Battle over Halls Creek

Area should never be developed says Council CONFLICT has arisen over whether or not agricultural land should be developed as an addition to the Coast’s new super suburb. ShapingSEQ was released by the State Government on Friday to define south-east Queensland’s future progress and what roles the Sunshine Coast and […]

NSW Councils lose development control

(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 […]