Your Noosa December 2025

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                                                                                                                                                                               Community shapes Botanic Gardens plan
     Convoy of                                                                                                                                                                 Noosa Council has completed Phase 2 of community                                                                                  In Brief
                                                                                                                                                                               engagement on the Noosa Botanic Gardens Draft Master Plan,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Pool safety reminder
     Christmas Cheer                                                                                                                                                           marking an important step in shaping the Gardens’ future.
                                                                                                                                                                               Council received 122 pieces of feedback, including 80 survey                                                                      As summer approaches, Council is
                                                                                                                                                                               responses, 21 written submissions and conversations with                                                                          urging pool owners to check their
     The festive season is upon us, and Santa’s                                                                                                                                community members during pop-ups in the Gardens and                                                                               fencing and safety compliance.
     sleigh won’t be the only thing lighting up                                                                                                                                Cooroy. Input was also received from key local groups such as                                                                     Building and Plumbing Manager
                                                                                                                                                                               the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens, Cooroy Chamber of                                                                           Allan Hazell said all pools 300mm
     Noosa’s streets.                                                                                                                                                          Commerce and the Noosa Wedding Organisation.                                                                                      or deeper must be registered with
     The 2025 Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy is back for                                                                                                                    “We’re really pleased to see strong community support for the                                                                     the QBCC and meet strict safety
     its sixth year, spreading joy and bringing the community                                                                                                                  vision,” Director of Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh said.                                                                    standards.
     together with a parade of emergency services vehicles                                                                                                                     “We’re still working through the full consultation reports, but                                                                   Fences must be at least 1200mm high,
     decked out in festive sparkle.                                                                                                                                            an early look at survey results shows 91 per cent of respondents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 gates self-closing, and resuscitation
                                                                                                                                                                               agree with the Draft Master Plan.
     Queensland Ambulance Service’s Noosa Station Officer-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       signs clearly displayed.
                                                                                                                                                                               “Phase 1 engagement helped shape the design, and this stage
     in-Charge, Annette Morris said the convoy is all about                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Portable pools are exempt only
                                                                                                                                                                               has been about refining it with the community. We’ve heard
     connection.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 if under 300mm deep and 2000
                                                                                                                                                                               support for improvements such as a clearer arrivals zone, better
     “The Christmas Convoy is spreading joy, one smile at a time.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                litres, with no filtration system. A
                                                                                                                                                                               wayfinding and parking, space for a kiosk, nature play, and
     During the four-day event we love to bring out our inner                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Pool Safety Certificate is required
                                                                                                                                                                               more shaded spaces.
     child, dress up festive, embrace the friendly spirit, and share                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             when selling or leasing a property.
                                                                                                                                                                               “People also reinforced the importance of keeping the Gardens                                                                     Visit noosa.qld.gov.au for more
     laughs, goodwill, and random acts of kindness,” she said.
                                                                                                                                                                               peaceful, protecting the plant collection, and maintaining on-                                                                    information.
     “The festive season can be hard for some family, friends and                                                                                                              lead dog access.”
     neighbours. The Convoy team offers help and hope so that                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Meanwhile, the Pomona State School
                                                                                                                                                                               The Master Plan provides a clear framework for Council to seek                                                                    Pool has reopened to residents
     together we cope as a community. Remember to check on
                                                                                                                                                                               funding and deliver this shared 25-year vision.                                                                                   for learn-to-swim programs, lap
     loved ones - spreading compassion changes lives,” Annette
     added.                                                                                                                                                                    Stay updated at yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au.                                                                                         swimming, aqua classes and casual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 recreational use.
     Council’s Community Connections Manager Alison
     Hamblin said the event continues to uplift the Shire,
     celebrating the dedication of emergency workers and
                                                                                                                                                                               Exhibition reveals skate stories of strength                                                                                      The pool is open from 3:15pm to 7pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Monday to Thursday, and 7am to 12
     volunteers.                                                                                                                                                               Art and grit collide in Noosa’s skate showcase                                                                                    noon on Saturdays, offering a safe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and inclusive space for fitness, skill
     Supported by Hot91, Tewantin Noosa RSL and Crackerjack                                                                                                                                                                                     Bondi Beach in 2000, Storm Sequence captures a lone
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 development, and family fun.
