On this week’s What’s Going On…
Council thinks the popular Peregian Originals beachfront concerts are impacting too hard on people living near the park behind the Peregian Surf Club where they’re held, and says the gigs will have to move to other venues. We heard from a musician speaking for the opponents of the move and Councillor Russell Green who argues that it’s necessary.
(Runs for 7 minutes 12 seconds)
Kin Kin shocked by quarry plans
Kin Kin people are in shock over what looks like the unavoidable go-ahead for a huge quarry to start operating next year about four km out of town. Many residents allege that due process has not been followed.
Garry Martin, President of the Kin Kin Community Group, and Allen Packer, another resident, told us of the community’s worries over the quarry, especially the trucking that could cause chaos and danger as far away as the Tewantin primary school. The local councillor, Lew Brennan, suggested that Council is powerless because a court order has given control of the quarry to the state government.
(Runs for 16 minutes 26 seconds)
Beware of falling in love with koalas…
They could end up taking more of your time than you bargained for. As happened to Carolyn Beaton, who had to fit coming in to see us around a baby’s needs. After she nursed sick ones, she turned into a pro-koala campaigner:
(Runs for 8 minutes 32 seconds)
12-year-old fundraising for the Fred Hollows Foundation
A 12 year old Yandina boy, Jade Page, “has got a bit of a thing about the Dalai Lama”, says his mother, Cadence. The two of them are raising funds for the Fred Hollows See the World Charity Challenge, which could see Jade given a trip to Nepal to visit the Fred Hollows Foundation hospital there. Diet began by asking Jade what fascinates him about the Dalai Lama.
(Runs for 7 minutes 5 seconds)
Peregian must stay where it is with proper council traffic control. Get someone else to run the concept other places. Start some competition. Locals can go to their local show. This may also reduce others outside the area coming to Peragian? At least some of the other concerts will conflict with Peregian? Maybe, but I think the true believers will come anyway.
Never give up. Look for options