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News.com.au
6 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
What it takes to get your house to blow up in 2025's online marketplace
When Visna Kogle was told she was selling one of Queensland's most-viewed properties, she said she wasn't surprised. Her home at 170 Camelot Pl, Bridgeman Downs, is one of Queensland's most-viewed houses for sale over the past 12 months: an acreage property with 9628 sqm of space and one of the area's freshest looks. 'This is, from what I'm aware of, the most newest modern, up to date acreage home in this entire area,' she said. 'Definitely lots of interest, which is a nice thing … it's probably what I experienced when I was going through, looking at properties like that.' Ms Kogle moved to Brisbane several years ago, and was looking for appealing acreage homes when she stumbled across one being sold by its owner-builders. 'I was instantly drawn to this particular place [with] the feeling that it gave,' she said. 'I have this feeling like I'm in this peaceful resort retreat; it's got all this calmness and space and the modernness through the architectural design, but everything's integrated with nature.' While she was living with her children there for a while, Ms Kogle said her dog Winston was the one who got the most enjoyment out of the property's vast open space. 'He's out wandering around this entire two and a half acre property like it's a park all day, every day,' she said. The property is around 8 years old now, and Ms Kogle's need to move interstate again has put the home back up for grabs. It's been advertised by Belle Property Bridgeman Downs for its multi-generational potential and proximity to the city. Agent Ben Ball of Belle Property Bridgeman Downs said the property was one of their biggest projects at the moment, with an advertising campaign across social media and magazines with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. 'We are mostly seeing people wanting to buy this as a second or third home,' he said. 'We are seeing a huge understanding that when you're talking about this amount of land, it's just going to get rarer and rarer over time.' 'To recreate that product would almost seem priceless. It's a very expensive world to build in at the moment.' Ms Kogle said she felt some of that popularity came from how rare it was to get a chance to buy in an area that is usually tightly held-onto, such as Bridgeman Downs. 'This is a really special pocket here,' she said. 'People don't tend to leave a lot once they arrive here. Homes are often kept in families for generations.'
Economic Times
5 days ago
- General
- Economic Times
Canada is at war, and no, it's not against another nation; Windsor is battling a feathery enemy
Windsor is taking action on its Canada goose problem. The city will remove 150 goose eggs from key locations. This is part of a larger $30,000 plan. The goal is to reduce goose-related issues. Experts suggest using non-lethal methods. These include nest destruction and goose-chasing dogs. Officials want long-term improvements. They also emphasize habitat changes and public awareness. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The story of the Canadian goose Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The City of Windsor has initiated a concrete plan to manage its burgeoning Canada goose population. The city has secured a federal permit to remove 150 goose eggs from nests across seven key locations, including the riverfront parks and Ganatchio initiative is part of a broader $30,000 annual strategy approved in the 2025 municipal budget to address the challenges posed by these geese , once a symbol of national pride, have become a significant nuisance in urban areas. Their aggressive behavior during nesting season and prolific droppings have led to numerous complaints from residents. In one incident, a cyclist suffered serious injuries after swerving to avoid geese on a trail, highlighting the urgent need for effective Frankian, a seasoned expert from Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control Specialists, emphasizes the necessity of a rigorous approach. "They're coming after you and you're going after them, and we know how militant they can be," Frankian stated. He advocates for not only egg removal but also the destruction of nests in the presence of the geese to deter future nesting in the same areas .The city's strategy includes various non-lethal methods. At the University of Windsor, a St. Bernard-Mastiff mix named Winston patrols sports fields to chase away geese, a tactic that has proven effective without harming the birds. "Ultimately it's just to annoy them so that they're not nasty," said Rick Daly, the university's manager of athletic Chacko, Windsor's Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, acknowledges that this is a long-term endeavor. "We believe that with persistence and continued action year after year, there will be positive improvements in terms of the overall goose population in the city of Windsor, coming back down," he federal government supports Windsor's plan, noting that it aligns with strategies employed by other cities in Ontario. However, officials stress the importance of habitat modification and public education to mitigate human-goose conflicts Windsor embarks on this multi-year program, the city encourages residents to report goose-related issues via the 311 service
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Canada is at war, and no, it's not against another nation; Windsor is battling a feathery enemy
Windsor is taking action on its Canada goose problem. The city will remove 150 goose eggs from key locations. This is part of a larger $30,000 plan. The goal is to reduce goose-related issues. Experts suggest using non-lethal methods. These include nest destruction and goose-chasing dogs. Officials want long-term improvements. They also emphasize habitat changes and public awareness. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The story of the Canadian goose Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The City of Windsor has initiated a concrete plan to manage its burgeoning Canada goose population. The city has secured a federal permit to remove 150 goose eggs from nests across seven key locations, including the riverfront parks and Ganatchio initiative is part of a broader $30,000 annual strategy approved in the 2025 municipal budget to address the challenges posed by these geese , once a symbol of national pride, have become a significant nuisance in urban areas. Their aggressive behavior during nesting season and prolific droppings have led to numerous complaints from residents. In one incident, a cyclist suffered serious injuries after swerving to avoid geese on a trail, highlighting the urgent need for effective Frankian, a seasoned expert from Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control Specialists, emphasizes the necessity of a rigorous approach. "They're coming after you and you're going after them, and we know how militant they can