Annual Report 2018-19

                                                              Introduction




      About Noosa
      Noosa Shire is located in south-east               It is recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere and
      Queensland, about 120 kms north of the             has a proud history of preserving its natural
      Brisbane CBD. Situated at the northern tip of      environment. The Noosa River has an A rating
      Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Noosa Shire           for water quality and thirty five percent of the
      covers an area of 872km2 and is home to more       Shire is protected as either national park,
      than 55,000 people.                                reserve or conservation area.

      The Traditional Owners and original custodians     Noosa Shire has an economy that is diversifying
      of the land were the Kabi Kabi / Gubbi Gubbi       beyond a thriving tourism industry. Noosa’s
      people.                                            economy relies significantly on the health,
                                                         profesional service, tourism, retail and
      Noosa Shire has a rich history and heritage from   construction sectors.
      the first peoples through European settlement to
      the present day.                                   It is home to more than 7000 businesses,
      Many of our towns and villages have retained       predominately small and micro, as well as
      significant numbers of heritage houses             successful entrepreneurs and skilled business
      and businesses, including many unique              people.
      ‘Queenslanders’.
                                                         Noosa enjoys a sub-tropical climate, beautiful
    Noosa Shire has ten State heritage listed            beaches, mountains and forests, which makes it
    properties, including the Lower Mill Site Boiler     one of Australia’s most desirable places to live,
    House and Kilns which is a Council owned and         work and visit.
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    managed property - open to the public daily.