Sunshine Coast Council
Ever wondered what happens to the rainwater that drains from your roof, driveway and yard once it leaves your property?
It’s likely that it enters Sunshine Coast Council’s extensive stormwater network, captured by a series of drains and is carried through underground pipes, before being discharged into local waterways draining to the ocean.
Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez said council was developing its first Stormwater Management Strategy (SMS) and was now seeking community input, because everyone in the region has a role to play to manage stormwater effectively.
“Stormwater management protects our waterways from pollutants and increased or concentrated water flow, uses rainwater and stormwater as a resource and manages stormwater flood risk for the wellbeing and resilience of our communities,” Cr Suarez said.
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Police hold concerns for welfare of Barkly region 13 April
Northern Territory Police hold concerns for the welfare of a Queensland man who has been reported as missing in the Barkly area since late last month.
Adrian De Jong, 50 was last seen as he checked out of a caravan park in Tennant Creek around 10am on Monday 22 March and advised staff he was driving to Ti Tree for work.
Local police were alerted the following day that Mr De Jong did not arrive in Ti Tree and immediately begun making inquiries with Queensland police and nearby remote communities, to locate him. To-date efforts to locate Mr De Jong have been unsuccessful and police now seek public assistance.
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FNQ young people have spoken out for Youth Week
Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Youth Affairs The Honourable Meaghan Scanlon
Mental health, consent, employment and training and life in regional communities are among the important issues young North Queenslanders have spoken out about in a powerful roundtable held as part of the Queensland Youth Week Speak Out Series.
Hosted by Youth Affairs Minister Meaghan Scanlon, today’s Mossman Gorge forum saw young people gather to discuss with their peers the challenges their local communities face and the future of their society, environment, and culture.
The 10-year-old Marsden girl missing from Southbank since yesterday has been located safe and well.
Police would like to thank the public for assistance in this matter.
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