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'The businesses here on the Sunshine Coast survive against a host of competitors from south of the border. Most noteworthy are the American companies that were represented by their CEOs at the inauguration, right behind the president. Yes, you all saw them there, leaning into the new president’s agenda: Amazon, Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), X (formerly Twitter) to name a few. These are the richest companies in the world and they are all American.'

'Currently, folks who require walking aids and wheelchairs are having to maneuver around a silty slippery puddle by going off the side of the curb. For many, this puts them at increased risk of falling.'