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Noosa Council considers changes to draft Short Stay Letting local laws At its meeting on 9 March 2021, Noosa Shire Council’s Planning and Environment Committee considered changes to draft local laws governing the operation of short term or short stay accommodation in Noosa Shire. We outline some of the changes and their possible impact – […]

When does outdoor dining trigger, or when should it trigger, requirements for additional car parking?

FOR LEASE – Perfect space for professional office or retail. Positioned in the newly refurbished upper Mary Street professional district opposite the main crossing with a great foot trade due to long-established businesses in the immediate vicinity. Great street frontage in a newly renovated 1893 building. Massive bay window with polished original floors and pressed metal […]

Anecdotal evidence from rural property holders shows how COVID-19 has actually helped them during the pandemic. A recent article on Commercial Real Estate outlines how several property holders have been able to diversify and grow their income during the pandemic. Supplementing traditional farm income with agritourism is helping several landowners through this crisis. A 2800-hectare sheep and […]

When Bounce Noosa Hostel was looking for a Town Planner to help them develop a prospect site in Noosaville, they turned to RG Strategic to help solve what had proved too big a challenge for others. RG Strategic’s Managing Director Russell Green sat down with Mark Baldwin, Group General Manager of FUDA Enterprise Group, to […]

Town Planning challenges overcome through creative development solutions. Client: Bounce Hostel (FUDA Enterprise Group) Commenced: Material Change of Use (MCU) application lodged June 2018 – Approved March 2019, Operational Works (OPW) application lodged February 2019 – Approved June 2019 Services: Development Approval for Material Change of Use and Operational Works / Liquor Licence / Food […]

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions for the tourism and hospitality industry, it is vital that each premises is on point, meeting all government and licensing requirements. The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation has produced a fantastic resource to ensure nothing is missed and you are able to protect your customers and staff. The […]

For over 17 years Emilia’s Café has been bringing a little slice of Italy to the people of Gympie. Since 2003 Emilia’s has become a beloved institution in Gympie and has gone from strength to strength. Based on exceptional service and traditional Italian cuisine, with a creative modern twist, Emilia’s has been a remarkable story […]

Right now, as new cases of COVID-19 dwindle and state governments start to ease restrictions, the big question is when bars, cafés, restaurants and other hospitality-based businesses will be able to reopen. Several experts say could be up to four months away. Queensland’s former chief health officer, Prof Gerry Fitzgerald is suggesting that hospitality businesses will […]

As we start to hear mutterings from our governments at all levels about the relaxation of lockdown and isolation rules, what does that mean for our hospitality sector? It appears that bars and restaurants will be among the last business to open fully but, as pointed out by Phil Lempert in a recent Forbes article, […]