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 […]
Concerns over developer influence on mayors and councillors
OSCAR is renewing its campaign to bring an end to developer donations to local government mayors and councillors. We are writing to the Premier, Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government urging them to continue their ongoing reform of local government by banning developer donations to candidates seeking to be elected to […]




