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- Read the story: Removal of toilets and showers leads to unhappy campers
This council wants campers and travellers to spend money in their area but doesn’t want to provide reasonable access to amenities.
James Ellis, Scarborough, WA
Money. The same people that run this caravan park also run Maroochydore Caravan Park and Mudjimba Caravan Park and are now charging are now charging $5 a day for a dog.
D White, Mildura, Victoria.
These are changing times.
They save on maintenance, enabling to spend more on office parties, pay rises etc.
For most, they wouldn’t camp on their doorstep, so no care factor.
Ken Marsh
He needs exercise so walking bit extra will help him.
Areas like the Alex Headland toilet block at the top of the hill near the viewing point are attracting overnight campers. Other areas are around Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and close to the Cotton Tree pool area.
It’s getting out of hand. They need to be moved on daily.
We are locals and they take up prime spaces for the day and night
Tina Ward
- Read the story: Renewed hope for upgrade to nightmare interchange
The LNP would have us believe, simultaneously, that Labor overspends on infrastructure projects and that Labor doesn’t spend enough on infrastructure projects.
Peter Baulch, North Arm
“There are projects (including the MRIU) that do not demonstrate merit, lack any national strategic rationale and do not meet the Australian Government’s national investment priorities.”
What a disgusting attitude for a government to have towards the people they are employed to serve.
Derek Kanngiesser, Minyama
How about fixing the problem into Caloundra, down Caloundra Road?
We live in Palm Village and, at times, can’t even get out of our village.
Also the lights on the Nicklin Way roundabout, which was, and is, a complete waste of money. They need pulling out and slipways added, as promised years ago.
GH Laws, Little Mountain
- Read the story: Seawall rebuilt in response to tidal breakthrough
I applaud this initiative but wonder if it will extend to further south where we see the sandy shore being eroded continuously outside the powerboat club.
I have been there on some days and have witnessed the water washing under the concrete slab, which cannot be a good thing. Perhaps a further retaining wall or similar could be placed in this area so we do not lose this iconic old watering hole for many locals. I know the club is keen to get something happening but it seems that hands are tied as to who can and cannot make decisions and, as usual, who is responsible.
Would love to see some action before it too late.
Morag, Little Mountain
- Read the story: Independent candidate announced for federal election
This is great news.
I’m pleased to see an independent candidate selected by our community to represent Fairfax. Her focus on economic matters, integrity in politics and climate action is exactly what we need. It is refreshing to see a candidate committed to positive politics and actively representing Fairfax interests without interference by major political party agendas. It’s time for higher quality political debate and accountability to the community.
I look forward to hearing more from Francine Wiig.
Rowena, Eumundi
Great to hear that Fairfax has an option to vote for an independent voice at the next federal election.
Politics, these days, feels like a race to the bottom, so having a representative with a small business background who is focused on achieving for the community rather than playing party politics is a nice change. Given the likelihood of a minority government after the next election, independent candidates could also hold the balance of power and be in a stronger position to advocate for us.
Francine Wiig sounds like the kind of candidate that I’d vote for.
Brett, Buderim
How exciting and refreshing to have Francine Wiig as our independent candidate for the upcoming federal election.
As a lifelong Fairfax resident, we deserve a fair go at all levels of government to ensure our growth is inclusive and sustainable. I have met Francine several times and am highly impressed by her passion and genuine care for our electorate. I truly believe Francine can deliver a strong community first strategy for Fairfax to shine and prosper.
Hence, I will be voting one Francine for Fairfax in 2025.
Qindi Gunther, Buderim
What good news it is to have a well-qualified independent running in the seat of Fairfax.
The current member’s bizarre campaign for nuclear power stations is hardly in the interest of the Fairfax community.
Let’s have fair facts in Fairfax.
Ian Lowe, Marcoola
- Read the story: Construction set to start in estate as sales top $11m
I am amazed at the ridiculous new housing estate at Bellvista Boulevard and Caloundra Road. The traffic most of the day, especially of a morning, has, at times, more than 2km of banked-up traffic in Bellvista Boulevard to enter Caloundra Road. The new Highpoint estate traffic will compound this and new residents will have an extremely dangerous exit.
It advertises a short drive to Bulcock Street. This is correct but drive time can be 20 minutes or more of a morning with the dangerous Caloundra Road roundabout and the notorious Pelican Waters roundabout, not to mention the slow crawl up Bulcock Street (nicknamed Snail Street).
Who in their right mind approved this estate? I feel sorry for the new home owners.
Denis Ball, Caloundra
- Read the story: Up to $53m of projects delayed as council looks for funds
One thing stood out for me: how badly Caloundra residents get treated by our council and the councillors that are supposed to represent us.
Of the eight project deferrals listed, four of them were in Caloundra.
Basically, there are as many project deferrals in Caloundra as there are in entire rest of the Sunshine Coast. How is that fair?
Deferrals at Caloundra include the Moffat Beach seawall, transport corridor upgrade, aerodrome master plan, and Oval Avenue and Arthur Street stormwater work.
Deferrals at other locations include the Sippy Downs library, Mooloolaba foreshore revamp, Maleny’s Maple street landscaping, and Peregian Beach’s Lakewood Road and Monak Drive upgrades.
Grant Hutson, Currimundi
- Read the story: Former councillor to run as independent in election
I am really pleased see another option for Fisher.
We need politicians who represent the people and stand up for what is important in the present and critical future problems.
We need truth, courage and commitment.
Elaine McKean, Chevallum
Nominating as an independent candidate is becoming a farce throughout the national and state political environments.
The announcement by Keryn Jones that her nomination as an independent was as a result of a candidate search by a group called Voices for Fisher is a case in point.
But, oh yes she will be “independent” and have “only loyalty to the people of Fisher”
Well, we have seen this model before haven’t we, with the election of Simon Holmes a’ Court’s ‘Team Teal’ candidates. Have they represented anyone except themselves?
And we will see Voices for Fairfax and so on in as many electorates as they can find candidates.
Ms Jones said she was a part of Voices for Fisher and that this group had conducted a search for candidates to represent the local electorate community. Point is, that most of the legislation moving through the federal parliament should deal with issues of Mmigration, the economy, national security, defence, trade etc. It is a very long shot to expect every local independent member to be fully across all of these, If not, they are of limited value in parliament and, if they are so knowledgeable, then they are not likely to have any chance to carry a case for local electorate matters or the needs of their local community in discussions on national matters.
The weakness of the current Prime Minister and his executive team is proof positive of the need for strong, experienced national leadership teams who can together provide the leadership this nation needs in parliament. Something to which no independent member can aspire.
Of course, implicit in her statement, is that she had been approved by Voices for Fisher as their candidate of choice, and it begs the question, who leads this community movement, where do they live and what is their background in politics? Do we know whether her approval ‘as the person who could deliver in Canberra’ was a decision by 50 people or only by the person who advised her of her approval.
Do they really expect the community to believe there is no vested interest within its unheralded ‘leadership’.
Give us all a break.
Merv Elliott, Buderim
As one who has long despaired at the senseless argy-bargy of political power games, it is amazing, at last, to have the choice of a locally-selected independent candidate who will represent the electorate rather than a political party.
I know where my vote will be going.
I trust others in Fisher will also give serious thought to doing politics differently.
Graeme Folley, Meridan Plains
- Read the story: Roadside cafe closes its doors after council battle
Another example of Noosa Council pettiness.
This was a great stop for classic car clubs as cars can be parked within view of the patrons. Viable businesses should be assisted not closed. The Jaguar Car Club has used this facility for coffee stops on several occasions.
Richard Blundell, Moololah Valley
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