Voter concern about climate change and Greens' preferences have helped Federal Labor to a decisive victory. The Nationals won 10 seats, with only 5.5 per cent of the nation's vote, yet the Greens at 7.5 per cent, ended up with no representatives. However, the influence of the green vote has not gone unnoticed by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as … [Read more...]
A clear warning
The recent federal election result has sounded a clear warning to politicians at all levels of government. Australians are concerned about more than just short-term economic gain and have become tired of governments not listening to the people they serve. Despite public outrage, the Queensland Government has ruthlessly pursued the proposed … [Read more...]
Crucial votes ahead
It is obvious that not all Sunshine Coast residents will welcome the State Government's forced amalgamations and, as a consequence, the new regional council. Democracy has been threatened in our region from several angles over the past year, with the prime example being the Traveston Dam. The amalgamations, especially in the Noosa Shire, have … [Read more...]


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