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#Youcantcutdownourmangotrees
A decision around the removal of a number of
heritage listed mango trees along the Anzac Avenue
corridor for development is still pending. It remains
the decision of Council, however, State authorities do
get a say. In last month’s edition, we published an editorial from
Moreton Bay’s EKKA holiday Mango Hill Progress Association President, Laurence Christie, in
Moreton Bay’s show holiday for 2018 is Monday, relation to this issue and the Association’s thoughts and proposed
August 13. actions to save the Anzac Avenue Mango Tree Canopy. The article
During the public holiday, kerbside waste was published online and posted to the community Facebook
collections will continue as normal, however page, @northlakesqld. Community outcry was what followed with
council’s customer service centres and libraries will be closed. widespread anger and disbelief that our local heritage could be
To coincide with the 2018 holiday, the annual Caboolture Family destroyed without community consultation.
Fun Day sponsored by Council will offer free rides, activities and Carrol de la Motte posted, “Do this destructive thing and a floodgate
stage shows at Centenary Lakes from 10am to 4pm. could be opened allowing more desecration of protected areas
Monday, August 12 will be Moreton Bay’s public holiday for the and items!!!!“
Royal Queensland Show in 2019. Norma Lopez said, “I can’t believe what they are doing such an
The 2019 Ekka People’s Day public holiday on Wednesday, August amazing place and beautiful Mango trees!! Is there any way
14 is for residents and businesses in the Brisbane City Council to stop it???”
area only and will be a normal business day in the Moreton Bay A change.org petition has been started for this cause, to add
Regional Council area. your signature and make sure your voice is heard, head to -
bit.ly/2O6Xm9Y
You can also follow the Mango Hill Progress Association’s Facebook
page: facebook.com/mangohillprogress
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