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- Read the story: Green light for $270m lakes precinct and 900 homes
Where will this Caloundra South development end – when it becomes Brisbane North?
There will soon be no barrier between the Pumicestone Passage and the Bruce Highway and no protection for any wildlife.
No infrastructure being considered north of Brisbane? Then, as always, these thousands of extra vehicles will be joining the hoards of motorists travelling to Brisbane every day. It’s just too easy to bung in another link road onto the Bruce Highway. There is never any mention of a new road to bypass Brisbane and save travellers having to go into Brisbane and then out again.
This government never thinks about Queensland’s future, only developers like Stockland. Bring on the election.
Mick Scurr, Windsor
Infrastructure first. A three-lane highway and a proper train service?
Small blocks, housing almost touching each other and very narrow roads? This will become a disaster in time and the profiteers, the developers and council, will move on. No legacy here.
They will be sold as beautiful Sunshine Coast (but lead to) crowded beaches with no parking and ugly housing.
Aura is an ugly development and so will this be.
Garry McGufficke, Maroochydore
As a resident of the Aura development, I can tell you first hand that further development is not going to leave a positive impact on residents of the Sunshine Coast.
We are facing steering wheel squeezing congestion to attempt to drive anywhere north (ie Caloundra). The idea of ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ does nothing but support state revenue and lower the quality of living of its residents. I had little choice but to move to Aura (separation) due to affordability.
Many of the properties are investments. How about we limit investment properties and then give Queenslanders a home, instead of building homes for more people from other states to move here? I’m sure the local flora and fauna would thank us for it.
Lee, Nirimba
I hope the roads will be wide enough for this one. It’s woeful around Nirimba.
Jan Muller
- Read the story: Folk festival tunes up with $2 million in backing
How fantastic that the Miles Labor government is backing the Woodford Folk Festival with a $2 million grant.
Every year we look forward to going to Woodford and knowing it has this assistance is reassuring to think it will continue to flourish as it has and bring so much joy and excitement to so many.
Too many other festivals are struggling or not happening. As the world faces so many challenges, we need the reprieve that the wonderful Woodford Folk Festival brings each year.
Robyn Deane, Nambour
- Read the story: Kabi Kabi People and council sign state-first commitment
It is untenable and unacceptable for the council to “sell the family silver” with no consultation with the residents of this region and to keep us in the dark about the details of what these non-exclusive rights actually mean.
These woke agenda items have been voted down last year in the Voice Referendum.
Johann Scholtz, Pelican Waters
While this sounds all pretty, pretty, I believe Australia voted 61 per cent no to the VTP (Voice to Parliament).
Where does the mandate come from? Have the ratepayers in Noosa been consulted about this ‘collective’ and what powers will it hold? Is this a lead in to Treaties? Many questions.
Phil Broad, Nambour
- Read the story: How locals and visitors have responded to 50c fares
In these days of cost-of-living concerns, my girlfriend and I settled for a budget day out in Brisbane and marvelled at the great time we had.
After catching an express early one Saturday morning from Nambour Station we were surprised by some of the passengers boarding the train on its 50-cent journey. Many were dressed as comic book characters heading to Comicon.
On reaching the city, we walked to Southbank to join the welcome home to our inspiring Olympians and para-Olympians.
At the end of a series of crowd “oi oi oi” cheers, we sought the advice of a Visit Brisbane volunteer. Carol set us off on a path to a rich mix of free museums and art galleries before we boarded the City Cat ferry to explore upriver for only another 50 cents.
Walking back to Roma Street Station from the wharf, we stopped for a snack at Macdonalds and as seniors received a complimentary coffee with our purchase.
Arriving at Nambour in the early evening, we reflected over a delicious fair-value meal at the RSL, that while Queenslanders are increasingly venturing overseas, there are still good days out to be had for relatively little cost at home.
Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs
- Read the story: Van life wears thin with locals tired of campground views
My life has changed.
I have sold my last property and managed to buy a unit in Maroochydore. Unfortunately, the van is too high for the carpark so I’ve used the space nearest the caravan park. I am not allowed to move it due to terminal brain cancer. This means I must constantly find someone to move it for me, which isn’t easy.
I’m not actually camping, I’m using the van as a retreat from the stress of dealing with my cancer. I keep the area clean and respect all those around me. I hope you can understand my plight and take my situation into account.
Bob, Maroochydore
Is it the council’s intention to provide free extended long term parking facilities for camper vans in beachside parking spots?
Most reasonable and considerate owners of these vehicles pay for off-site parking at the numerous vehicle and caravan storage facilities on the coast.
The owners of these campervans under 7.5m in length seem to be exempt (and they know the loopholes despite taking up basically two regular vehicle spaces. Harden up council, move them along.
Anthony Robinson, Alexandra Headland
- Read the story: Road upgrades to create new routes into booming area
I think these upgrades are essential to gain more access to Aura.
However, unless the intersection of Racecourse Road and Pierce Avenue is either traffic light controlled or a roundabout it would be even more dangerous than it is now when trying to exit Pierce Avenue turning right towards Caloundra Road.
Also, there needs to be provision to enable a right hand turn from Aura into Pierce Avenue.
Greg Irvine, Little Mountain
- Read the story: Election candidates announced
Green candidates are hiding behind the guise of the environment.
It should be put to these candidates: why is there no protest to what is happening in North Queensland with the utter destruction of mountain tops, wildlife, birdlife and sealife to place these disgusting wind farms?
They should also be questioned on their stance towards Israel and their party’s backing of the pro-Palestine rallies.
Phil Broad, Nambour
Town planners can learn from sports venues
Sport arenas have seating designed with the front seats lower than the rear, referred to as tiered seating. This allows everyone to enjoy the event.
The Bokarina development has multi-storey buildings nearest the beach, and another at Buddina on Pacific Boulevard is almost finished.
These multi-storey buildings adversely impact the amenity of people living behind them. Thus, not everyone can enjoy morning sunshine and sea breezes.
I suspect the lighting from the upper levels may adversely affect turtle hatchlings: others more knowledgeable may care to comment.
Peter McCormack, Warana
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