Original source · versioned page text
Annual Report 2020-21
Text sections have not been matched to the original PDF pages. Use the original document to check page numbers.
Noosa Shire Council
• The 2020/21 leadership development program focused on continuous improvement and the
development of a strong, cohesive, high performing leadership team. Staff involved commended
the program for delivering genuine improvement in leadership capabilities and helping to build
stronger relationships. We also had a team of future leaders participate in the LGMA Management
Challenge to develop their management skills.
Other Initiatives to enable Council to achieve its goal for this theme
• The Queensland Audit Office gave Council another clean bill of health issuing an unmodified audit
opinion.
• The use of social media platforms remained an integral part of Council’s strategy to keep the
community informed. Facebook followers on Council’s main page grew 11% to finish the year
at 19,617 followers. A focus on building the LinkedIn page resulted in a 57% growth to 5,905
followers. Similarly, Council’s Instagram followers increased 60% to 3,523 and Council’s eNews
subscribers have increased 76% to 4,285.
• Regular Mayoral video updates helped improve communication and engagement with the
community throughout the year, particularly during lockdown periods. Council also introduced
a new “Your Noosa” newspaper centrepiece in local papers to keep the community informed
about Council news.
TRAIL PLAN EMBRACING CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN BRIEF
ON TRACK He added that it makes sense
to keep products and materials Show time!
Peaceful, diverse and as long as we can. The 2021 Noosa Country Show
challenging is how long-term will be held on Friday and
resident and highly regarded “Not only does it benefit our Saturday, September 10 and 11.
professional chef Matt Golinski local economy, but also helps Friday September 10 is a public
describes the Noosa Hinterland. build a stronger community. I holiday for Noosa Shire.
base my business around the
“I love the diversity of the
landscape and the friendliness
idea of a circular economy.” Strategy adopted
in the small towns. They’ve A new website is set to play a More off-road paths and
managed to retain that special pivotal role in helping Noosa bike ways, more separated
country town community businesses to also divert waste bike riding paths and better
feeling despite the growth in product from landfill. connections between paths
recent years.” and shops are the top three
The digital platform ASPIRE actions in the Noosa Cycling
Recently, Matt has brought his acts as a marketplace for
interest and passion for the and Walking Strategy and
business. Implementation Plan adopted
Hinterland to council’s Trail
5 Project and taken part in It works on circular economy by council. The Plan is designed
stakeholder meetings discussing principles, connecting to get more people riding a bike
further development of this trail producers of waste with those and walking by making it so
which links Pomona to Cooran who can reuse, repair, remake convenient and safe that it is
via the Tuchekoi National Park. and recycle the products. the preferred mode of transport
for our residents and visitors.
“It’s been great to be part of this Noosa Council’s Waste Check out the full plan on
discussion with the community Keith Hamlyn, owner of Loop Oils, and Waste Education and Sustainability Officer, Emma Menzies Education and Sustainability council’s website.
about how to make these trails Officer, Emma Menzies, said
Noosa local Keith Hamlyn lockable tins which I use to
more usable and therefore better
makes his business work for collect the used oil in.
council had invested in a Making a Difference
utilised by everyone,” Matt said. license to help local business
our environment. Our partnership with Snap
Upgrades being considered for “It’s stored in 1000 litre to improve its recycling efforts. Send Solve is now 3 years
Trail 5 include improvements Keith owns Loop Oils, and plastic containers from a strong recording over 9,630
“Businesses can trade,
to the existing trail network, with each step of his business local brewery and then sold reports! Snap Send Solve is an
exchange or sell unwanted
development of critical loops, process he teams up with for stock feed and biodiesel app that allows users to report
waste with the ASPIRE
revised directional signage and local businesses to make a manufacture. local issues in 30 seconds or
program, reducing waste
installation of a new trail hub to difference. “I sell my oils in less. Most reported issues
“I then give the plastic disposal costs and the amount
provide a better user experience recyclable steel containers and, include overgrown vegetation,
containers to the Mary River of waste sent to landfill.
and improve bushfire resilience. after use, they go to recycling,” dumped rubbish and
he said. Catchment Committee which
“I am really looking forward to “Any business with less than abandoned vehicles. Download
they use as cane toad traps,”
these improvements enticing 100 staff can register for free the app for FREE today!
“I then purchase second-hand Keith shared.
more people to our patch of via council’s website,” she said.
paradise!”
Matt Golinski enjoying a run in the Noosa Hinterland
NEW PLAYGROUND TAKING SHAPE TIME TO ROLL UP
YOUR SLEEVES
Construction of the Lower Hill Heritage area plus The project is a joint initiative
Locals are being urged to get the
NOT-FOR-PROFITS ENJOY $162,000 CASH BOOST Hinterland nature-based, all-
abilities playground in Cooroy
22 ‘overflow’ parks near the
Cooroy Tennis Club,” he said.
of Noosa Council and the
Queensland Government. COVID-19 vaccination at the
Sunny Street clinic in Tewantin.
Latest council grants round delivers financial support for 18 community groups, is well underway!
“In addition, two new disabled Located at 10 Pelican Street, next
Onsite, the replicated creek car parks will be created
events and projects. water play area with timber adjacent to the playground in
to Australia Post.
Council has approved more “This funding will enable us to Noosa Trailblazers Mountain Council’s Community bridge crossings and pathways Marara Street and a new raised You can call 5313 7778 to have a
than 620 community grant continue playing competitive Bike Club trail works to Development Manager connecting active play areas is pedestrian crossing at Maple chat and make an appointment.
applications since 2015, games at night and maintain provide access to emergency Alison Hamblin encouraged well into construction whilst Street, between Apex Park and The clinic provides the
distributing more than $3.8 a positive light reading that vehicles. Noosa’s 300-plus community major play equipment is being the Library.” AstraZeneca and the Pfizer
million to a wide range of not- exceeds the standards set by organisations to contact council manufactured offsite. vaccine.
for-profit organisations. our local and state governing “By applying grant funds for advice on a wide range of During construction of the
towards maintenance and According to Project Manager, raised pedestrian crossing, Not only does the jab protect
body,” said Club spokesperson council and external grants. you and your family, but every
The first round of Community Andrew Grennan. improvement of the Wooroi Paul Brennan, construction is a section of Maple Street
Project Grants for 2021/22 mountain bike trail network, The next Community Project also starting on new car parks, between Cooroy Library and test and jab by the clinic helps
provides more than $160,000 in Other recipients include the Club is able to return the Grant round opens for pathways and a new raised Mary River Bridge will be support Sunny Street.
support of 18 events, building Cooroy Tennis Club to install a benefits these grants make applications August 25. pedestrian crossing to support closed and diversions in place Sunny Street is a volunteer
projects and equipment book-a-court system, Pomona possible directly back to the new facility. for approximately three weeks outreach clinic for people
upgrades, including Cooroora & District Community House the all trail users from the Visit council’s website at from 6 September. These experiencing homelessness and
United Football Club’s new to improve its community community,” spokesman Rick noosa.qld.gov.au/community/ “We are about to start works should be completed by have barriers accessing health
stadium lighting. meeting room acoustics, and Tate said. grants/council-grants for more construction of 34 new car October. care across Queensland.
info. spaces on Maple Street and the
Page 32
Preview the original
The page text is free to read. Previews and downloads of original files need an account.
Log in to previewLog in to download the original (Annual Report 2020-21(PDF, 6MB).pdf)
Searchable page text hides email addresses. Original files are unchanged and may show email addresses.