From my early days as
Queensland Times cadet in Ipswich my passion for playing and covering sport (including reporting at the Brisbane Commonwealth Games) has mixed well with my other major interest – covering local and state politics.
I still vividly recall the toppling of the Sir Joh National Party era after 32 years in power back in 1989. Friends of Noosa celebrate the de-amalgamation victory with hundreds of supporters outside Council Chambers. Photo Geoff Potter
I’ve always enjoyed feeling a strong sense of community through playing and reporting on rugby league, including Alfie Langer’s State of Origin debut. I’ve also served as a volunteer lifesaver at Coolum Beach for almost a quarter of a century.
An Australian Securities and Investment Commission company search showed Camtegan was headed by Stephen Francis Cole of Cotton Tree. Mr Cole s planning report, now being assessed by council staff, said the complex would come with solar panels to power the units and a communal pool area. The proposed eco-friendly unit complex proposed for Noosa Junction. The three-storey complex will be a mix of three-bedroom units and two-bedroom units which will be designed to comply with the council s sustainable building design code. The proposal will have an attractive landscape setting that will make a positive contribution to the streetscape of Bottlebrush Avenue, the planning report said.
Mr Puljich on Friday said GemLife would let the matter be decided next Thursday at council s ordinary meeting. It was despite Monday s general committee meeting containing a fresh report restating the council s case for refusal. That sparked GemLife to send its own reports about the overall benefits of ambitious project to councillors on Friday. Council s reasons for refusal include the development s conflicts with SEQ Regional Plan and the site not being included in the council s urban growth boundaries. The proposed development is contrary to state planning policy as it will irreversibly impact on good agricultural land, council planning co-ordinator Patrick Murphy said in his report.