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Rose’s recovery By Abbey Cannan Scary and debilitating migraines led to a brain tumour discovery for former Noosa and Gympie Today journalist Rose Astley, and now she’s urging anyone with similar symptoms to ’trust your gut’. At just 26, Rose’s recovery journey was ’hell on earth’ after suffering Covid, meningitis and hearing loss following hours of surgeries. One year since her diagnosis in May 2023, Rose tells her story and celebrates her freedom from hospital beds. Story page 2
Rose Astley holding a Queensland Ambulance Service Teddy which gave her comfort in hospital.
River plan reveal By Phil Jarratt The Queensland government last week announced its full plan to resolve boating issues on Noosa River and its linked waterways, designed to “increase safety and improve environmental impacts and the overall amenity of the river”. The first stage of the reform plan, released last September, introduced new year-round six knot speed zones in the busiest parts of the river, as well as new anchoring restrictions. The second part, announced by Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish, details five further stages to be implemented over the next 15 months. Hailed by long-term advocates for a safer,
cleaner river as the delivery of the major reform recommendations of the now-disbanded Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NRSAC), the state’s plan is understood to have been fast-tracked by Mr Mellish, who took up the portfolio in December. He said: “Maritime Safety Queensland is working hard to tackle the safety and pollution problems associated with the Noosa River. It is never acceptable for vessels to pose safety or pollution risks in our pristine waterways, so MSQ is commencing its suite of actions to responsibly manage those that do. Following that, the heavy usage and broad mix of users on the southern shore of the river makes managing this area a high safety priority. “MSQ will then move on to implement fur-
ther reforms in a staged approach to manage the problems on the river. Boaties and Noosa residents can expect to see MSQ’s officers on the water in the weeks and months ahead, educating boaties about the reforms, establishing navigation aids, assessing moorings and anchored and abandoned vessels, and enforcing safety rules. MSQ is conscious there are many vulnerable people who may be affected by these reforms, and will be working closely with them to ensure appropriate compliance with the new regulations to ensure their own and the public’s safety.” Noosa’s independent MP Sandy Bolton commented: “Our Noosa River is the beating heart of our community, bringing great joy to so many.
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However, as visitor numbers have increased over the last decade, so has the need for better management. This has been a long journey, and I thank all who have contributed including residents who gave feedback, members of NRSAC, and the teams from MSQ. Education and communication are vitally important over the coming months, and I ask our community to assist MSQ in these endeavours.” Noosa Parks Association vice-president and member of the former NRSAC Dr Michael Gloster noted: “Bravo Minister Mellish, MSQ GM Kell Dillon and Sandy Bolton MP for delivering the most significant Noosa River reforms for over 40 years.” Continued page 4
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