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Rural Futures...We're Listening!
What do you think it should be like to live and work in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, now and in the future?
Sunshine Coast Regional Council is using this open, online community forum to hear your ideas and to understand from your experiences, exactly what it is like to live and work in the Hinterland. We also want to know your ideas about what you think it should be like to live and work in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in the future.
We want you to express your ideas and to hear your views across all the Rural Futures discussion topics in our discussion forum below and help shape the economic future of the Hinterland and Sunshine Coast.
Read what others are saying, listen to their experiences and ideas and become involved in the conversation.
Council is hosting three public workshops in a Hinterland location near you. Book online to reserve your place.
Have Your Say...We're Listening!
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What do you think it should be like to live, work and visit the Hinterland in the future?
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What is your vision? How do you see the Hinterland in 20 years – will you still be living here. Will your children still be living here?
by admin 26 Aug 2011, 2:25pm | 888 views
What is it like to work in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland?
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We're keen to hear about your experiences. Do you own a business? Do you work in the Hinterland? Is it easy to get a job? Is it easy to get to work for your business?
by admin 26 Aug 2011, 2:24pm | 466 views
What do you think will generate jobs and a healthy economic climate in the Hinterland?
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Please tell us what you think the key industries should be – is it tourism, creative centres, agriculture, retail, offices, training centres? Or do you see see something new?
by admin 26 Aug 2011, 2:26pm | 691 views
How do we protect the environment through this process?
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Do you see a conflict between what you want and protecting the environment? What is your solution? Should we leave the Hinterland as it is?
by admin 26 Aug 2011, 3:37pm | 628 views
What are your ideas on how we can build resilience in our communities?
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What are your thoughts on how can we maintain these? How do you see that people can grow up, live and work in the Hinterland? How can we keep that way of life alive?
by admin 26 Aug 2011, 2:27pm | 424 views
What are your thoughts on how we can ensure adequate space for agricultural production in the hinterland?
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Is farming still viable, should we be planning for more farmland? Should we be trying to grow, buy and find local markets for local food?
by admin 26 Aug 2011, 3:36pm | 465 views
What do you think will maintain the quality of life?
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Should there be more businesses, should there be more social activities, should it stay the same as it is now?
by admin 26 Aug 2011, 2:25pm | 456 views
What is it like to live in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland?
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Please tell us about your regular experiences in the hinterland. Are you a resident? Is it accessible? What makes your quality of life? Is it easy to get around?
by admin 26 Aug 2011, 2:22pm | 2210 views
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If you live in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, how far do you have to travel for work or study?
Accessible poll results below, followed by Flash (inaccessible) pie chart Option Percentage under 15km (Local) 42.4% 15-50kms (Sunshine Coast Region) 42.4% 50-150kms (Outside Sunshine Coast) 15.2% -
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