David Bowie today (22 November 78) received some noisy feedback from Queensland's minister in charge of noise, Mr Russ Hinze, following the pop star's open-air concert last night. 'These pop singers come out here to make a quick quid by disturbing our peace and tranquillity,' Mr Hinze said. 'The fact that he's a pommie as well wouldn't help.' Mr Hinze, who is the minister for local government, said the newly-formed Noise Abatement Authority will investigate complaints that last night's Bowie concert at Lang Park, Brisbane, disturbed the peace. It was reported that the noise was loud enough to be heard 6 km away. Residents of the suburbs of Paddington, Bardon and Milton described it as 'intolerable'. It is estimated that 40,000 kg of equipment will accompany the 31 year-old cult hero, including an intricate system of fluorescent lights. A fleet of seven semi-trailers will be used to transport the equipment around Australia.