Whether it's sunny or stormy today, there's no better time to prepare.
A bushfire survival kit gives you easy access to the things you'll need if you must evacuate due to a fire or other emergencies
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#WATCH: Queenslanders have a new government after the LNP snuck home with a narrow majority.
The LNP finished the night with 48 seats, one more than the 47 needed to secure a majority. It is projected to win 51.
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🚨 AVOID SMOKE - East Bundaberg - Monday, 30 September 2024 (Updated info 6:45pm)
Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: Bundaberg East
Smoke is currently affecting Bundaberg East. This is from a fire burning along Bundaberg Creek.
Between Grier Street, FE Walker Street, Stevenson Street and Steptoe Street.
What you should do:
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
Impacts:
- No properties are at risk.
- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.
- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.
- Some roads may be closed.
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🚨 Two caravans have been engulfed with flames at a dealership in Bundaberg this morning (July 1).
Three Queensland Fire Department crews rushed to the scene to contain the fire.
There was no threat to buildings. The Fire Investigations Unit is assessing the cause of the blaze.
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🎨 The Bradley portrait prize is back for 2024! 🎨
Paint, sketch, use crayons or charcoal, whatever you like – we’d LOVE to see your portrait of Costa Georgiadis!
Everyone is welcome, from first time painters to professionals. Kids to grown ups.
📧 To enter simply send a photo of your portrait of Costa to [email protected]
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Humpbacks having a whale of a time in the shallow waters around K'gari
Humpbacks having a whale of a time in the shallow waters around K'gari 🐳🏝️
🎥 This stunning footage was captured by @susiereynolds66
#ABCNews #Whales #Kgari #FraserCoast #queensland
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Bells Bridge rescue
A man has been airlifted to a hospital in Brisbane after a serious crash that closed the Bruce Highway north of Gympie this afternoon.
Rescue crews had to cut the man from his vehicle, after it went down a 10-metre embankment at Bells Bridge.
The highway was closed in both directions while the rescue operation was underway.
He has been taken to Royal Brisbane Hospital with serious head injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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Police update: The search is continuing for an 82 year old man who's been missing in the Childers area since Sunday night.
Peter Hodgins was last seen at an aged care facility.
Police say Mr Hodgins suffers from a medical condition and may be confused or disorientated.
Press conference Tuesday May 21: Inspector Grant Marcus
Can you help? Call Policelink 131 444
🥇Maryborough's newly crowned world champion! 🏆
Congrats Teya Rufus 🙌💚💛
Rare whale shark sighting off K'gari
Incredible luck! 🌊
Two fishermen have had a close encounter with a whale shark between Hervey Bay and K'gari.
Whale sharks are rarely seen off Queensland's south-east coast, with the last recorded sighting four years ago.
Read the full story here: abc.net.au/news/103435400
