A $1.5 billion wind farm set to power 230,000 homes in Queensland has cleared federal approval—but locals are up in arms over the proposed 424-worker camp near Kingaroy. While the developer promises $68 million in investment and $20 million for local businesses, residents—including a 79-year-old astronomer whose observatory could be ruined by camp lights—are protesting the noise, light, and disruption. The site, an aerodrome chosen after road and water issues derailed closer options, is under council review with feedback due by August 7. Though the camp will vanish once construction ends, the debate rages: is this truly the right fit for the community?

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