Alex Easton

Sep 18, 2024 | abc.net.au | Amy E. Sheehan |Jessica Ross |Alex Easton

A Miles government minister has cast doubt over the construction timeline for a major renewable energy project in Queensland's south-east, despite announcing $215 million in contracts this week. Work on the $14.2 billion Borumba Pumped Hydro Project, just south of Gympie, was slated to begin in 2025. But during a visit to the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday, Small Business Minister Lance McCallum said there was still a lot of preliminary work to be completed.

Sep 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Amy E. Sheehan |Tim Wong-See |Alex Easton

A Queensland lobby group says the not-in-my-backyard mindset, known as nimbyism, is impacting the delivery of crucial housing projects in the state. Natalie Rayment is the founder of Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY), a Queensland not-for-profit organisation trying to change negative attitudes that she believes are unreasonably influencing development outcomes in the state.

Jul 29, 2024 | abc.net.au | Janel Shorthouse |Sarah Howells |Alex Easton

Charity Hope Within Reach has had its trailer stolen along with $10,000 worth of donations. The Sunshine Coast community rallied to replace the stolen items just hours before its major annual donation event. The charity is calling for the public's help to find the trailer and have the donations returned. A Sunshine Coast charity has overcome a major setback after thieves stole its trailer filled with more than $10,000 worth of donations for homeless people.

May 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Owen Jacques |Alex Easton |Sarah Howells

A critical rail link between Brisbane and the beaches to its north is now locked in with a total of $5.5 billion secured from the state and federal governments. The Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line will be 19 kilometres long from Beerwah to Caloundra in its first stage, with long-term planning for the line to travel north along the coastline and then into the central business hub of Maroochydore.

Oct 25, 2023 | abc.net.au | Amy E. Sheehan |Alex Easton |Tessa Mapstone

Good Samaritans are making extra work for Queensland's vets and wildlife volunteers by mistakenly "kidnapping" young birds from their parents, experts say.