     Cooroy, convoy routes are available on Council’s website –                                                                                                                 Shaun Gladwell’s iconic                                         skateboarder pushing against the force of an approaching
     noosa.qld.gov.au. Don’t miss it!                                                                                                                                           video work is part of a trio of                                 storm, a slow-motion study of grit, movement, and the
                                                                                                                Noosa Christmas Convoy makes its way through the hinterland.
                                                                                                                                                                                powerful new exhibitions at
                                                                                                                                                                                Noosa Regional Gallery.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                human mind under pressure. Gladwell’s career-defining          Holiday fun awaits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                piece sets the tone for a season where skateboarding

Mayor’s Christmas Appeal aims to bring joy to Noosa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               School holidays are almost here, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                becomes a language of freedom, identity, and resilience.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Council facilities have plenty to keep
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Alongside it, Gaza Skate Team offers an unexpected             kids entertained. At Noosa Leisure
families experiencing hardship this festive season                                                                                                                                                                                              window into life within a war-torn landscape. Through
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                video and photography, Rajab Al Reefi reveals how a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Centre, children can shoot hoops, enjoy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               the playroom and café, or enrol in swim
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                battered street can become a skatepark, and a moment of        lessons at Noosa Aquatic Centre. Noosa
Donations of gift cards, non-perishable food items, and presents, will help bring smiles to the faces                                                                                                                                           defiance. As Gallery Director Michael Brennan explains,        Libraries offer free Games Mornings
of Noosa locals who’ve faced challenges this year                                                                                                                                                                                               “Rajab and the rest of Gaza Skate Team have been living        and F5F Waterplay sessions for younger
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in the most trying of conditions… But amidst all of this,      children.
The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal is back,        The Appeal seeks donations of gift      Community Services, said the festive        for all ages, were needed.                                                                                     they still try to bring brief moments of joy and hope to the
calling on the community to support          cards, presents (labelled with the      season can be especially difficult for                                                                                                                                                                                    Creative fun awaits at Noosa Regional
                                                                                                                                 Donations can be dropped off by                                                                                children of Gaza through skating.”
local charities in spreading festive cheer   intended age and gender of the          people and families facing financial and                                                                                                                                                                                  Gallery, with workshops to paint
                                             recipient), and non-perishable food     emotional distress.                         Monday, 22 December, at Noosa                                                                                  Rounding out the trio, Refuse, by local artist Warwick         skateboard decks, make puppets, craft
to families doing it tough this year.                                                                                                                                                                                                           Gow, explores the Sunshine Coast’s underground skate
                                             items. Council will distribute these    Lorraine Kenway of Santa’s Classy           Council, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin,                                                                                                                                          decorations, explore oil painting, or
“Your generosity will help ensure            items to Salvation Army Noosa, St                                                                                                                                                                  culture, celebrating creativity carved from forgotten          decorate bird houses. Bookings are
                                                                                     Helpers, which will provide more than       Cooroy Library, Maple Street Cooroy,
families in need can share a meal and        Vincent de Paul Noosa, Santa’s Classy                                                                                             Storm Sequence rolls into Noosa, with Shaun Gladwell’s           spaces.                                                        essential at noosaregionalgallery.com.au.
                                                                                     630 families and 2000 children with         and Tewantin-Noosa RSL Club.
experience the magic of Christmas,”          Helpers, Youturn and SunnyKids.         Christmas essentials this year, said                                                      iconic video work anchoring a trio of powerful                   Free tickets are available on the Gallery’s website –          Visit Council’s website for details –
Mayor Frank Wilkie said.                     Haig Deer, Youturn’s Program Manager,   presents for teenagers, and underwear       Find out more at noosa.qld.gov.au.            new exhibitions at Noosa Regional Gallery. Shot at               noosaregionalgallery.com.au                                    noosa.qld.gov.au