(Source: Charles Pauka, GovernmentNews.com.au – 10 August 2017) Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAP) are now mandatory for all councils in Greater Sydney and Wollongong after the Bill passed the NSW Parliament. The NSW Government introduced the Environmental Planning and Assessment and Electoral Legislation Bill, it says, as a safeguard […]
Maroochy River mouth – fixed for just $200,000?
IT should cost only $200,000 at most rather than millions to ensure continued protection of Maroochydore Beach and the Pincushion Caravan Park community and environmental groups have claimed. Separate analysis done by coastal engineers for Don’t Rock the Maroochy and Sunshine Coast Environment Council has questioned Sunshine Coast Council’s preferred […]
South East Queensland Regional Plan (ShapingSEQ) released
The South East Queensland Regional Plan (also known as ShapingSEQ) reflects the values, needs and great ideas of the community. Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Jackie Trad said the plan was prepared through extensive consultation with the region’s 12 councils, industry and the community. “This unprecedented level […]
OSCAR calls for an end to developer donations
MEDIA RELEASE PEAK COMMUNITY GROUP CALLS FOR REFORM OF POLITICAL DONATIONS The State Government has been called upon to take immediate steps to ban political donations from property developers and associated entities at future State and Local Government elections. The President of peak organisation OSCAR (Organisation Sunshine Coast Association of […]
Dates for Maroochy River community consultation announced
THE Sunshine Coast Council will seek community input from across the region on a proposed rock wall at the Maroochy River mouth. Five consultation dates have been locked in through August, with residents of Coolum, Caloundra, Maleny and Nambour to be canvassed on their opinions, along with Maroochydore locals. Two-hour […]