We need to tackle the problem of overpopulation to reduce over-consumption of Earth’s resources and improve living standards, globally. The Witness Earth event, from Oct 26-30 last year was just prior to the state election. It was an opportunity for enviro/sustainability organisations to promote themselves and their issues, all in the context of thought provoking
Overpopulation and Land Clearing Read Post »
Tyler, one of the Toondah koalas, at rest in the Toondah Harbour Priority Development Area. The Queensland Government has failed to assure the community that it’s serious about protecting koalas and koala habitat in South East Queensland (SEQ), in a ministerial response to a petition signed by thousands of Queensland residents. The petition, signed by
Queensland Government fails to protect koala habitat Read Post »
Letters, this week, respond to the jobs, jobs, jobs mantra spruiked by the proponents of the Toondah development. Carmen McNaught (The Greens candidate in Redlands), makes the argument about Queensland’s flawed planning system. Finally, a case for reliance on Covid-19 science. If you have something to say for publication by Redlands2030, email your letter to theeditor@redlands2030.net
Toondah’s jobs, failed planning laws & COVID-19 Read Post »
EVER wondered whether the community’s opposition to land use changes in southeast Queensland is reasonable? It could be community reaction to a multi-story, multi-dwelling complex that appears next door unannounced, the traffic jams on our roads, the cyclist or scooter rider running into you on the footpath, or your visitors not being able to park
Councils must put the people back into planning Read Post »
Too many environmental impact statements (EIAs) are failing to stop environmental calamaties. Here’s what we need to do. A tsunami of development projects is sweeping across the planet. It’s in the form of new roads, dams, mines, housing estates, and other infrastructure projects. The governments enabling these projects tell us not to worry: although the
Opinion: Environmental impact assessments aren’t protecting the environment Read Post »
In the inner-Brisbane state seat of South Brisbane, where construction of new apartment blocks is changing the landscape, the election campaign has been under way for months with Greens challenger Amy MacMahon taking on Deputy Premier Jackie Trad. The Greens rate their chances highly in South Brisbane. This seat shares much of the area won
Amy MacMahon takes on Jackie Trad Read Post »
Investigations have found that $1.7 Billion is siphoned from Queensland’s public purse each year by “mates” involved in the property development industry. Have your say by calling for an inquiry into Queensland’s planning and development industry. Recently, Redlands2030 invited Dr Cameron Murray to launch his book “Game of Mates: How favours Bleed the Nation”. “Our
Planning and development inquiry needed Read Post »
Twenty years ago scientists, planners, and politicians met to discuss the plight of Moreton Bay. The findings of the Moreton Bay and Catchment Conference showed there was a great gap between the science (or evidence) and the planning and management of the Bay and its catchment. Two decades later a second forum, the Moreton Bay (Quandamooka)
Moreton Bay – 20 years of science and planning Read Post »
The Planning Act 2016 establishes a hierarchy of planning instruments to articulate local and statewide land use policy and sets the foundation for development. State planning instruments are produced by the state and local governments must have regard to when developing their local plans Local planning instruments are “owned” by local governments and collectively guide planning
New laws for planning and development Read Post »
