{"id":672623,"date":"2026-05-15T13:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/672623\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:23:24","slug":"residents-defiant-response-after-neighbours-complaint-about-cheerful-feature-outside-aussie-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/672623\/","title":{"rendered":"Resident’s defiant response after neighbour’s complaint about cheerful feature outside Aussie home"},"content":{"rendered":"

A colourful display at an east coast apartment complex has become the centre of an unlikely neighbourhood stoush<\/a>, after a complaint prompted body corporate action<\/a> against the quirky collection.<\/p>\n

For years, the flock of colourful rubber ducks lining a balcony at Salacia Waters in Paradise Point on the Gold Coast<\/a> has been bringing smiles to locals passing by.<\/p>\n

The collection belongs to resident Wendy Rand.<\/p>\n

She said it all began six years ago after she spotted rubber ducks floating in cocktails during a night out with her daughter.<\/p>\n

After joking that she wanted to take one home as a souvenir, she later decided she\u2019d go even further \u2014 buying 100 ducks online.<\/p>\n

Is there a dispute taking place in your neighbourhood? Contact joe.attanasio@yahooinc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Wendy's<\/p>\n

The ducks bring joy to the local children and passersby, but Wendy’s direct neighbours don’t all feel the same way,<\/p>\n

(9News)Locals love the quirky attraction<\/p>\n

\u201cWe run past here nearly every morning, and they just, you know, just nice to look at, and all the kids love them,\u201d one resident told 9News.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a grandson, and he just adores them,\u201d said another.<\/p>\n

\"Wendy<\/p>\n

The Queensland woman is determined to keep her duck collection unless formally asked to remove them.<\/p>\n

(9News)<\/p>\n

But the cheerful display has now ruffled feathers within the complex, after a resident complained the ducks did not match the aesthetic of the luxury waterfront building.<\/p>\n

The complaint sparked backlash from other residents, many of whom have rallied behind Wendy and her growing collection.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe joy it brings. It’s just such a shame that it’s being asked to be removed,\u201d one supporter said. \u201cI think they should stay 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wendy plans to stand firm after neighbour complaint<\/p>\n

Rather than scaling back the display, Wendy said the dispute may only add to the flock, with locals now offering to donate even more ducks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re blown away by the support,\u201d she told 9News.<\/p>\n

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Wendy has no plans to remove the collection unless formally directed to do so.<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess if I leave them there eventually, if this one person keeps complaining, they’ll have to put it in writing,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I’m standing firm until such time.\u201d<\/p>\n

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