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THE sad demise of our vehicle industry because of the blind ideology of former Treasurer Joe Hockey, who dared the vehicle manufacturers to go in 2014 along with his infamous horror budget saw the last of him, and his punishment was harsh, he was made our ambassador to the USA, of course another “jobs for the boys” affair.
Our workforce and the Holden is no more, which should raise our “real” unemployment figure to well over 10 per cent, according to Roy Morgan Research Corporation. The ABS figure has become redundant.
No wonder the welfare figure has shot up, unemployment is now well over 1.1 million people and underemployment is worse at 1.2 million people who cannot get enough work to support themselves or their families. This now means that well over three million Australians are living below the poverty line, a goal of the LNP to see working people living in poverty while they sell off public assets cheaply to their mates or donors; it’s a picnic at present for the wealthy.
I can see the situation in slow motion; if interest rates rise we will see homelessness in unparalleled proportions the like of which has never been seen in Australia. The LNP ideologues, the IPA are crossing off items on their wish list that they had never dreamt would or could happen. There is a huge Global Financial Crisis coming, we poorer people can feel the economy tightening – there will be no room for the faint-hearted when it hits. SHAUN NEWMAN
IT is with great disappointment to read about Gerry Harvey’s proposed new development at Poinsettia Ave, Runaway Bay. (GCB 23/10)
This proposal is for part of a very quiet cul-de-sac street which has a triangular park in front of this proposed development. This means there is almost no on-street parking available.
It is a pity you chose not to show a picture of the actual street view which currently exists, along with an artist’s impression from the water side to show what a disaster this development will be.
There appears to have been zero thought given to the practicality of adding such a huge number of units to such a small area of land. To add 31 units to this block will add at least 60-120 extra cars (2-4 per unit), not including the other proposed 11 units will mean existing residents will not be able to park or easily access their own properties.
The street access to Bayview Terrace is already a nightmare and the street is just not built for this additional capacity. The Hollywell Sailing Club is situated in the side street and the cars with boat trailers already cause significant congestion in the area.
The area does not have any buildings greater than three storeys – to build this monstrosity will be a travesty for the cul-de-sac and the residential area. It will tower over the neighbouring properties and eliminate any privacy for residents. It also appears the development is encroaching on council owned land (Broadwater beach front) which is currently accessible and use by the public. JACKI KNIGHT, RUNAWAY BAY