Alan Lander - Noosa journalist

30/03/2025

My contribution to March edition of Noosa Matters.
https://noosamatters.com.au/community-power-sinks-plans-for-overscale-tewantin-apartment-block/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJWtnxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQyvpeH59SrxWYG3ctFNpropuxsTFuDjTwYi6vRx42mwv2lD-6Rr2pfyKQ_aem_WWS4q4sS49cw81eHasbvfw

Nearly 500 Noosa residents have used written submissions to give a massive thumbs-down to a proposed 40-unit development in Tewantin, resulting in a huge win for the local community – and for the…

18/02/2025

Reading up recently on a Fb page about Auschwitz-Birkenau reminded me of a story I covered in 2009. I met a fellow called Harry Fransman, 85 at the time, who not only survived the death camp but also the notorious Death March following the attempted abandonment of the camp n 1945.
The story isn't much - I wish it could have been a few thousand words longer - suffice to say, meeting someone like Harry - and the other amazing people at this incredibly unusual event was one of the most profound experiences of my life.
They showed bravery in a manner I have yet to see something come even marginally close in today's world.
As I watch current events unfold in the US I am reminded of Harry, who has now left us, but I will never forget him.

03/12/2024

Due to the parlous state of (paid!) journalism, I am opening up to offering sub-editing, proofreading services, also re-writes, speeches, punctuation/grammar checks (old school!) - NO AI USED AT ALL - EVER!
If you want to be confident your message/speech/submission/assignment/etc is correct and meaningful, get in touch!

07/09/2024

My contribution to today's Noosa Matters edition:

The aesthetic look and feel of Noosa could be permanently destroyed and the Noosa planning scheme effectively neutered if two large development applications are given the go-ahead – one of them being…

07/05/2024

OUT NOW our May edition of YOUR LOCAL.
Our cover image is one of the stunning artworks on display at the 'Seeing the Soul' exhibition currently on at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. All proceeds go towards supporting Hoofbeats Sanctuary at Doonan. Thanks to our community supporting ANZAC day 2024. We have an Australian Body Art Festival wrap up plus great feature stories on our local Richard Hansen and the Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan.
Don't miss WHAT'S ON and our MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS. Plus we have all our regulars:
'Wild about Noosa' with Wild About Noosa by Tony Wellington
'Seasonal Produce' with Matt Golinski - Official
'Take a Hike' with Andrea Taylor
'Outdoor Adventures' with Andy Flanagan

📚🍂 Grab your copy now and enjoy the read! 📰👍 Or read it online at https://yourlocallifestyle.com.au

04/12/2023

A town planning scheme cannot predict the future. And by the time the 10-year-spanning document is written, let alone endorsed, elements of it can often already be out of date. The Noosa Plan is a…

09/11/2023

This will feature at Monday's General Committee meeting.

Popular Cooroy venue, Bus Stop Espresso, may have to close down its coffee service within three months, following a Noosa Council staff recommendation to refuse its continued operation – unless…

29/10/2023

Endorsement of the Noosa River Catchment Management Plan has been deferred until July 2024, following a 3-3 Noosa Councillor vote, with Mayor Clare Stewart’s casting vote breaking the deadlock.

25/10/2023

A hinterland short-term accommodation (STA) provider – which has not yet even registered under Noosa Council’s new STA Local Law 10 – has applied for a “minor” change to increase the number of people…

15/08/2023

From council general committee meeting Mon Aug 14

A large sign will be erected to screen an illegal dune vegetation clearance at Peregian Beach in what has been described as “the most egregious case of clearing on the eastern beaches”.

06/07/2023

A few bits from me including the feature on keyboard warrior umpire Rod Ritchie who runs Residents for Noosa and Cooroy Community Noticeboard.

📢 Out now! 📚 Don't miss the July edition of YOUR LOCAL newspaper. 🗞️ Discover the fascinating history of Pomona King of the Mountain and get all the race details for July 23. Celebrate 21 years with Ikatan Spa Noosa and celebrate the Cooroy Ambulance centenary. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Rod Ritchie and his career, plus indulge in a music and arts section that's bursting at the seams! 🎶🎨 Grab your copy now and enjoy the read! 📰👍 Or read it online at https://yourlocallifestyle.com.au

19/06/2023

Noosa Council will apply a velvet glove over a steel fist approach to countering encroachment on council land. Education will be the glove, in what has become a major and diverse problem across Noosa…