Redland City Bulletin's letters to the editor | August 28, 2019

One of the locations earmarked for these potential events is his own electorate of Capalaba which would give Redlands the opportunity to get the Eastern Busway and rail duplication with an exciting project that will provide jobs and generate income.

As a state MP he should be doing everything in his power to work with his mayor and councillors to ensure Redlands Coast has the ability to host these events and secure transport infrastructure from his state government.

Instead, his comments have undermined council's bid and potentially cost Redlands the project.

- R. McKenzie, Thorneside

After reading the article regarding pet registration (RCB, Jul 24) I owe it to myself and other pet owners to respond.

What a big brother, revenue-raising policy council has enforced. RCC has lost its way.

What are the benefits to pet owners of compulsory pet registration and from which department are the council inspectors from?

If registration is enforced then surely it should cover the cost of desexing, a microchip, and annual vaccinations. And, anyway, registration should be cheaper.

This would enable those on low incomes and pensioners to provide adequate care without expensive veterinary costs. I want to see council helping the community instead of adding to stress and financial difficulties.

There should be no compulsory pet registration for owners who have already had their pets desexed, microchipped and confined to the residence.

If this is forced on people, I foresee many will struggle to maintain their pet's health and wellbeing and the person's mental state.

I am passionate about animal welfare and issues like habitat destruction. I welcome further discussions with council on these matters.

- D. Mollenhagen, Redland Bay

I am a single pensioner with a poodle who is always inside except when I walk him.

Now the registration fee is nearly $40.That is a lot of money to me and I cannot blame people if they refuse to pay this.

What is the council's excuse for increasing it from last year?

- I. Schroder, Victoria Point

On the weekends when walking early in the mornings towards Cleveland Point when the tides are right, the driving habits of boaties amaze me.

The boaties heading to the Cleveland boat ramp speed past the Grandview Hotel in the 50km/h zone mostly doing about 80km/h.

They head down the hill, nearly tipping the boats over at the roundabout at the Court House Restaurant as they speed around it.

They appear to go even faster to turn off to the boat ramp. It's like their lives depend on it.

If our local police sat there every weekend with a speed camera I would be shocked if they did not issue 50 fines or more.

This is a regular routine nearly every day but especially on the weekend.

Something should be done before some poor walker or cyclist is killed by one of these people.

- R. Viney, Wellington Point

What an outstanding and generous contribution by our councillors in personally buying the Cleveland Point land.

This popular tourist attraction will no doubt be further enhanced when these blocks are developed.

The signage says it all: "We bought this land for the community."

I did not realise we paid them so much.

- D. Armstrong, Capalaba

Re the recent koala deaths on the railway line at Ormiston, it is obvious there never was any intention for the fence to be koala-proof as there are numerous spaces on Wellington Street large enough for a man to get through.

While I expect the railway is a state responsibility, the failure to build this koala proof fence, and reach some practical maintenance agreement with council is another pathetic example of the inability of government departments to work in the best interests of the community and wildlife.

It also demonstrates that neither the council or government are committed to koala conservation.

- D. Baxter, Alexandra Hills

It is interesting to see (RCB, Jul 31) squabbles over Straddies future.

It is not widely known that QYAC does not represent all indigenous people in that area.

Therefore it is not a true representation of everyone involved.

The sooner the government and particularly council realises this and acts appropriately the better. It is obvious the noisiest majority get the most attention.

- W. Stratford, Capalaba

Jessica Mauboy is a passionate, talented inspirational indigenous lady. Her spirit and music touches my soul.

- K. Lusk, Wellington Point

A big thank you to all involved with the lovely new bus shelter on Finucane Road opposite Spotlight.

It's very much appreciated by all users.

- G. Moloney, Alexandra Hills

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