be one that suits you.

Noosa Unit - Queensland State Emergency Service

08/05/2026

Find out why Noosa Shire's 2026 liveability score rates so highly against Queensland and National benchmarks, what aspects of Noosa you said you valued and what areas you said need more focus and improvement for each community across the shire.

Thank you to the 2,300+ locals who took part in the 2026 Liveability Survey. 🙏

Your feedback shows Noosa’s natural environment, open spaces and neighbourhood safety continue to shine and it also highlights where we can do better, including pathways, transport access and local job opportunities. 🏘️

These insights help shape future planning and ensure decisions reflect what matters most to our community. 🎯

To view a full summary of the 2026 Liveability Survey, including snapshots of each neighbourhood, click here 👉 https://bit.ly/4ra7u3G

01/05/2026

Did you know there are around 10,000 registered dogs in Noosa?

More than 95% of dog owners have kept their dogs registered with Council, as required by law.

Registration helps local laws teams track dog ownership, especially when pets are lost, respond effectively to dog attacks, identify dangerous animals and enforce responsible pet ownership.

This helps keep public spaces like parks, footpaths, and beaches safer for all.

Council sends out renewal notices for dogs that are currently on record as registered.

A small minority of dog owners who had not registered their dogs since receiving a renewal notice last year or the year before have recently received a fine.

In the past month alone, more than 700 owners have updated their details and 110 new dogs have been registered with Council.

To help with public information, Council issued public media alerts on 12 March 2026 (Facebook) and media release 26 March 2026.

Both included links about updating dog registration details.

Thank you for helping to keep our pets and public spaces safe through dog registration and updated details.

https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/community/documents/animals-and-pets/responsible-dog-ownership-factsheet.pdf

30/04/2026

Doonella Lake Bridge works.

Be prepared for traffic delays

Upgrade works on Tewantin's Doonella Lake Bridge are due from July to early December 2026.

These essential works will improve the bridge’s safety, durability, and accessibility and, although the intention is to keep one lane open during construction, they will cause traffic disruption.

If you regularly travel to and from Tewantin via Doonella Bridge, or use Beckman's Road, factor in extra time for travel during this period.

https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/5/community/documents/transport-and-roads/work-in-progress/260428_project-news_doonella-bridge-renewal-works_update.pdf

30/04/2026

A plan to protect what we love about Noosa in the face of enormous population growth in South-East Queensland and increased visitation in the lead up the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.

30/04/2026

Through your feedback during consultation on the Liveability Survey you've asked for works that make cycling and walking safer and easier. This is one of the projects responding to your requests