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Yurol Forest confirmed as koala haven From page 1 “Under the Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA), we will work closely with local First Nations peoples, hosting two Kabi Kabi specified Cert III trainees per year who are studying conservation and land management, to assist our crews in the restoration work.” The first step in this restoration project is weeding the cleared land before replanting trees such as the Queensland Blue Gum, which are specific for koalas. There are more koalas in Yurol Forest than we first
thought, and over a period of time, once that forest gets returned to a relatively healthy state, we should see the population of koalas growing.” Using a drone with the ability to survey the forest and koala populations, Noosa Landcare, with Queensland University of Technology, will continue to monitor koala numbers into the future. Phil said this project also has the potential for other social and cultural benefits. “Being a blank canvas, there is so much we can do. The restoration could provide an extension of the Noosa Trails Network,
THE Planning and Environment Court has ruled against Council’s application to restrict quarry truck movements during school bus hours on the Pomona Kin Kin Road. Noosa Council’s application to the Planning and Environment Court for interim enforcement orders against quarry operator Cordwell Resources, was heard
early in November with the judgment delivered on 29 November by His Honour Judge Long SC. Judge Long SC told the court that he would forward an analysis for his reasons to the two parties in coming days. Mayor Clare Stewart said that while disappointed with the outcome, Council accepted the decision by His
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possibly linking Coast and Hinterland trails. Working with the local Kabi Kabi people has the potential for an indigenous food walk.” In 1990, Noosa Landcare came into being when one of the key issues at the time was against the monoculture plantations in Yurol Forest. “Now 30 years later, those trees have been removed and we’re going to be revegetating the land that we first protested about, transitioning it to National Parks, which are the highest protection that we can get.” RIGHT: Noosa Landcare General Manager Phil Moran
Court rules quarry trucks to continue Honour Judge Long SC. “It’s extremely tough for the community and Council to hear the judgment, but we must accept the umpire’s decision,” Mayor Stewart said. “But it should be noted that this is not the final step in Council’s enforcement action and we will continue to stand with the community,” she said.
Council will now progress its application to the Planning and Environment Court, seeking full enforcement orders that are centred on alleged breaches by the Quarry operator and thereby seek to address the intensification of use issues. Acting CEO Larry Sengstock said that Council remained committed to the court action.
“Final enforcement orders will be sought requiring the operators to limit the number of quarry trucks per day, avoid convoying and ensure movements are within the operating hours, with all truck loads covered,” Mr Sengstock said. The final hearing will take place over three days between 2 and 4 March, 2022.
HAVE your say and be heard in the Noosa MP Community Survey 2021. State MP Sandy Bolton said that your "say" was vital to determine the priorities for our electorate for the coming year, as well as thoughts on broader issues impacting Queensland. “In addition to the range of issues we are currently progressing, we would appreciate your feedback on predominant areas of concern brought to us by residents throughout the year.” The Annual Noosa Community Survey aims to guide priority areas in 2022 and is for residents of the Noosa Electorate only. Visit: www.sandybolton. com/your-say-annual-survey or alternatively, hard copies can be obtained by calling Ms Bolton's office on 5319 3100. “Thank you in advance for being involved, which does make a difference for our community,” Ms Bolton said.
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