Concerns have been raised about chaotic parking, overflowing bins and ‘backed up’ public toilets at Surf Coast tourism locations over the busy holiday period.
The Herald Sun reported that some locals are concerned about how an increasing population is leading to overcrowding.
Gail Gatt from Surf Coast Shire said bins were emptied twice daily during the holidays and called on visitors to respect the environment and dispose of waste properly.
Parramatta City Council is objecting to a developer’s proposal to construct a $113.6 million mixed-use development, including 204 build-to-rent apartments in a 34-storey tower in Parramatta’s CBD.
The council and others, including the NSW State Emergency Service, argue that the tower block poses a significant flood risk, according to a report from the Sydney Morning Herald.
The Shire of Boyup Brook in WA has rejected a proposal for dual naming of the Blackwood River to include its Indigenous name, Goorbilyup.
The Daily Mail reported that a majority of 16 submissions received by the council objected to the proposal.
The council is one of five that would need to give support to the proposal, including the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes which has led the push for dual naming.
Augusta Margaret River and Nannup are believed to be supportive of the idea.
Ratepayers in Gold Coast City Council will have extra time to find the money for rates and water notices, which have been deferred for two weeks.
The council said it was conscious of the effect of the storms on ratepayers and had decided to delay the distribution of the next round of rates and water notices which were due to be issued this month.