Tuesday, 9 March 2021

Trouble in Paradise? Queensland's Growing Pains

The Queensland State Government has responded to SEQ's population explosion by announcing a new taskforce. But will that be enough to ensure sufficient new housing development? Gold Coast councillors backtracked from proposals to build up Biggera Waters and Labrador after backlash from residents, and Palm Beach councillor Daphne McDonald has slammed development proposals for the southern suburbs as "ludicrous". Leading developer Azzura Group is now calling on the council to refocus on the Southport CBD, where it wants to build the southern hemisphere's tallest tower. Read more - Queensland Times 


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World’s Largest Plant

An amazing story of the world’s largest plant located off the coast of Western Australia:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-61655327

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