Chair for the day Elaine took charge of the meeting
Elaine welcomed guests Kendall, & Exchange Student Terka with her host parents Noel & Bronwyn,
Welcome to new Member Ana and Arne
Welcome to new Member Ana and Arne
Chris proposed the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands
Thanks for the photos Dave
Kendall spoke enthusiastically about her role as our local member of Parliament.
She's all about getting more dollars to the Caloundra electrorate.
She has been door knocking and phone canvassing and hence has a good idea of what people want for the place.
Number one issue by a mile is solving traffic congestion
She's all about getting more dollars to the Caloundra electrorate.
She has been door knocking and phone canvassing and hence has a good idea of what people want for the place.
Number one issue by a mile is solving traffic congestion
The budget session in Parliament was a big "carry on" in the chamber.
And a new school is proposed at Aura.
With five children, Kendall is well placed to talk about commuting.
With our population increase, roads just can't keep up.
The school bus network is critical.
TAFE college proposed for Caloundra
Create Caloundra.
Library – over budget.
Town Square – $4 million from the state.
Art gallery.
The rumours had a huge "K" fountain in the town Square have been greatly exaggerated.
Library – over budget.
Town Square – $4 million from the state.
Art gallery.
The rumours had a huge "K" fountain in the town Square have been greatly exaggerated.
Average age in Caloundra has dropped from 70 to 41, in Aura it is 29.
"The Wave” - this is what I found on the net (oops I'm starting to sound like Siri now)
https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/thewave
https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/thewave
Then "Metro" to the airport.
Why are things costing so much?
What happened to “On time on budget"
Queensland is now less productive than Victoria.
Six days a week has gone down to 2/3 days with two hours per day.
What happened to “On time on budget"
Queensland is now less productive than Victoria.
Six days a week has gone down to 2/3 days with two hours per day.
Projects can happen with building industry investment.
Investor confidence is important.
Caloundra roads $400 million.
CTCU Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade
https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/council/planning-and-projects/infrastructure-projects/caloundra-transport-corridor-upgrade-project
Stage one/stage two $7 million from the state +7+7 = 21.
Consideration as a potential Matter of National Environmental Significance under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act last October - this could cause a five year delay
https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2025/04/22/congestion-busting-road-hits-environmental-delay/
New council CEO.
- Overpass.
- Roundabout.
- Overpass.
- Roundabout.
E scooters – the big demographic in hospital are under 16 year-old boys
Who is buying the scooters for these boys?
Bribie Breakthrough.
Apparently, all the previous reports were done by the same engineer therefore are not independent.
It is being looked at by the Department of State Development?
$20 million has been set aside by State.
31st of July – Townhall meeting at the RSL.
Apparently, all the previous reports were done by the same engineer therefore are not independent.
It is being looked at by the Department of State Development?
$20 million has been set aside by State.
31st of July – Townhall meeting at the RSL.
She referred to her election to Parliament as a great honour – not to be taken for granted.
Question from Mark regarding the train station and possible impact on Rotary Park.
Also impact of the CTCU on Ben Bennett Park
Also impact of the CTCU on Ben Bennett Park
Question from Deborah about homelessness.
We have gone from 2.8 people per home to 2.4 people per home.
New generation at Aura – no Gardens = okay
We have gone from 2.8 people per home to 2.4 people per home.
New generation at Aura – no Gardens = okay
A question from (Chris regarding dedicated busway.
Elaine introduced Noel Bronwyn and Turka.
She arrived 2 1/2 weeks ago and is now at Pacific Lutheran College – she started last week.
Been here two weeks. She's in year 11 and the people are friendly. She went to Australia zoo and patted a kangaroo.
Noel mentioned a social night.
Presidents Report
Check the notes in the last Our Last Meeting
A big call out to all our RYDA volunteers - great work
Directors Reports
Dave reported three dues were still untied – talk to Roger if you are having difficulties
Elaine noted that next week’s speaker is from White Lady funerals, then we have Peter from Shelter Box.
12th of August will be Club Assembly.
Dave reported three dues were still untied – talk to Roger if you are having difficulties
Elaine noted that next week’s speaker is from White Lady funerals, then we have Peter from Shelter Box.
12th of August will be Club Assembly.
Richard noted he had a "senior Qantas pilot" interested as a guest speaker.
He got to introduce Sophie, from hospitalpjs to his pet python – she "loved it"
Horror stories from a fishing trip with Warryn - so what else is new?
Ian and Elaine – I have added you both to the special "bulletin subscribers" section in Club Runner – I hope it works this time