be," Frankian stated. He advocates for not only egg removal but also the destruction of nests in the presence of the geese to deter future nesting in the same areas .The city's strategy includes various non-lethal methods. At the University of Windsor, a St. Bernard-Mastiff mix named Winston patrols sports fields to chase away geese, a tactic that has proven effective without harming the birds. "Ultimately it's just to annoy them so that they're not nasty," said Rick Daly, the university's manager of athletic Chacko, Windsor's Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, acknowledges that this is a long-term endeavor. "We believe that with persistence and continued action year after year, there will be positive improvements in terms of the overall goose population in the city of Windsor, coming back down," he federal government supports Windsor's plan, noting that it aligns with strategies employed by other cities in Ontario. However, officials stress the importance of habitat modification and public education to mitigate human-goose conflicts Windsor embarks on this multi-year program, the city encourages residents to report goose-related issues via the 311 service
Scoop
6 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Climate-Affected Health In The Pacific To Be Discussed At Auckland Conference
Article – RNZ Experts will gather in Auckland to discuss how to cope with the health impacts in the Pacific that are due to climate change. Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific Senior Journalist Experts will gather in Auckland next week to discuss how to cope with the health impacts in the Pacific that are due to climate change. A symposium is being held at the University of Auckland by Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa – the Centre for Pacific and Global Health – involving knowledgable people from around the Pacific. A director of Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Roannie Ng Shiu says climate change is driving up temperatures in the islands – and heat is a 'silent killer.' She told Don Wiseman they'll look at the health impacts of climate change in the Pacific, and share potential solutions. (This transcript has been edited for brevity and clarity). Roannie Ng Shiu: So our conference theme around climate health in the Pacific region sort of speaks to trying to think about the Pacific region and Pacific researchers providing important contributions to unlocking not just Pacific health solutions, but also global solutions related to climate change. We see this as an important aspect of the work that we do, as a centre, to amplify and uplift the research and the learnings that are coming out of the Pacific region, that also can be of use to other countries and other regions around the world. Don Wiseman: We've known for years about the environmental impacts from climate change, but your group would say that there have been very significant health effects already. What sort of things? RNS: We can see that climate related impacts include NCD [non-communicable diseases]. So when we think about the Pacific region, we think about two crises. One is climate change, but the other is NCDs, and this is a result of over-reliance on ultra-processed imported food, and the impact that global warming and climate change is having on sustainable agricultural practices and also in the ability to provide nutritious food by Pacific people for the region. The other thing is dengue fever. So we can see that as a result of climate change, that there's been an increase in vector-borne infectious diseases. Dengue is the current example that we have, and this is because the climate is producing more breeding grounds and warmer weather longer; we can also see that there's been intense cyclones that are happening quite often, and this actually is a real problem, because it affects the development gains that Pacific communities and countries have made. So for example, I think from our last analysis, the cyclones that happened in Fiji – Cyclone Winston that was estimated to cost around US$480 billion. So with so many frequent cyclones that are more intense, Pacific communities can't necessarily catch up to rebuilding or building better, particularly around their water, sanitation, hygiene facilities. So we can see the significant effects too of climate on wash utilities and outcomes. The Pacific region has the lowest levels of access to clean water as a result. There's quite a number of impacts. We need to be researching into these areas a lot better to understand how communities themselves are dealing and adapting and mitigating these factors as a place of strength and resilience. But at the same time, we also need to be part of that conversation globally – around how do we get big countries who are emitting the most greenhouse gasses to do their bit in terms of global climate. So things around climate justice inequity are really, really important, but it's a conversation that needs to be had with everyone globally, and not just people from the region. DW: Yes, one remarkable thing that I've seen is the number of people in the Pacific dying of heatstroke in the last 20 years, and this is quite a significant number. RNS: So I think as part of the symposium, we are launching the inaugural landscape countdown small island developing states report. And this is one of the key findings – where mortality attributed to heat has increased. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the fact that those deaths are happening mostly with babies, so children under the age of one, and then those who are a little bit elderly, or wisdom holders, as we like to say, who are 65 years and older. We have the Pacific that is seen as vulnerable, and then the most vulnerable, which are our children and our elderly, are at the highest risk of climate impacts. DW: Countries like New Zealand and Australia – are they doing enough in terms of preparing the region for this threat that's already here? RNS: I would say no, I think more could be done – I'm speaking about New Zealand. Australia does put a lot of money into development assistance for the Pacific region, but at the moment that is going towards more geopolitics and security programs. I think we could always be doing better. We could always be doing more. There is also the sense that climate change is going to increase the numbers of people claiming environmental refugee status. But other research we've conducted actually shows that Pacific people want to stay where they are. They just need support and helping them to live in the environments that they currently live in, and dealing with climate impacts that they really haven't contributed to. So, for example, the Pacific region only contributes 0.03 percent of greenhouse gasses, but are impacted the most. DW: The centre wants to look at bringing health closer together with the MetService so that there can be more information readily available to deal with extremes. RNS: One of the things that we are also looking at, and we've seen from our research, is the need to have better surveillance in order to be prepared for climate health risks – things around infectious diseases, as well as vector-borne diseases like dengue and waterborne diseases. So that if we have a better idea of extreme weather events that are likely to happen, and then layer that on top of health metrics, then we have a better understanding of where we need to be focusing our health intervention and prevention services, particularly for Pacific countries which don't have the same sort of resources that New Zealand or Australia has, for example, in preparing for disasters and extreme weather events.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Climate-Affected Health In The Pacific To Be Discussed At Auckland Conference
