In my Queensland suburb, koalas are the most beloved residents — and we protect them fiercely
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Stephanie Felesina
Summary
A lighthearted, personal reflection on suburban life in a Queensland neighborhood where the author describes the eclectic mix of housing styles, friendly community interactions, and the local reverence for koalas (the "fluffy-eared" residents). The piece highlights how the marsupials are beloved community members, with residents passionately protecting them through social media activism and speed limit advocacy.
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· 3 pulledMy street pays homage to that confusion, lined with a mix of old Queenslanders, renovated postwar properties, housing commission, and the occasional multimillion-dollar new build.
Although I've never seen a Hemsworth or any identifiable city council members, potholes get fixed quickly.
Love for the marsupial is strong around these parts. Posters and Facebook rants appear if one dies, and speed limits are changed.
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