FEBRUARY 2021 | VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 5
PEREGIAN SPRINGS
NEWS
INFORM • KNOW • GROW
FASHION CASH Barely Worn markets take off
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BARKING UP A STORM WHEN IT COMES TO NOISE POLLUTION, THE SOUND OF BARKING DOGS COMES OUT ON TOP AS A LEADING SOURCE OF FRUSTRATION FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS.
Whether its population growth, the increasing closeness of our neighbours, or the fact that plenty of people are still working from home thanks to COVID-19, complaints are on the rise from fed up residents having their peace disturbed. The increase in complaints prompted an email to residents in the Ridges body corporate areas in December from the estate’s Community Liaison Officer reminding residents they are governed by Body Corporate ByLaws with specific rules for pets, Peregian Springs News - February 2021
including dogs. The By-laws have a number of rules about keeping animals including that occupiers must get Body Corporate’s written approval before bringing an animal onto the property and that dogs are to be registered with both the Council and the Body Corporate. They also state that animals be “at all times kept clean, quiet and controlled”. Sunshine Coast Council updated its policies on barking dogs late last year too. It’s website now carries barking dog fact sheets for complaintants and dog owners, outlining the rules and regulations. It also states: “If a neighbour’s dog is bothering you, your first step should be to discuss the problem with the dog’s owner. continued page 4
HIT THE ROAD And follow the Savannah Way
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LET’S DANCE A new dance studio opening at Peregian
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