Experts will gather in Auckland to discuss how to cope with the health impacts in the Pacific that are due to climate change. Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific Senior Journalist Experts will gather in Auckland next week to discuss how to cope with the health impacts in the Pacific that are due to climate change. A symposium is being held at the University of Auckland by Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa – the Centre for Pacific and Global Health – involving knowledgable people from around the Pacific. A director of Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Roannie Ng Shiu says climate change is driving up temperatures in the islands – and heat is a 'silent killer.' She told Don Wiseman they'll look at the health impacts of climate change in the Pacific, and share potential solutions. (This transcript has been edited for brevity and clarity). Roannie Ng Shiu: So our conference theme around climate health in the Pacific region sort of speaks to trying to think about the Pacific region and Pacific researchers providing important contributions to unlocking not just Pacific health solutions, but also global solutions related to climate change. We see this as an important aspect of the work that we do, as a centre, to amplify and uplift the research and the learnings that are coming out of the Pacific region, that also can be of use to other countries and other regions around the world. Don Wiseman: We've known for years about the environmental impacts from climate change, but your group would say that there have been very significant health effects already. What sort of things? RNS: We can see that climate related impacts include NCD [non-communicable diseases]. So when we think about the Pacific region, we think about two crises. One is climate change, but the other is NCDs, and this is a result of over-reliance on ultra-processed imported food, and the impact that global warming and climate change is having on sustainable agricultural practices and also in the ability to provide nutritious food by Pacific people for the region. The other thing is dengue fever. So we can see that as a result of climate change, that there's been an increase in vector-borne infectious diseases. Dengue is the current example that we have, and this is because the climate is producing more breeding grounds and warmer weather longer; we can also see that there's been intense cyclones that are happening quite often, and this actually is a real problem, because it affects the development gains that Pacific communities and countries have made. So for example, I think from our last analysis, the cyclones that happened in Fiji – Cyclone Winston that was estimated to cost around US$480 billion. So with so many frequent cyclones that are more intense, Pacific communities can't necessarily catch up to rebuilding or building better, particularly around their water, sanitation, hygiene facilities. So we can see the significant effects too of climate on wash utilities and outcomes. The Pacific region has the lowest levels of access to clean water as a result. There's quite a number of impacts. We need to be researching into these areas a lot better to understand how communities themselves are dealing and adapting and mitigating these factors as a place of strength and resilience. But at the same time, we also need to be part of that conversation globally – around how do we get big countries who are emitting the most greenhouse gasses to do their bit in terms of global climate. So things around climate justice inequity are really, really important, but it's a conversation that needs to be had with everyone globally, and not just people from the region. DW: Yes, one remarkable thing that I've seen is the number of people in the Pacific dying of heatstroke in the last 20 years, and this is quite a significant number. RNS: So I think as part of the symposium, we are launching the inaugural landscape countdown small island developing states report. And this is one of the key findings – where mortality attributed to heat has increased. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the fact that those deaths are happening mostly with babies, so children under the age of one, and then those who are a little bit elderly, or wisdom holders, as we like to say, who are 65 years and older. We have the Pacific that is seen as vulnerable, and then the most vulnerable, which are our children and our elderly, are at the highest risk of climate impacts. DW: Countries like New Zealand and Australia – are they doing enough in terms of preparing the region for this threat that's already here? RNS: I would say no, I think more could be done – I'm speaking about New Zealand. Australia does put a lot of money into development assistance for the Pacific region, but at the moment that is going towards more geopolitics and security programs. I think we could always be doing better. We could always be doing more. There is also the sense that climate change is going to increase the numbers of people claiming environmental refugee status. But other research we've conducted actually shows that Pacific people want to stay where they are. They just need support and helping them to live in the environments that they currently live in, and dealing with climate impacts that they really haven't contributed to. So, for example, the Pacific region only contributes 0.03 percent of greenhouse gasses, but are impacted the most. DW: The centre wants to look at bringing health closer together with the MetService so that there can be more information readily available to deal with extremes. RNS: One of the things that we are also looking at, and we've seen from our research, is the need to have better surveillance in order to be prepared for climate health risks – things around infectious diseases, as well as vector-borne diseases like dengue and waterborne diseases. So that if we have a better idea of extreme weather events that are likely to happen, and then layer that on top of health metrics, then we have a better understanding of where we need to be focusing our health intervention and prevention services, particularly for Pacific countries which don't have the same sort of resources that New Zealand or Australia has, for example, in preparing for disasters and extreme weather events.
