Mayor's Christmas Appeal to help those in need
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The inaugural Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, launched this week, will offer those in need a helping hand this festive season.
“The level of need this year is so much greater due to COVID-19, and many of our charities too have been impacted by the pandemic. If ever there was a time to help, 2020 is it,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.
“Your donation will help our charities to make sure those in need have food on the table and presents under the tree this Christmas.”
The appeal calls for gift cards and other donations to Salvation Army Noosa, St Vincent de Paul Noosa, Santa’s Classy Helpers and Youturn Youth Support.
Lorraine Kenway of Santa’s Classy Helpers said this year had been tougher than most to keep up with the calls for help.
“It has been an especially difficult year for everyone and we haven’t been able to raise all of the funds that we need to help all of our beautiful families that are in need this Christmas,” she said. Read more.
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Your Noosa
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For another way to stay up to date with Council news, check out Your Noosa – it's two pages of information about Council decisions, projects, people, initiatives and important dates. Published monthly, you can view it on our website and in Noosa Today newspaper. Check it out.
Check out Your Noosa on the web
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New program
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The December/January Connecting Noosa program is out now. Connecting Noosa’s free activities are to help residents socialise, reconnect and make new friends after a tough year of COVID-19 restrictions. Activities include sewing and art workshops, Tech Talks, story time, Tai Chi and Yoga.
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Need a JP?
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Did you know you can find a JP at Noosa Shire Libraries? JPs are at Cooroy Library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 12 noon and at Noosaville Library Saturdays from 9am to 12 noon. You can also search for a JP in your immediate area via the Queensland Government’s website.
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Follow us
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Did you know we’re on Instagram? It's in addition to Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. To keep up-to-date with Council on Instagram, search for, and follow, @noosa_council. Check out all of our social media pages to ensure you never miss an update about Council projects, programs and decisions.
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Convoy to connect Noosa
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The Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy aims to bring the Christmas spirit to local families, as well as recognise the efforts of our emergency services following one of the most challenging years.
It will bring Christmas cheer to Noosa over four nights in December in a COVID-safe way.
The convoy is an initiative of Noosa Council with the support of Noosa’s local emergency services and corporate partners HOT91 and Cricks Noosa. Read more.
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Changes proposed
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A more versatile vehicle and improved outreach services are part of the proposed plans to adapt Noosa’s Mobile Library Service.
With the current semi-trailer nearing the end of its life after 14 years, the proposal is to introduce a cost-effective, flexible mobile library vehicle late next year, complemented by a range of book kiosks and new programs.
The new vehicle would better handle rural roads, offer an alfresco area and continue to travel around the shire on a weekly schedule. Find out more.
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Free home cooling webinar
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Over summer, a combination of more frequent hot days and rising energy prices means that keeping your home cool can lead to huge electricity bills.
So we’re hosting a free webinar with the Australian Energy Foundation on Tuesday, December 15, to show you how easy it is to create a cool and comfortable home in summer.
It will include how to access a cash back reward of up to $400 by installing PeakSmart air-conditioning! Find out more and book.
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It's been a busy year
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Council’s latest Annual Report is available online. It shows what a busy year 2020 has been.
Mayor Clare Stewart said Council had almost doubled its budget on fire trail building and maintenance in Council bushland reserves and had a 71% increase in its budget to increase controlled burns on Council land.
“Our waste facilities served more than 141,000 visitors, while the libraries found new ways to operate, ultimately loaning more than 349,000 books and other items." Read more.
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Digital Hub hosts FireTech
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More than 200 delegates took part in the recent FireTech 2020 Local Government Summit - another innovative virtual summit hosted by the Peregian Digital Hub.
It attracted delegates from across Australia including Queensland Chief Entrepreneur Leanne Kemp and 21 local council representatives.
It highlighted some of the technology that can be used to help us become more resilient to bushfires and other disasters. For more on FireTech, see the website.
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