The March election was like none other in Noosa s history due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
3. April 14: Clare Stewart becomes Noosa s first female mayo, after the tightest of contests with incumbent Tony Wellington as the shire goes into lockdown to face the coronavirus pandemic.
4. April 15: The changing of the guard and breakdown of the local government boys club is official and the new council is sworn in with Cr Karen Finzel and Cr Amelia Lorentson joining surfing identity Cr Tom Wegener and Mayor Clare Stewart as new additions to the chamber.
5. July 10: Noosa Councillors delivered a freeze on rates notices as part of a grassroots-style $125 million COVID recovery budget. About 80 per cent of Noosa ratepayers will receive no increase.