Community

Buy a paver

Noosa Women’s Shed has launched a Buy a Paver fundraising initiative. Funds raised will be spent on connecting water and sewerage to the group's newly constructed shed. The pavers will be made into a pathway in the gardens surrounding the shed, to serve as a permanent reminder of those who supported the creation of the Noosa Women’s Shed.

A single paver can be purchased for $55 and a double paver for $110. Each paver is personalised with the name of the donor or the name of a friend, business or organisation. Inscriptions comprise 3 lines on a single paver or up to 6 lines on a double, each line with a maximum of 17 characters. Orders can be placed via this link: t.ly/WQ6C1.

Go Noosa

Noosa councillors have endorsed this year’s Go Noosa program, which takes an integrated, multi-action approach to making it easier to move about Noosa.

Funded by Noosa’s Sustainable Transport Levy, Go Noosa encourages a shift towards free or lowcost options such as buses, $2 taxis, cycling and walking. The program aims to ease congestion at busy times, making travel safer and easier, while preventing Noosa from being over-built with heavy transport infrastructure.

Taxi transport costing $2 and $1 for residents from across the shire aged over 60 or living at Boreen Point, remain part of this year’s Go Noosa transport program.

The free Go Noosa Holiday Bus Route 065 will also return this Christmas. Up to 2,500 people per day boarded the free Noosa Loop Bus last Christmas, and as many as 1,500 per day during Easter. “The Loop Bus is so popular we’re investigating how it could be expanded and improved, whether that’s connecting to major attractions such as the national parks, strengthening hinterland links, or improving connectivity across the whole shire,” said Mayor Frank Wilkie.

Infrastructure Services Director Shaun Walsh said, “We’re also investigating potential priority bus lanes to make bus travel more efficient, which has been part of our transport strategy since 2017.

“Last year the Main Beach drop-off zone improved traffic flow and enhanced pedestrian and emergency vehicle access in and around Hastings St, so it will return this Christmas,” said Shaun.

Paid parking in Noosa Heads Lions Park will also continue this Christmas while its long-term future is determined through the Destination Management Plan. Visit: t.ly/IbYcu.

Social media and online safety

The fear of scams can sometimes stop people from online shopping or using social media. Noosa Seniors is running a free information session on how to be safe online on 17 September, from 10.30am-12pm at 11 Wallace Dr, Noosaville. RSVPs: Ph 5329 6175.