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SHOW us the science – that is what koala conservationists Carolyn Beaton and Mark Powell say to a report supporting a benefit to koalas from the Noosa on Weyba residential development application. Mr Powell, a noted koala vet, said that a development of this scale “cannot possibly hope to have any net benefit to any

A FLOOD study prepared for the proposed Noosa on Weyba residential development claims the plans for more than 800 dwellings would improve a notorious black spot for water inundation. The consultant’s report states there would be “no adverse impacts on flood levels and flows for surrounding properties for local and regional flood events” and adds

LOBBY group Friends of Lake Weyba believes a State Government response to its challenge concerning its granting of a biodiversity offset, which opened the door for a major residential development application, is long overdue.   FOLW president Anita Brake said the group wrote to Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney in early February advising him of concerns

FRIENDS of Lake Weyba has challenged the State Government’s granting of a biodiversity development offset area that has opened the way for a large-scale residential and aged care project. And the group is refusing to accept the advice from Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney’s office that the koala conservation land transfer at the heart of a

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LAKE Weyba has long been an inspiration for the artistic community. This week Friends of Lake Weyba are staging Arts-on- Weyba, a creative experience showcasing the essence of an area remarkable as the source of inspiration for a collection of artistic works. The group’s aim is to bring an awareness to the area proposed for

Friends of Lake Weyba are staging a special event this month in the fight to preserve their community. To showcase Weyba’s natural beauty, ecological and historical significance, together with its enduring inspiration to artists and writers, Euamrella Shores will host a unique art exhibition at Gooloowa from November 29. [button link=”http://noosatoday.mysunshinecoast.com.au/default-article-display/artists-unite-to-fightlake-weyba-plans,588″ type=”icon” icon=”paper” newwindow=”yes”] See

NOOSA koala campaigner Carolyn Beaton believes there is not enough science behind the proposed Noosa on Weyba development, which excludes only certain dog breeds to help protect the remaining vulnerable marsupials. Ms Beaton of the Koala Diaries was part of the briefing to Noosa Biosphere Ltd by development director Steve MacRae on the project which