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Noosa Alive! blasts off Noosa comes alive from today (Friday 18 to Sunday 27 July), as the region’s premier arts and cultural festival NOOSA alive! kicks off 10 spectacular days of live music, theatre, ballet, and thought-provoking experiences. With tickets selling fast and several events already sold out, Noosa alive! 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic and engaging festivals to date. Among the most anticipated moments is David Williamson’s bold new play, Sleeping Dogs, directed by Ian Mackellar and starring Erik Thomson. After all three performances sold out in only a few weeks, a special preview show of the dress rehearsal were released ahead of the World Premiere on 23 July which too sold out. The festival also showcases extraordinary musical talent, including cello and guitar virtuosos Sharon & Slava Grigoryan, dinner with operatic trio Divina (sold out), and beloved stage and screen legend Caroline O’Connor. With final release tickets available and selling fast, fans are encouraged to book quickly to avoid missing out. Country music fans are in for an electric night on Friday 25 July, as Amber Lawrence and her full band take the stage at The J Theatre for a high-energy, foot-stomping performance. Continued page 16
Marshall Hamburger headlines on the River Stage at Imagine on Saturday 26 July. (Supplied)
Junction conflict By Margie Maccoll Noosa Council’s investigation into management frameworks to deal with conflict in Noosa Junction led officers to recommend a Business Improvement District (BID) model be further investigated in consultation with stakeholders. The conflict in the Junction stems from the friction between the live music and vibrant entertainment precinct and the impact of noise generated by it on surrounding residents with the investigation initiated by a council-backed motion. But after lengthy debate at Council’s general
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meeting on Monday councillors voted unanimously to convene a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders including residents, and continue engagement as it has been with stakeholders and lead agencies, the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR), Queensland Police Service and the Collaborative Approach to Liquor Management (CALM ) to manage issues and improve the precinct. Council discussion focused on issues including existing structures and agencies operating in Noosa Junction, council’s resource requirements to progress investigation with stakeholders on a
BID model, the potential use of council’s already existing placemaking program and council’s shire-wide commitments. After presenting a report to council on their management framework investigation council officers told the meeting the next steps leading from their findings would involve engaging with stakeholders about a BID-like model, scoping out what opportunities it may offer and the governance around it. Staff said they thought establishing a framework could help manage the massive change the Junction was going to go through, providing
stakeholders a source of communication, enabling them to weigh up opportunities and challenges and have a voice in the direction of the Junction. They said the infrastructure model needed to be something the landowners in the Junction would want, not something to be imposed. Staff expected if stakeholders decided to progress a BID-style framework it may require stakeholders contribute some form of financial levy and council provide resourcing to assist in its establishment. Continued page 2