Noosa Against Nets Rally

22/10/2025

Great news - Frank spoke about this at our rally.
“Noosa Council was successful in having all four of its motions endorsed at the LGAQ conference on the Gold Coast this week.
The advocacy relates to”
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“2. The State supporting interested coastal communities in trialling removal of shark nets during whale migration season”
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“The conference is the opportunity for 77 councils to seek the support needed to improve the lives of people in the vast range of diverse communities across Queensland.”

Noosa Council was successful in having all four of its motions endorsed at the LGAQ conference on the Gold Coast this week.
The advocacy relates to:
1. Increased State funding and support for dispute resolution programs and mediation centres
2. The State supporting interested coastal communities in trialling removal of shark nets during whale migration season
3. Calling on the Federal Government to accelerate action on the National Plastics Plan
4. Boosting State investment in early intervention programs for young people, with a focus on improving mental health, wellbeing and community connection.

The conference is the opportunity for 77 councils to seek the support needed to improve the lives of people in the vast range of diverse communities across Queensland.

08/10/2025

We would like to thank everyone who supported and attended our rally and helped to make it such a success. Our team came together to organise the event, and now that it's over, we've decided to take a break. Please keep spreading the word and encourage all Queenslanders to email the Premier ([email protected]) and their MP, to show their support for removing the shark nets at Noosa Main Beach during whale migration season! (Photo credit: Fiona Clark)

07/10/2025

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07/10/2025

The Noosa Biosphere Awards return on 13 November, offering a special opportunity to recognise and celebrate the 2025 finalists - individuals, organisations and initiatives leading the way in caring for our community and environment.

These awards shine a light on the diverse contributions being made across our UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve. From conservation projects and innovative sustainable practices to grassroots efforts creating positive change, each finalist represents a commitment to protecting and enhancing what makes Noosa unique.

Join us at The J Noosa to honour their achievements and be inspired by the stories of local action shaping a better future.

🎟️ Tickets are available now → https://events.humanitix.com/2025-noosa-biosphere-awards

07/10/2025

Thumbs up if you’re a Noosan who enjoys proximity to aquatic beings 👍🐋🐟🐬

07/10/2025

Imagine if we could have an Eco Shark Barrier at Noosa Main Beach… 🐋🏄🏻‍♂️💙 ecosharkbarrier.com.au

06/10/2025

06/10/2025

YOU CAN HELP - send an email to the Premier and show your support for removing the nets from Noosa Main Beach during whale season. It's easy - just follow the steps at https://noosamatters.com.au/nan/

06/10/2025

Sunshine Coast Councillor Joe Natoli also spoke in support of the move, saying “I drove all the way from Brisbane today to be here to support Frank and Noosa Council. Congratulations Frank, on your mayoral minute and resolution to ask the State government to remove the nets.”

He then commented that compared to the past, Sunshine Coast Council now has “more sympathetic Councillors, but we don’t have the numbers to get the same type of resolution.”

“In Western Australia, it was people power that brought about change to get rid of shark nets. In NSW, the same thing has happened.”

Addressing the crowd, he concluded, “It’s up to you to go out there and be the advocates… and convince other people that shark nets do not give you total protection.”

06/10/2025

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie commended the State Government on the recently tabled KPMG Shark Control Program Evaluation Report, which he said “recommends the trial removal of shark nets during the whale migration season while using other methods such as catch alert drum lines and aerial surveillance drones.”

“The report indicates that measures other than nets can effectively target key predators and continue to offer protection to humans while significantly reducing deaths of non-target marine creatures such as dolphins, rays and turtles and dropping the rate of whale entanglements to zero percent.”

“The report studied shark control programs in other States and Countries and said Queensland was the only jurisdiction where shark nets remain in the water during whale migration season.”

“Noosa Council stands ready, alongside an alliance of business, swimming, surfing, community, scientific and environmental groups to support the State Government in trialling removal of nets during whale migration season.”