A home for a range of community groups and initiatives are part of the first stage of the Moore Park Beach masterplan, with a tender recently released for construction.
A $2 million investment has been announced to fund sand replenishment and extra rock protection on Woodgate Beach to provide an extra layer of defence for homes and infrastructure close to the water.
Christmas has always been special for Poppy and mum Fiona, and this year will be even more so as the eight-year-old flicks the switch on the region's community Christmas tree.