What are developers Heidi Meyer and Kim Carroll accused of in Noosa?

Heidi Meyer and Kim Carroll are accused of illegally clearing native bushland on their Noosa Hill property to make way for a mega-mansion.

What action has Noosa Shire Council taken against the developers?

Noosa Shire Council has filed a lawsuit against the developers in the Maroochydore Planning and Environment Court.

What is the potential penalty for the alleged illegal clearing?

The developers could face a fine of up to $751,000 and may be ordered to restore the cleared bushland.

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Noosa Developers Sued Over Alleged Bushland Clearing

2 Jan

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Summary

Developers accused of illegally clearing native bushland for a mega-mansion.
Noosa Shire Council has launched legal action against the couple.
Potential $751,000 fine for allegedly clearing vegetation without permits.

Noosa Developers Sued Over Alleged Bushland Clearing

Noosa Shire Council has initiated legal proceedings against developers Heidi Meyer and Kim Carroll, accusing them of illegally clearing native bushland. The couple allegedly removed vegetation on a $25 million Noosa Hill lot between October 2024 and October 2025, without necessary development permits, between November 2021 and June 2022. This action was reportedly taken to prepare the site for a lavish seaside mega-mansion.

The council lodged its application in the Maroochydore Planning and Environment Court just before Christmas, demanding the couple restore the land to its previous condition. An ecologist's affidavit highlighted that the cleared trees were crucial habitat for threatened species like koalas and glossy black-cockatoos. The council further alleges that the developers failed to re-vegetate the land as agreed in October 2024, as part of a prior court order.